Bishop James Marshall was born in 1951 to his parents Arie Marshall and Coolidge Hickman in Winston Salem, NC. He attended public schools in North Carolina and went on to attend Forsyth Technical Institute. He later joined the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War.

Upon returning home from Vietnam, Bishop Marshall was stationed in Marquette, MI. While there, he was invited to a Pentecostal church by a friend. It was at this church that he received the gift of the Holy Ghost. He also met his wife while stationed in Marquette and went on to start a family. The couple had three children, Jacob, Benjamin and Arie.

Years later, Bishop Marshall felt a calling by God to move to a small town called Selma, AL. He took his family to Alabama and started Christian Grace Apostolic Church; a solid church with a strong foundation. Three years later, the Marshall's were blessed with their youngest daughter, Timbrala, giving them a total of four children.

Bishop James Marshall's purpose in life has always been to see souls saved and to help those that are hurting from the trials of life to find peace of mind. Eight churches have developed under his ministry and countless souls have been saved. He continues to minister in Selma, AL, and also serves in numerous positions as a leader in the community. His mission statement is one of hope, faith, encouragement and continued praise to God. He welcomes all to join him at Christian Grace, where the Grace of God abides.

Pastor Linda Marshall is the First Lady and Co-Pastor of Christian Grace Apostolic Church. She serves with her husband of forty years, Bishop James Marshall. They married in November of 1973 and were blessed with four wonderful children: Jacob, Benjamin, Arie and Timbrala. Together they have pastored for over thirty-five years with a ministry aimed at healing the hearts of the people of God.

Pastor Marshall was born in Buchanan, MI to Mr. Cardell and Mrs. Lucy Hubbard. She was the fourth of eight children and at the age of 18 became a born again Christian. She joined Bethel Apostolic Church of the United Pentecostal Church and while there became involved in many outreach ministries. This helped her to develop a passion for serving those in need. Her mother Lucy Hubbard later became Pastor and founder of The Church of Our Lord and Savior in Uniontown, AL. Pastor Marshall joined her mother in running the church and later went on to pastor there for five years.

She and Bishop Marshall began their ministry in Selma, AL as one of the only few Apostolic churches in the city. They have been blessed to see multiple churches develop from their ministry. Under the tutelage of Pastor and Bishop Marshall, many souls have been won to Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Pastor Marshall's vision has always been to open a home for young men and women and to help train them in the work of the Lord.

Pastor Robert Moore Pastor Robert Moore is the Associate Pastor at Christian Grace Apostolic Church with his wife, Minister Sonya Moore. It is a ministry dedicated to winning lives over to Christ. His main objective is to strengthen and encourage men and women to live up to their full potential in God. Pastor Moore has dedicated many years to ministerial teaching, as well as praise and worship, which allows him to have a close fellowship with others.

Pastor Moore has been happily married for over 30 years to his high school sweetheart, Minister Sonya Moore. They are the proud parents of three children: Evelyn Fowler, Emmanuel Moore and Samuel Moore.