The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.
The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.
Bishop Kirk L. Gayton is the Pastor of First New Life Baptist Church. He is founder of Kirk L. Gayton Ministries and ReLife Benefits Center. He also serves as the Presiding Bishop of the Diocese of Chicago under the Alliance Partners Network International. With over two decades of ministry, he is known as a builder of churches, a trainer of leaders, and a revelatory preacher of righteousness.
He is driven by a singular mission: to fill the earth with the knowledge of God’s glory, raise up royal priests, and awaken bold, Spirit-led leaders
Bishop Gayton oversees regional growth for APNI, mentors pastors and church planters, and equips saints to walk in kingdom identity—without compromise and without delay.
Our team is made up of experienced servants of God who are dedicated to building the kingdom of Christ. We endeavor to spread the faith and live in a way to bring glory to our Lord while helping our fellow man.
Bishop has been married to the beautiful Tequila Gayton for more than 3 decades. Their love has produced their son Lenier and sprang forth into many other children of their hearts.
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