Pastor Vernon D. Singleton

A Man Dedicated

Apostle Singleton was born and grew up in Monteocha, a rural community of Gainesville in North Central Florida, a son of Moses and Rev. Geraldine Singleton. He was educated in the public school system and graduated from Buchholz High School. He completed AA and AS degrees at Santa Fe Community College and subsequently received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with high honors from the University of Florida. After teaching one and one-half years at Buchholz High School, he entered the Air Force through Officer Training School in San Antonio, Texas. Once commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, he began a 22 year military career as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer. During his military career, he earned a Master’s Degree in Business Organizational Management after completing his studies at the University of La Verne.

A Man Dedicated to Duty

During his first assignment at Moody Air Force Base, he was introduced to and later married Mitzi Griffin (Pastor Mitzi) from Valdosta, Georgia. With each new assignment, their family grew. He was a man totally dedicated to his family and Air Force career until the Lord captivated his heart. He continues to be dedicated to family, second only to his commitment to service for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A Man Dedicated to Service and Change

In 1991, while stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, he and his wife and three children (1 daughter and 2 sons) joined and became actively involved in a local congregation named Gregg Chapel AME Church pastored by Rev. Dr. I. E. Cotton. He served as an usher and steward. He later began teaching a Young Adult Sunday School class along with his wife. The couple also started a men’s and women’s fellowship and became involved with a deliverance ministry and The Hidden Places Drama Club. Eventually, after he was empowered by the Holy Ghost, Pastor Vernon submitted to his calling to preach the Gospel. The Lord spoke to his heart when he was promoted to Major at Eglin AFB. God said, “In the future you will be promoted to Lt. Colonel, but after that even if they give you the rank of Full Colonel, do not accept it.” His response was, “Yes Lord!” It was during that season in Fort Walton Beach that his wife, Mitzi, discovered she was called into the ministry also.

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