Elder Jeffery E. Allen - Pastor

Through divine direction, Elder Jeffery Allen was led to Logan Park by a co-worker who was an active member of the church. Prior to this experience, he had never been introduced to the Apostolic doctrine. His life was forever transformed when he attended a Bible Class taught by Bishop George L. Stearnes. He had never heard a man speak with such clarity, understanding, and spiritual authority. Although he had long desired to know God, he lacked guidance—until that moment.

From the beginning, Elder Allen positioned himself on the front row, eager to learn and observe. Unconcerned with custom or placement, he was driven by a deep desire to witness the man of God up close—carefully watching, listening, and discerning the anointing of God. In many ways, he became a vessel through which the Lord used Bishop Stearnes to write His Word upon his heart.

Over the years, Elder Allen remained steadfast in his pursuit of spiritual growth, faithfully following the man of God to hear what the Lord was speaking. He attended services consistently—even funerals of individuals he did not know—simply to receive the Word of God through His servant.

After five to six years, he was given the opportunity to teach Class 5, working with children, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He later advanced to teaching Class 16, the men’s class, composed of individuals older than himself. This experience strengthened him, pushing him to grow in understanding and to apply the teachings he had received.

In 1997, Elder Allen was humbly honored to serve alongside Bishop Stearnes on his ecclesiastical team. He never sought recognition but remained committed to faithfully supporting the man of God. Whether assisting during services or tending to the needs of the ministry, his passion was to see the people of God encouraged, strengthened, and delivered.

Throughout his journey, God was preparing him for greater responsibility. He was entrusted with teaching Teachers’ Meeting, where both Bishop Stearnes and the Sunday School staff gathered. These moments played a vital role in his development, as he received guidance, correction, and a deeper understanding.

Elder Allen also served the young people as Vice Chairman, overseeing Friday night services and gaining valuable insight into church operations. Over time, he was entrusted with additional leadership roles, including Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent of Sunday School, and Assistant Chairman of the Deacon Board.

In addition to his faithful service in ministry, Elder Allen is a devoted husband and father. He is married to First Lady Valencia Allen, and together they are the proud parents of five children. His commitment to his family reflects the same love, leadership, and dedication that he demonstrates in his service to God and the church.

As Bishop Stearnes continued to pour into him, Elder Allen was given opportunities to serve in expanded capacities, including officiating funerals, weddings, and christenings, administering the Lord’s Supper, teaching Bible class, and praying for the sick.

After much prayer and consideration, following the annual church convention in 2016, Bishop Stearnes announced Elder Jeffery E. Allen as his pastoral successor. Over the next three years, Elder Allen received pastoral training, guidance, and counsel under Bishop Stearnes’ leadership. Then, on January 13, 2019, the late Diocesan Bishop Charles A. Sims officiated the installation service, during which Bishop Stearnes laid hands upon and anointed Elder Jeffery E. Allen as the fifth pastor of Logan Park Assembly of Christ.

Lo and behold, just a few months later, in December of 2019, and unbeknownst to the world, God allowed a pandemic to break out in epic proportions, a virus that shocked the world, that received its direct marching orders to sweep across the globe. During this crucial period over the next 2 ½ years, Elder Allen constantly held onto sound doctrinal teachings to build up and comfort, correct and admonish, and, without hesitation, the Lord using him continually, reminded the church to stay focused on the promises of God. Even in these uncharted waters (“You have not gone this way before”), he endlessly stressed the importance of the flock remaining faithful and in obedience to the Word of God, and he continues to hold fast to those things which we have been taught, and the Lord will continue to be with us and see us safely through. On September 5, 2021, after receiving the green light from the Lord, the saints returned unto the house of God.

Elder Allen’s journey reflects a life of humility, dedication, and faithful service. What began as a sincere desire to know God has grown into a lifelong commitment to serve Him and His people.