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1000 Men Rally salutes 2011 Men Makers

Pastor –Bishop Himrod known for community development in
Ambroise When asked what has been the most the area of housing, home ownership,
effective way to reach other men he building families, and saving children.
responded, “the word of God tells us These iniatives are fostered through
in Revelations 12:11, they overcame mentoring and intentional outreach,
him by the blood of the Lamb and by as well as serving as an open door
the word of their testimony.” for ex-offenders who are pursuing a
new beginning. “We are Unity Temple
“It is my testimony, the transparency of Deliverance, Inc., and we live up to
of sharing who I was and the exposure that name.” says Battles.
of who I am now in Christ that renders
the effectiveness. It is critical that as “We work together to deliver through
men we rely on God to reveal our true Christ a transformative difference in
Senior Pastor-Bishop Himrod identity. That has to be our message. people’s lives.” His commitment and
Ambroise is the Founder of We have the ability to change the that of the UTODI family has brought
International Faith Ministries (IFM), world. We may not be able to change recognition from across the state and
Orange, NJ where he has served God the entire world at once but we can the nation. Located in the middle of
and His people since September change the world one person at a nowhere in Williston, there is light in
2003. Through the leading of the Holy time; and it is time for us to start the the field that can be seen miles away
Spirit, Pastor Himrod has developed a change with man”, says Ambroise. as the glory of God shines through.
people of faith, purpose, destiny and “That is my commitment. That is what Battles is committed to job creation.
power. IFM is a multi-cultural ministry God is requiring of me.” Through his own companies, he has
demonstrating the extraordinary God created jobs for many. He is humbled
that knows no boundaries and truly The 1000 Men Rally salutes Bishop by the entrusted position to be a
the God who demonstrates in who Hamrod Ambroise as a 2011 Men spiritual father and mentor for men
He calls, He justifies and qualifies; as Maker. all over this country, Battles who is a
Himrod Ambroise also serves as an licensed electrician and CEO/Owner
International Prelate. of his licensed electrical company
Bishop Willie A. and several other business ventures
In only 7 years of Ministry, the Battles, Unity Temple of says, “through Christ you can have
anointing of God and the wisdom that power in the middle of nowhere, and
can only come from above has used Deliverance, Williston, FL that’s what we do; we empower men
this great man to demonstrate God’s who think they are in the middle of
power in the earth. The ministry has nowhere.” Battles has mentored
blossomed from approximately 36 thousands of men over the years
members in 2003 to now over 800 in and continues to help many pursue
2010. Pastor Himrod is relentless in and develop their dreams of
taking God at His Word and watching entrepreneurship.
it manifest, especially in the area of
men’s ministry. He is the trustee 1000 Men Rally salutes
for developing strong friendships Bishop Willie Battles as
and accountability among the men a 2011 Men Maker
of International Faith Ministries
through regular gatherings and group
interaction, and ultimately builds the Willie A. Battles, Senior Pastor and
character of Jesus Christ into every Presiding Bishop of Unity Temple of
man who involves himself with the Deliverance, Inc., (UTODI), Williston,
men’s fellowship. His commitment Florida is known as a “Watchman”
nationally and internationally is even on the wall in the State of Florida.
the more engaged, as he is one of He is a National and International
the co-founders and partners of the Crusader for the Kingdom of God. He
national support system(s) for ex- remains humbled by the assignment
offenders and their families, founded that God has given him to make
by Bishop George Bloomer, and co- man. In Williston, Florida, UTODI is
founded by Senior Pastor Gregory L. the cornerstone of the community,
James.

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