PASTOR Ray Berryhill

Pastor Ray Berryhill has served as Senior Pastor of Evangel World Outreach Center, in Chicago, Illinois, since December 1992.  Under his leadership Evangel has grown from less than 100 to over 1100. God has truly blessed this church to grow in numbers, finance, assets and new ministries. What began as a German mission is today a thriving multi-cultural church representing more than 40 nationalities of the world, committed to “passionately” making “disciples of all nations”.

Evangel is home to Chicago Christian Academy, a daycare and elementary school (PreK-8th), and the Evangel School of Ministry, which has successfully prepared hundreds for the work of Christian service.

Evangel is also committed to community development and outreach.  Since 1995 the church began acquiring property. Today it owns 24 parcels in the community, comprised of apartment buildings, businesses, and a corner strip mall.  In addition to several other outreaches, Evangel has sponsored the Convoy of Hope in Chicago three times, feeding more than 20,000 hungry people and leading more than 6,000 souls to saving faith through the Gospel. During the past decade of Pastor Ray’s ministry more than 15,000 people have accepted Jesus as Lord.

Pastor Ray has the true heart of a Pastor. He is called upon nationally and internationally to prepare believers for the work of the ministry, and to minister salvation, healing and deliverance through the spoken word and through the power of the Holy Spirit.  He currently serves as a General Presbyter of the General Council of the Assemblies of God, and on numerous Sectional, State and National boards and committees for the Assemblies of God. Pastor Ray has been privileged to minister God's Word to audiences throughout the United States and in Asia, Africa and Europe.

Pastor Ray and his wife Adrienne live in Chicago, and are the proud parents of seven children and four grandchildren.