Pastor Joseph R. Joyce Sr. was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He was the oldest of four children. He graduated from High School in 1989. He continued his education at Lewis University in Joliet, IL and John Wood Community College in Jacksonville, IL. He majored in Business Management and Computer Programming. After going to school, Pastor Joyce married his childhood sweetheart; Sherita (Keys) Joyce and they had three beautiful children, Joseph Jr, Jeremy, and Joshua.

 

       Pastor Joyce accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 20, while going through troubled times in his life. After he received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, God started dealing with him about preaching the gospel. In 1990 he spoke with his Pastor, (Harold P. Jameau) of St. Mark COGIC and was licensed to preach in 1992 where he preached his trial sermon. He was ordained under Bishop C.V. Marshall of Chicago, IL. Pastor Joyce continued his education at Mason Roberts Bible Institute in Chicago, IL studying Bible Doctrine of the church, Leadership Skills and Ministerial training under Bishop Robert Sanders.

        Pastor Joyce served under his Pastor (Harold P. Jameau) faithfully for 15 years until called to the Pastoral Ministry in 2005. He served in the Choir, Men's Department and Prison Ministry. He also served as a Bible Class Teacher, Director of Christian education, Trustee Board Member and Armor Bearer to the Pastor.

       Pastor Joyce has served in the District Number eight for the last seven years in various capacities, five years as the District Sunday School Supt. and also one of the assistances working with the State Sunday School Supt Dr. Curtis Rodgers. Pastor Joyce serves in the District Number Eight as the YPWW President under State President EM Walker. Pastor Joyce also serves under Bishop C.V. Marshall on the Northern IL financial committee.  Pastor Joyce is a sought after Evangelist, conference speaker and seminar facilitator, he has preached over this country and is used in a mighty deliverance ministry.