 The Gammills 2009
Pastor Gammill is an ordained bishop in the Church of God and District Overseer for the South Central District in Mississippi and is listed among "Who's Who Among Religious Leaders". He previously served on the State Youth and Christian Education Board for Mississippi and served two terms on the Mississippi State Council. He has been a member of the State Licensure Board since 2002. In 2008 He was elected to the State Council in Mississippi and was re-elected in 2010. Pastor Gammill has mentored several young ministers in the Church of God. Many of these ministers have become pastors, youth leaders, and evangelists. Before pastoring, Pastor Gammill served the church 15 years in youth ministry and as a part-time evangelist. He has been in pastoral ministry since 1989 and has been at Lakeview since October, 1997. On October 15, 2006, Bishop Gammill received a commendation and recognition by Governor Haley Barbour for outstanding spiritual service to the Columbia community and as Pastor of Lakeview Church of God for 9 years. He was also awarded the honor "Honorary State Auditor" by Phil Bryant, Leutinent Govenor and former State Auditor of Mississipppi for integrity, honesty and character. Bishop Gammill was also inducted into the "Who's Who in Religion" Hall of Fame in January 2007 for his work in the field of Religion.
Bishop Gammill is married to Diane Gammill, also a licensed minister and teacher at Columbia High School, and they have three children. Mary is married to Michael Dewayne Moree of Columbia. Both are graduates of Lee University and are presently serving as Student Life Ministers at Forest Hill Church of God in Mobile, Alabama. William currently lives in Columbia. Jonathan lives in Brandon, MS and is is married to Elizabeth Jo (Adams) and is employed by Rowan Companies in Houston, Texas. Elizabeth Gammill is currently employed at Mustard Seed Ministries in Jackson. Pastor Gammill and Diane sing and all three children sing and play instruments. They have two grandchildren, Joah Michael Moree and Jaela Elise Moree.
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