MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Proclaiming the good news about the Kingdom of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Du Warren & Erica Gibson
A Vision Birthed in Prayer
Through the aid of prayer and guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Gibson was given the permission and the provisions to establish The Word of Life Christian Ministries.
WOLCM is bringing the gospel and Biblical teachings to the surrounding communities of Chicago in a contemporary and relevant approach to impact and empower believers for an enriched and abundant life.
Established WOLCM
April 7, 2007
EDUCATION
M.A., Northern Seminary, B.S., other
HOMETOWN
Chicago native
FAMILY
Married to Erica 25+ years · 3 children
Helping you live an unstoppable life through God's Word.
EARLY LIFE
Rooted in Chicago
Du Warren is a Chicago native. He was involved in many neighborhood projects and attended church at the Sunrise Baptist Church at an early age with his mother and family members.
A JOURNEY OF FAITH AND SERVICE
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Graduated from the Morton Upper Grade Center and received the American Legion School Award, presented by the late Mayor Harold Washington.
Completed the high school education program at Rezin Orr High School in June, graduating with honors in the Principal Scholars Program.
Appointed First Teacher of the Brotherhood Union at the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church.
Received a Bachelor of Science degree from DePaul University in June.
Nominated as a member of the Metropolitan MBC Board of Trustees.
Joined 19 other believers in following the appointed vision of Reverend Dr. Craig M. Smith to organize Freedom Baptist Church of the Greater Chicago Area.
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2020
On April 9, 421 members joined Freedom on its first day. Freedom is now a thriving church with a membership of over 2,000.
Announced his calling to ministry on February 25 and was appointed youth pastor. On June 14 (Father's Day), he was licensed to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Received the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois, where he was named to the Dean's List.
The Word of Life Christian Ministries was birthed on April 7, 2007, and continues to make an impact for Christ.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, received a community service award from Health Care Service Corporation for sacrificing and volunteering his time to support various communities.
MINISTRY AND SERVICE
As a member of the Freedom Baptist Church, Du Warren served as team leader to oversee and manage a $1.6 million church renovation project. He also served as the Children's Church pastor and teacher for six years. During this pastorate period, Du Warren ministered to hundreds of youth who came to Christ. He also served as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
Serving at Freedom Baptist Church
BEYOND THE PULPIT
Du Warren is an industry leader in the Information Technology field and Data & Analytics. He serves on various organizations' boards. He has been married to Erica for over 25 years, and they are the parents of three children.
Leader, Husband, and Father
MINISTRY AND SERVICE
As a member of the IDC, Du Warren faithfully served as an Elder and lead various ministry efforts under the direction of Pastor Shirley Hughes.