Darrell Ellis is the founding Apostle of the fellowship. He is a graduate of Christ for the Nations and holds a M.Min. from Trinity Theological Seminary and a M.A. in Practical Theology from Oral Roberts University. Currently Bishop Ellis is working on his dssertation for a Doctor of Ministry Degree with Vision International University.

Pastor Pam Ellis is also a graduate of Christ For the Nations Bible College.

Bishop Ellis is a Pastor, teacher and church planter. God has placed it within his heart to train ministers and leaders in the practical aspects of ministry. He is a father in the Lord to many young ministers. He has successfully mentored many young men and women who now have proven ministries. 

Bishop Ellis has a vision to plant hundreds of churches and  establish Bible training centers.   

He and his wife, Pam, have a close and Godly marriage and they minister in the spirit very effectively together.  They are the founding pastors of the Anointed Word International Churches in Bullhead City, Arizona and Asheville-Hendersonville, North Carolina.  Over the years the Ellis' have planted churches in New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and Pastored a Church in Iowa.