Berean Light Ministries exist to reach out - evangelize; reach up - worship; and reach in to the lives of believers through discipleship training and comprehensive biblical teaching. The principles of Berean Light Ministries are grounded in the discipline of five-fold ministry with a special focus on the ministry of teaching.
We believe that Berean Light Ministries has been called to bring forth, through effective teaching and mentoring, a group of men and women to the forefront who will be instrumental in carrying out the Great Commission as stated in St. Matthew 28:19-20.
BLM has been successfull in reaching across denominational lines as it embraces all who desire sincere and inspirational worship through teaching.
Berean Light Ministries currently hosts an insightful, spirit-led Bible Study each Tuesday night at 7:30 PM, 413 Ingleside Avenue, Emporia, VA. The platform of Bible Study is structured line by line teaching that makes the Word practical to all and invokes each person “to search the scriptures.” The dynamics of the atmosphere include an inviting arena with a climate created by the presence of the anointing and a hunger and thirst for the truth which makes men “free.” The setting of BLM worship before teaching sessions encourages relaxation and sets the tone for a high level of expectation. BLM welcomes any person who desires a intimate relationship with God.
Through the BLM teaching ministry Dr. Doretha and Elder Charlie Allen has answered the mandate to bring the body of Christ to perfection, train for ministerial work, and serve as stabilizers to those who desire to become rooted and grounded in the faith.
As visionaries, they recognize the opportunity to bring definition to leadership and promote Godly standards.
We may be contacted by mail: 413 Ingleside Avenue - Emporia, Virginia 23847
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Berean Light Ministries to give expression to the principles of spiritual unity and fellowship among all believers, and to provide a model for fellowship and cooperation between various denominations, churches, and ministries that agree with the purposes and goals of this organization.
Our Year 2012 mission is to reach our entire community through a community wide outreach campaign. Our
means of accomplishing this goal is to befriend our community and expand our services by way of a personal touch.
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The careers of Dr. Doretha D. and Elder Charlie E. Allen as spirit-filled followers of Christ and Church leaders are extensive-covering a combined span of approximately seventy years. They are a seasoned team that brings with them into the ministry, the knowledge and experience that makes them a sought after and valuable asset to the Body of Christ. The longevity of their individual and combined Christian tours have prepared them for effective ministry in the areas of five – fold ministry leadership, lay ministry and mentoring. Having accepted Christ while yet in their teens, this husband and wife team has literally grown up in Christ. Together, they possess a unique bond. Both of them were birthed out by the same hand of leadership, received spiritual tutoring from the same leader, and possesses the spirit of endurance and perseverance which adds flavor to the Body of Christ. They are the founders of Berean Light Ministries.
Elder Charlie E. Allen was born the seventh child of eight siblings on February 1, 1952. He grew up in Emporia, Virginia and received his education in the Greensville County Public Schools. He received his ministerial training while under the mentoring of Bishop R.L. Saunders - WCChurches of the Apostolic Faith Inc. of Williamsburg, Virginia, Bishop H.J. Jackson - Greater Emmanuel Temple of Norfolk, Virginia, and Dr. Martha S. Parker, Bishop of the Way of the Cross Churches of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He has been instrumental in the saving of hundreds of souls as he worked at his Pastor's elbow in healing and deliverance revivals throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Elder Allen preaches under a powerful evangelistic anointing. Saved at the age of seventeen, he has witnessed the redemptive power of God at work for thirty seven years.
Pastor Doretha D. Allen is a resident of Emporia, Virginia. She and her husband, of 39 years, Charlie Allen has three sons: Sheldon Earl, Charles Bernard, and Andrew Kirkland Allen.
She received Christ at the age of 18 and has been saved for the past 36 years. She received her spiriual tutoring and training under the leadership of Dr. Martha S. Parker, Bishop of the Way of the Cross Churches of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. Dr. Parker seeing the qualities of leadership in her entrusted her with a number of responsibilities at The Way of the Cross Church including, Overseer, Elder, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Worship and Praise Leader, Bible Class Instructor, Senior Director of the Choir and Conference Secretary.
She is an experienced revivalist, conference coordinator and speaker, and workshop facilitator. As an intercessor and visionary, she was instrumental in the origin of The Way of the Cross Sister-to-Sister Ministry which, in turn, has given birth to The Women's Fellowship Encounter which is held annually and continues to grow in attendance from year to year. In addition, she birthed out the intercessory prayer group, "Anna's Heart", and the Praise & Worship Team, "Inner Court".
Anointed to preach, Dr. Allen recognizes her three gifts: Pastor, Teacher, and Psalmist.
She pursued formal religious training at the Interdenominational Bible Institute and Spirit of Truth Bible Institute where she received her Masters Degree in Religious Education and her Doctor of Divinity Degree respectively.
She lives by a favorite saying which comes from the ministry of Dr. Martha S. Parker: "All you need to do is furnish God a Life".
Dr. Allen is the pastor of Berean Light Ministries and the founder of Berean Light Bible Institute located in Emporia.
Studies in the Bible
Getting to Know Jesus
Degrees:
Doctor of Divinity
Master of Religious Education
Bachelor of Religious Education
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Available for: Conferences, revivals, seminars, workshops and other special services. For prayer call
(434) 348-3704
(434) 336-1088
BLM's Shepherd's Staff
Dr. Doretha D. Allen, Pastor
Christian Education, President
BLBI President
Elder Charlie E. Allen, Co-Founder
Men's Ministry
Building Maintenance
Vickey J. Lewis, Associate Pastor
Women's Ministry/Jail Ministry
Retreat Coordinator
Elder Connie L. Harris
Public Relations/Advertisement
Church Historian
Minister Paige L. Wyche
Senior's Ministry
Youth President
Administrative Secretary
Deacon Gene Wyche
Senior's Ministry
Men's Ministry
Deacon Booker "T" Whitehead
Sheepfold Care
Men's Ministry
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