Pastor Gregory J. Armstrong is a native of Wisconsin. He was baptized as an infant, but accepted God at the tender age of eleven. He is a humble, and gifted servant of God whose ultimate desire is to do the will of God. 

Pastor was employed in the field of social work and social work administration for over 20 years. His education includes a "Bachelor of Arts" degree from "Marquette University" in Theology and Philosophy and has a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Organization.

Pastor Armstrong has been ministering for over 35 years on the gospel field for Jesus Christ. His ministry consists of preaching and teaching God’s word, loving God’s people, serving in the community and on nonprofit’s boards, and providing life skills resources for low income and indigent individuals and families.

Pastor Armstrong was appointed Pastor of St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in October of 2020 during the Covid pandemic where the congregation was led from online to hybrid services.  He’s been married to his lovely wife Brenda for greater than 35 years and the blessings of God made their marriage prosperous.

Evangelist Brenda F. Armstrong is a native of Wisconsin. She was baptized at an early age and received her formal education in the Sunday School; of New Jerusalem Evangelistic Temple in Milwaukee (a non-denominational church). She is a committed soldier of God and seeks to do the will of God.

Evangelist works fervently with her husband and pastor in the local church, she is employed as the Clinic Director of an Opioid Use Disorder Recovery Center. In addition, her talents extend to being an entrepreneur, a licensed independent Realtor Consultant as well as self-employed seamstress/tailor for Master’s Creation. She studied Business Administration at Cardinal Stritch University.

Evangelist Armstrong has developed and matured as a child of God from her early years. Her dependence on God has permeated throughout her life. The gifting, which she embraces, has been used to solidify her relationship with God, through her in ministry, and with others. She loves the Lord, and strives to give God her best. She is a role model of grace and works exceptionally well with both adults, youth, and children; each group has sought her advice. Most importantly, she trusts God and believes that “only what you do for Christ will last.”

Denise L. Sisk Baring is a native of Waterloo, Iowa and has been a member of the A.M.E. Church since birth and was baptized at Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church in Waterloo, Iowa. Upon graduating from High School in 1977, she entered the U.S. Army where she served for 8 years and was Honorably Discharged in 1985 as Sergeant Denise Givens.  

Returning to Payne A.M.E. Church, Denise joined the Susie Brooks Missionary Society in March 2003. She has served on various ministries at Payne Memorial A.M.E Church in Waterloo, Iowa and St. James A.M.E Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota which included the Women’s Missionary Society, singing in Choirs, Director of several Youth choirs, officer in the Lay Organization, served as a Sunday School teacher, and appointed Sunday School Superintendent. She married the Reverend Joseph B. Baring, Jr. in December 2007.

Denise Baring moved to Madison, Wisconsin in March 2014 and became a member at ST. Paul A.M.E. Church where her husband was assigned as the Pastor. She was elected as the President of the Minnie Brown Missionary Society and served on various ministries.  Upon Rev. Baring’s retirement in October 2020, Mrs. Baring transferred her membership to S.S. Morris Community A.M.E. Church in Madison, Wisconsin in November 2020.  She received, from the A.M.E. Church, a license to preach to serve as an Evangelist in June 2023. Denise Baring returned her membership back to St. Paul A.M.E. Church on October 1, 2023, and continues to serve on various ministries.  

A Mother of two adult daughters and 2 adult sons and has an adult stepson and an adult stepdaughter. Currently with the extended family there are 35 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  She is employed and works from home as a Customer Care Representative for a Medical Transportation Management call center in Madison. Denise Baring has a favorite scripture: Philippians 3:13-14.  Favorite Gospel song: “God Is”.  Her Spiritual goal is to lean not to her own understanding but to have complete trust in the Lord.