Dr. E. Gladys Grier-McGriff, was baptized, received the Holy Ghost, began teaching Sunday school at a young age, was active in the choir at Christ Temple Apostolic Church in Muncie, Indiana. Pastored by Bishop Oscar Sanders known as sin Killing Sanders.

On October 7, 1961, she wed John T. Grier, and on the same day they were married, she joined Indianapolis, Indiana's Grace Apostolic Church.

On December 23, 1961, they moved to Los Angeles, California, and joined the Apostolic Faith Home Assembly, which was led by Bishop Frank R. Bowdan. Where she organized a Young Adult Choir and a Children's Choir, which she oversaw for 19 years. Assisting the Senior Choir Assistant Director, assisting with foot washing and communion, Sunday School teacher, Las Fidelas Matrons President, working with Vacation Bible School, crafts teacher, and choir director.

She has served in a variety of affiliated ministries, some of which include:

 

Christ Temple Church, Altadena, CA., Pastored by Suffragan Bishop John Corley

First Apostolic Church, of Inglewood, CA., Pastored by Bishop Wayne Davis

 

Dr. E. Gladys Grier-McGriff was ordained as minister in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World.

 

Serving as a co-founder of House of God Apostolic Church, Inc. in 1989. She ministered and contributed physically to the church's construction and to its ministry. Since 1974, she has worked with Grier's Construction Company in the construction field until its dissolve in 2021.

 

For the past 20 or so years, under the late Bishop Norman Wagner, Dr. E. Gladys McGriff has coordinated Communion for the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World.

 

Having served in a variety of capacities within the California District Council, including Missionary President for Region 2, Several terms for the CDC Vice President of Christian Women, Vice President of Ministers and Deacons & Widow's Wives, and President for several terms. Director of the choir and coordinator of communion.

 

Christian education bachelor's degree from Aenon Bible College (West Coast) in 2014.

 

California University of Theology master's degree in Christian counseling. SUM A CUM LAUDE. (2014) Author of the book entitled, "Christian Counseling Manual".

 

Obtained a Doctorate Degree in Theology from California University of Theology (2016). Author of book entitled, “Personal Commentary of all the books in the Bible”.

 

On July 19, 2015, Dr. E. Gladys was Installed as pastor of “House of God Apostolic Church Inc.

 

Elevated to District Elder in Central California District Council Region #2 in (2022).

 

On December 17, 2022, happily married Bishop Donnie Nathaniel McGriff, Sr. founder and Senior Pastor of the Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church in El Cajon, California. 

 

The benefits of joining two families together become threefold blessings. The Glory Be to God!

 

Children joined together 6 plus 6 = 12

Grandchildren 6 plus 35 = 41

Great Grandchildren 3 plus 40 = 43