Building, Equipping, and Empowering God's People
Discover the heart, history, and leadership behind Gifted Ministries Fellowship International
GIFTED MINISTRIES FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
Make Disciples
We will make disciples of Jesus Christ by following the blueprint of (Matthew 28:19-20). "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." The keyword in this text is “Go”. Many of our churches have ignored the commission to “Go” and we have settled behind the four walls in our comfort zones. While the assembly of believers is vitally important for training and corporate worship, we must remember that the training behind the four walls of the church is a training to be sent out to influence the world, reflecting the light of Christ, thereby making disciples.
Mature Believers
We will mature believers by remembering the importance of edification through training. We endeavor to equip believers by mandating training before sending leaders out to lead and feed. Ministry leaders should be trained, and continued education and edification is vital. Auxiliary Leaders (Servant Leaders), Ministers, Elders, Deacons, and other leaders will be trained and validated for ministry work. We will use the various gifts and skills within the fellowship to collaborate on training opportunities. We will mature believers by edifying them in their personal lives and ministry lives. Trainings like financial literacy, health and wellness, marriage edification, along with Christian Theology just to name a few is being offered.
Multiplying Ministries
It is important that ministries are multiplied in the earth. We believe that we can never have enough ministries locally, but these ministries must learn how to collaborate with others and be set up for maximum impact. We must and will first collaborate on best practices and share ideas and templates so that we are not recreating the wheel and are being set up for success and excellence; representing Christ. Shared resources, shared ideas, core competency collaborations such as setting up a non-profit, financial compliance, church growth, and the like are critical within our fellowship.
Our Mission
Gifted Ministries Fellowship exists to build, equip, and empower God’s people to walk fully in their calling. We believe every leader and every ministry has a divine assignment, and our role is to strengthen the body of Christ through practical training, spiritual formation, and authentic fellowship.
Our Four Pillars
Convening
We gather leaders in prayer, fellowship, and collaboration—creating spaces where the presence of God unites hearts and sharpens vision.
Counseling
We support leaders personally and spiritually, offering guidance, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to strengthen them for the work of ministry.
Covenant
We foster accountability, trust, and commitment among leaders, building a fellowship anchored in biblical integrity and mutual support.
Capacity Building
We provide practical tools and training to help ministries thrive—equipping leaders to manage resources, cast vision, and expand their impact.
Our Commitment
Through these pillars, we are not just gathering leaders—we are cultivating a community that is prepared to disciple nations, steward resources with excellence, and leave a lasting legacy for the Kingdom of God.
Our Leadership Team
Experienced leaders committed to serving God's servants
Bishop Robert J. Bolton, Jr.
Presiding Bishop
Bishop Robert J. Bolton, Jr. is a Pastor, Visionary, Executive Leader, and Author known for merging faith, leadership, and strategy to transform both ministry and marketplace. He is the Founder and Senior Pastor of One Accord Christian Church in Newburgh, NY, and Presiding Bishop of Gifted Ministries Fellowship International—a global network dedicated to maturing believers, multiplying ministries, and magnifying YHWH through Jesus Christ.
Bishop Bolton also serves as President and Executive Director of The Interchurch Center in New York City, a 600,000-square-foot hub that houses exclusively religious and mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Under his leadership, the Center has strengthened its identity as a collaborative home for faith-based innovation, service, and community impact. His business acumen and missional mindset allow him to seamlessly bridge the gap between the church, the nonprofit sector, and the marketplace—developing leaders and systems that embody excellence and purpose.
A devoted husband to Executive Pastor Lashelle Bolton and proud father of five, Bishop Bolton works to model and promote balance in family, fun, and fellowship. He is the author of the acclaimed novel Blocking My View, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, which explores redemption, purpose, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Bishop Bolton holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Religion and is currently completing his Master’s in Christian Ministry, which he will earn in the spring of 2026. His academic and spiritual pursuits continually inform his work as a thought leader and builder of people, churches, and organizations.
With a passion for ministering to the “Total Man”—spiritually, mentally, and emotionally—Bishop Bolton empowers others to live abundantly in the present while preparing for the eternal glory to come. His life and leadership reflect a rare synthesis of faith and function, inspiring transformation in congregations, communities, and institutions alike.
ECCLESIASTICAL ADVISOR
Bishop Dr. Michael Baston
Senior Pastor, Saint Luke Cathedral of Laurelton
Presiding Prelate of Called to the Nations Covenant of Churches International (Chief Apostolic Advisor - Organization, Structure, Mentorship)
