Official Biography of

      Karen  Gay  Napier, Pastor

 

 

Pastor Karen Gay Napier is the Pastor/Founder of Abundant Grace Temple of Praise. Referred to as Pastor Karen, this powerful, uncompromising preacher of the Gospel is affectionately known as the Passionate Prophetic Preacher for her dynamic yet compassionate preaching style. Called of God Pastor Karen’s reflection can be seen through the sharpen prophetic eye.  At an early age Pastor Karen foreknew the things of God. Seeing and hearing past the natural, with the ability to discern the things of God in everyday life. As Prophetess, Pastor Karen stands in the full authority of Christ Jesus in the gift of prophecy. Once rejected, she now dons the prophetic mantle that has been charged to her life.

This Power-House Preacher has instituted a War Cry in a desolate area re-claiming the lives of many by releasing prophetic declarations of hope, healing and deliverance. Teaching, preaching, praying, inspiring and empowering. Walking as a chosen anointed one as a Prophetic Warrior called to this labor of love in ministering by the laying on hands of upon sick and preaching the Gospel to the lost. 

 

The road to ministry began for Pastor Karen under the fundamental leadership and biblical teachings of Brother Jonathan B. Young of the "S" Avenue Church of Christ in Riviera Beach, Florida.  There she served in the media and baptism ministry. Brother Young's teachings groomed Pastor Karen; giving her an unyielding foundation for ministering to God's elect.

Pastor Karen has served under the dynamic and anointed Man of God, Apostle A.J. Wright at Shiloh Family Worship Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Under his leadership, she humbly served as Gods Lead Servant of the Outreach Ministry.  Her compassion and belief in reaching the lost at any cost was shown while ministering in streets to unbelievers. Humbly, her many gifts of God extended to the Children’s Bible Study. Teaching the primary and junior children of Shiloh Family Worship Center the infallible Word of God by interactive studies and lessons. 

 

On the road to becoming a lead servant in the Lords House, Pastor Karen served under the tutelage of Pastor Haywood Nicholas Williams of the Original Tabernacle of Prayer for All People. This Power-House Preacher confirmed her as Prophetess and  Minister of the Gospel.

On November 16, 2013, Pastor Karen completed all the requirements for ordination as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and received her Certificate of Ordination as Elder in the Lords Church by the The Most Reverend J. Faraja  Kafela, Presiding Prelate of the Bridge Network Covenant Fellowship of Associated Churches and Independent Ministries.  Fueled by a passion, she is now able to faithfully serve as a fellowship partner under the Bridge Network Covenant Fellowship  and fulfill the ministry mandate placed on her life to Spread the Gospel; Preach the Word.

 

As Pastor Karen continues to do the work  that has been assigned to her, you may see her in the streets of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami/Dade County, Florida, preaching, teaching and praying with God's people.   Tent revivals, preaching under a tree or just ministering to the needs of so many, Pastor Karen has compassion for Evangelism and Outreach Ministries.  Added to the list, she is also fervent in the Women Prison Ministry in Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida.

 

Continuing in Ministry, Pastor Karen held a seat as Chaplin, Web Master and Creative Marketing Coordinator for Broward Ebony Golf Association; one of the largest African American Amateur golf organizations in the United States. 

This awesome Woman of Purpose is also the Founder and CEO of The J.I. Flowers Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. With a vision to continue to spread the Word of God outside the walls of the Church, Pastor Karen is an influential advocate with a purpose to eradicate breast cancer with a simple message of Hope and Healing.  You may read her story at  www.JIFBreastCancerAwareness.synthasite.com. 

Added to her portfolio of business endeavors she is also the CEO and founder of 10K Innovative Resource Group, Diversified; A Resource and Recruitment Company specializing in providing professional staffing, internet services and small business start-up opportunities.  

Recently added to her list of endeavors is Karen's PlayHouse for Disabled and Disadvantage Children, Inc. and she is a student at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.