Our Founder
Calvin Sparks, Life Pavilion Ministries, Inc
New Promise Fellow of Churches is led by our Chief Apostle Calvin D. Sparks. Apostle Sparks was born and raised in Los Angeles, and is the eldest of four brothers but the only child of Ruthie Jones and deceased Juan Sparks.
While growing up at Greater Good News Church of God in Christ where he was lead to christ and filled with the Holy G
New Promise Fellow of Churches is led by our Chief Apostle Calvin D. Sparks. Apostle Sparks was born and raised in Los Angeles, and is the eldest of four brothers but the only child of Ruthie Jones and deceased Juan Sparks.
While growing up at Greater Good News Church of God in Christ where he was lead to christ and filled with the Holy Ghost, the gift of music was introduced. He served as their musician at a very young age. Bishop Sparks was not only gifted in music, but he loved and had a desire to study the word of God . He was a diligent and consistent student of Sunday school, Bible band ,young people willing workers Bible study, and various of other Bible studies groups. At the Young ages of 12 he preached his first message.
At the age of 26 , Bishop, Sparks was comfortable as a musician and had aspirations of touring and playing for different artists and producing albums , however God was calling him to preach. It was some resistance and fight on his part , but he realize you can’t fight against what God has called you to do and win . He answer the call from God to preach the gospel and was ordain as an Elder in Church Of God in Christ on January 21, 2018 .
While serving at Citadel of Hope Church of God in Christ, Bishop Sparks heard the call of God for him to open a ministry called Life Pavilion Ministries. On September 1, 2019 Life Pavilion ministries was born. While serving as a Pastor, he met the love of his life Crystal Sparks. They entered in holy matrimony on September 12, 2020 and out of that union their son, Calvin Sparks II was born.
During the time of him serving as pastor of Life Pavilion Ministries, the Lord later called him to the office of Bishop in the Lords Church. On August 11, 2022, Bishop Calvin Sparks was elevated and consecrated to the office of Bishop under the Leadership of Chief Apostle Timothy L. Warren, Covenant Global Consortium. He served as a State Bishop, Regional Bishop, and Board of Bishop Chair until the Lord Lead him to start New Promise Fellowship of Churches on November 18, 2024.
Bishop Sparks loves God , and his people, and is willing to serve and help leaders grow and fulfill God's promises.