Pastor Spencer t. O'Neal
GLOBAL IMPACT CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FOUNDER
PASTOR SPENCER T. O’NEAL, affectionately known as “Pastor Spence”, was born in Dublin, GA on November 22, 1969. He was the ninth of 10 children born to Eugene and Ella O’Neal.
Pastor Spence graduated from Dublin High School in 1987 and from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA with a B.B.A. in Marketing and Intermodal Logistics in 1991. He later obtained an M.A. in Christian Counseling from Luther Rice Seminary and an Executive Leadership Certification from Cornell University.
Pastor Spence met the love of his life, Coylitia Williamson, in 1994. He asked her to marry him on his birthday in November 1995. They were married in a beautiful ceremony witnessed by family and friends on April 27, 1996. On April 27, 1999, their first child Spencer, II “Stone” was born. Four years later on July 29, 2003, they welcomed an adorable baby girl, Bethany.
Pastor Spence was licensed and ordained at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Ellenwood, GA by Reverend Ulysses Ponder. By the urging of the Holy Spirit, he and Leading Lady Coylitia founded Global Impact Christian Ministries (GICM) in August 2006, in the chapel of Williamson Mortuary, LLC in Riverdale, GA. Three years later, the church moved to its current location in Stockbridge, GA. Under Pastor Spence’s leadership, GICM operated as a debt-free ministry. In November 2020, GICM was blessed to purchase fifty-four acres of land in Stockbridge to build a new edifice.
Pastor Spence loved his community and lived by the motto #WEGETTOSERVE. He was affiliated with numerous civic and professional organizations including: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Henry County Department of Family and Children’s Services, Henry County Schools Superintendent’s Faith-Based Advisory Board, The Thaddius Prez Bussey Foundation and WellStart Initiatives, Inc. He previously served as an Overseer for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International under the leadership of Bishop Paul S. Morton. Pastor Spence was a proud member of the Shepherds Connection, where Dr. R.A. Vernon was his spiritual covering.
As a transformative leader and author, Pastor Spence provided his unique, unorthodox approach to ministry. It was Pastor Spence’s desire to teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a practical and relevant manner. His messages were designed to Equip, Empower, Encourage and Enlighten the saints so that they may live better lives. Pastor Spence co-authored the book, “No Covenant No Cookie”, in response to many questions he encountered from Christian singles.
