Who We Are
Come As You Are
In the 1990s, both Pastor Jeffrey and First Lady Veronica answered their call to ministry. They were soon appointed as National Youth Pastors of the Holiness Church of Christ, Inc., organizing impactful youth conferences that drew hundreds of attendees and changed countless lives. For many years, they resided in Midland, Pennsylvania, where Pastor Jeffrey faithfully assisted Apostle Sallis.
In 2003, Pastor Jeffrey was selected to serve as the interim pastor for the Holiness Church of Christ Deliverance Center in Akron, Ohio, becoming the full-time pastor in 2004. Under their leadership, the church grew into a vision of a nondenominational, multicultural, and multigenerational assembly. Their focus remains on fostering spiritual growth, church progress, and leader development while creating a Christ-centered environment where individuals of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds can encounter God.
For over 20 years, Pastor Jeffrey and First Lady Veronica Bell have mentored and developed leaders and pastors, leaving a lasting impact on countless individuals and communities. In 2024, Pastor Jeffrey Bell was elevated to the office of Apostle, a testament to his faithfulness and dedication to ministry. Today, he also serves as a bishop over the Ministry International Institute College, an institution focused on equipping and empowering future leaders in ministry. Learn more about MII College at www.miiedu.com.
Together, Apostle Jeffrey Bell and First Lady Veronica Bell continue to lead with passion, reaching their community and raising up the next generation of leaders to advance God’s Kingdom.
Pastor Jeff & First Lady Veronica Bell started their Christian walks with Christ in the late 1970s. They began being actively involved with the youth department and United Voices of Deliverance Choir. They often traveled across the country with the late Apostle Sam Sallis, founder of the Holiness Church of Christ Deliverance Center, where they served and supported the outreach ministries.
Both answered their call to the ministry in the 1990 and shortly after they were appointed National Youth Pastors of the Holiness Church of Christ, Inc. Pastor Jeff & First Lady Veronica organized several intra-state youth conferences which involved hundreds where many lives were impacted.
The Bell Family resided in Midland, Pennsylvania until 2003 were Pastor Jeff assisted Pastor Sallis.
In 2003 Pastor Jeff was selected to be the interim pastor for Holiness Church of Christ Deliverance Center-Akron, Ohio and became full-time pastor in 2004.
Currently, they are focusing on church progress, growth, and leader development, envisioning a non-denominational, multicultural, multigenerational assembly striving to sustain an intimate relationship with God through spontaneous praise and worship and a faith filled messages of Hope and Deliverance.
Having a culture where people from all ages, cultures and classes can attend and feel comfortable in their worship experience. Holiness Church of Christ Deliverance Center-Akron, Ohio has selected the right path that will lead to new places in Christ where there are no worries.
“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.”
(Proverbs 4:11-KJV)