Apostle Mary D. McKenzie

Apostle Mary D. McKenzie co-founded Faith Assembly Christian Center in Durham, North Carolina in 1993. She was ordained as a minister of the gospel in July 1995. Eight years later she was promoted to Pastor of FACC. In July 2014, she was ordained as Apostle of Faith Assembly Christian Center -The New Church. Apostle McKenzie co-founded Faith Assembly Christian Child Care Center in 1996 and the Academy in1998.

Apostle McKenzie was the senior pastor of FACC-The New Church from October 2012 – March 2023. She was an apostle, pastor, teacher, prophetess, evangelist, author, inspirational and motivational speaker. She was known for her prolific Bible teaching that transcended generations, socioeconomic and denominational lines. Her deliverance and prophetic ministry touched and changed the lives of thousands of men and women. She was a servant at heart and remained passionate about building the saints for the Kingdom of God. Apostle McKenzie advocated that prayer and intercession can change the world and any situation.

Apostle McKenzie received multiple degrees from Safe Haven Interdenominational Bible College and Training Institute in Zebulon, NC including a Master of Biblical Studies, Master of Deliverance Ministry, and Master of Pastor and Leadership Ministry. She was also a certified Pastoral Trainer for the Global Proclamation Congress located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Apostle McKenzie is the author of: Words of Worship, Clean Heart Right Spirit, Prayer Changed My Life, Journey to A Championship and Family Make Over. She hosted conferences annually to edify, strengthen, and to build women, men, church leaders, and youth in the body of Christ.

Bishop Garry & Teacher Cassandra Mitchell

Bishop G. Marc Mitchell hails from New York State but was raised in Clinton, North Carolina, as the youngest son of Nathaniel (Joe) Mitchell and Hattie (Sandi) C. Pridgen. Graduating from Fayetteville State University with a BS in Math/Computer Science, he also became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. It was during this time that he met his life partner, Cassandra, whom he has been married to for over three decades, and together they are blessed with two children, Cameron and Aaliyah.

Currently serving as the Senior Pastor of Faith Assembly Christian Center and the Chief Operating Officer of FACC Inc. in Durham, NC, Bishop Mitchell is also at the helm of 4LDESIGN and Marketing, a company he runs with his son Cameron, catering to clients across the United States and Canada. His artistic talents extend to being the personal Graphic Artist for several notable entities, including Momentum Marketing Group of Chicago, World Gate Industries, and Emeldine King Njoya's annual Ignite Your Life Conference.

Bishop G. Marc Mitchell and his wife Cassandra have been integral members of Faith Assembly Christian Center since its inception, actively contributing to the ministry under the leadership of the late Bishop Leroy McKenzie III, Ph.D., and Apostle Mary D. McKenzie. With 25 years of preaching experience, Bishop Mitchell has utilized his diverse skills within the ministry, from teaching and preaching to co-founding the Mime ministry, embodying his belief in ushering in the Spirit of God through various mediums.

His mantra, "LIVE LIFE LEAVE A LEGACY©," resonates through his interactions with over 6000 followers and friends on social media, where he encourages individuals to embrace the purpose that God has for their lives and to leave behind a lasting legacy.