Warren along with his wife Joy began their ministry at First English in August of 2025. He and Joy have three grown children. Monica and her husband Skyler along with their son Griffin live in Pennsylvania, Shannon along with her husband Zach live in Raleigh, North Carolina where he serves as worship leader in their church, Ernest ( Fletcher) lives in Statesboro Ga. where he is doing his film internship. Warren grew up in Miami Florida the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Raleigh Gilpin. Warren came to faith in Jesus at the Gateway Baptist Church and was baptized into the body of believers on January 28, 1973. Was called into ministry in October of 1979. Was licensed to preach in February of 1988 and Ordained to the Gospel Ministry on October 30,1988. Joy is the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. James M. Taylor. Joy was born in Sommers Point, New Jersey and came to know Christ at the Alpha Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Joy teaches High School English and is very active in the ministries of the church. One of her loves is music and has been involved in community choirs, community drama programs and Baptist State Choirs. She served as vice president and later president of the Florida Baptist Singing Men and Women. She has a heart for people and loves women's ministry. Joy is currently working with young adults Bible study and plays in the Hand Bell Choir which she loves and enjoys.
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