Dr. Robert A. Adams & First Lady Glenda Ancrum-Adams

Robert was born the 10th child of the late Dr. Clifford C. and Evangelist Barbara J. Adams, July 21, 1969, in Brooklyn New York. Being reared in the home of a Pastor and an Evangelist, it is evident that preparation for the divine call on his life began at an early age. As a young man he developed a passion for music and started playing the drums for the church, Healing Temple Church of God In Christ, where his Father was pastor and founder.

In 1990, Robert abandoned his desire of becoming a “rap-star” and became a witness for Christ, and the preparation that groomed him for the ministry became more fervent. Robert pursued an in-depth study of the word of God at the Jamaica extension of the OMK Religious Training Institute. And in 1993, he was ordained an Elder in the Church of God In Christ. At the demise of his father in 1994, The Lord revealed what his divine assignment was. That was to lead the ministry to the next level. Therefore in 1996, Elder Robert Adams was installed as the Succeeding Pastor of the Healing Temple Church Of God In Christ by Bishop Frank O. White, Bishop of the Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Eastern New York, Church Of God In Christ.

This young visionary, who inherited a love for people, began the “Stop The DOOM” (Destruction Of Our Men) program in 1996. This program served breakfast to the community every Saturday morning, initiated after school programs for the community children, Computer classes, tutoring programs, and distributed food to the community every Thursday.

Pastor Adams, enacted upon the word of God and in 2004, he found his “good thing and

obtained favor of the Lord”, when he married Evangelist Glenda Ancrum Adams.

Because of his faithfulness to God and the ministry, in 2009, he was appointed as the

Superintendent of the CC Adams Memorial District, the District named in honor of his

beloved father by Bishop F.O. White.

Pastor Adams’ message to the church is that “if the Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost”, so he continues to go into the hedges and the highway to compel men and women to come where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on. And because of his diligence in the community, he works closely with Community District #10 and in 2011 he was elected President of the South Ozone Park Community Development Corporation.

This anointed man of God is the Son of a Preacher, the brother to many the Husband of one wife, a deliverer of the Gospel message, our Pastor, Superintendent, Dr. Robert A. Adams.

Dr. Frank Jerry and Lady Shirley Boyd, Assistant Pastor

Given the charge by God to win the lost and build God’s Church, Dr. Frank Jerry Boyd, a man of diligence, has whole-heartedly accepted.

Frank Jerry Boyd, was born the first of eight boys to the Reverend Dr. Frank Sr., and the late Maddie Boyd On July 16.1951. Through his childhood, growing up in a God-fearing home with parents full of the Holy Ghost, it was evident of the divine calling on his life.  Jerry accepted the Lord as his personal savior in 1986 through the ministry of his younger brother Apostle David Boyd of Tampa, Florida.

Because of his hunger for the Lord, he pursued his education in the Word of God. In 1988 he attended the O.M.Kelly Religious Training Institute at the Jamaica extension, Healing Temple Church of God in Christ, where Dr. Clifford Adams was the Director.  After receiving certificates of completion, He wanted more, and continued his religious education at the NY School of Bible and the Interfaith Theological Seminary simultaneously. And in 1994 the Doctorate of Divinity was conferred upon him from the Interfaith Theological Seminary.  The following year, 1995, Elder Boyd was ordained an elder by his father, Rev. Dr. Frank Boyd, Sr. of Interfaith Christian Fellowship.  His Love for the Word of God kept him motivated in his pursuit of continuing his education towards receiving his Ph.D. from the New York School of Bible.

As an associate Elder of Healing Temple, He was also ordained in the Church of God In Christ, Inc. in 1996 by Bishop Frank O. White. Elder Boyd continue to serve as a diligent servant of the Lord at the Healing Temple COGIC, where his father-In-Law, The late Dr. Clifford C. Adams, was founder and Pastor. Dr. Adams was the father of the love of his life, his darling wife, the mother of his children, Missionary Shirley M. Boyd.

Because of his faithfulness and diligence in the Kingdom, Elder Boyd was appointed as Assistant Pastor of Healing Temple Church Of God In Christ, by the current pastor, Superintendent Robert A. Adams.

This Man of God is diligent about the work of the Lord. His mission is to win the lost to Christ. “…for if the Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost..” so he is committed to compelling men and women to come where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on.

On the 10th Day of June 2023,  Dr.  F.  Jerry Boyd  was elevated to the Office of Bishop. 

                                This Man of God, Father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, brother-in-law,     

                               Evangelist, Prayer Warrior, Teacher, Husband, is A man after God’s own heart !

We Love and congratulate Lady Shirley M. Boyd on this Occasion of being appointed as the Church Mother of the Healing Temple Church Of God In Christ. 

 Lady Shirley Boyd, 

                                              " I Trust God !!! "

Shirley  Mae,  the daughter of our founder, the late Dr. Clifford C. and Missionary Elizabeth Thames Adams, graced this earth with her presence on February 22, 1951.    

When she lost her mother at an early age, she assumed a natural role as nurturer to her siblings. 

Shirley has been an intricate member of the Healing Temple since its' inception in 1961.  She has served in various capacities serving the people of God since she was a young girl. 

Shirley pursued her career  as a nurse after graduating  from Clara Barton Vocational  High School with a LPN in nursing.  She worked for approximately 33 years and retired from Hillside Manor nursing Home in 2015.

In 1971 Shirley was joined in Holy Matrimony to Dr. Frank Jerry Boyd and to this union they have 3 children, Monica, Bryan, and Jason, 14 grandchildren, 13+ great grand children and  (2) God given children, Iyanna and Elijah Adams.   

Lady Shirley has served this church as the Women's Department President for the past 12 years.  She has spear headed various mission and community outreach events. 

Shirley is a Woman of God who loves God and His people.  

As a nurturer by nature, she is more than qualified to serve as the 6th in succession, Church Mother of the Healing Temple COGIC.

                                                SHIRLEY MAE BOYD