Born in Harrison, Georgia in 1968, Jimmie L. Little was reared in a family that instilled biblical principles and apostolic teaching from an early age.  He has been involved in church all his life and an active participant in ministry for more than 20 years.  He received the baptism of the Holy Ghost (with the evidence of speaking in tongues) on August 5, 1983. His early years of church involvement at the Community Church of Jesus in Bartow, Georgia included ushering and participation in choirs, Sunday School and the youth ministry.  From 1991 to 1993, he served as Sunday School Superintendent for the Community Church of Jesus in Monticello, Georgia.

In 1994, Elder Little was instrumental in helping to plant the Deliverance Church of Jesus in Atlanta, Georgia.  He received his call to the gospel ministry in 1996 and was ordained a minister of the gospel on June 19, 1999 by his late father, Bishop Jimmie Little.  He was ordained an "Elder" on August 20, 2005 by Bishop Fairest Norman of the First Pentecostal Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Mount Vernon, New York.  As a minister, Elder Little is an anointed vessel and has a passion for God's Word.  He is spiritually gifted in the area of exhortation and applies the truths of the scripture to encourage and meet the needs of our generation.

Having received his mandate from God, Elder Little is building on the foundation of Christ and the legacy of his late father, and has established the Deliverance Apostolic Church Ministries in Riverdale, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta).  His vision for Deliverance is rooted in dedication to the apostolic doctrine, outreach to the community and a commitment to "set the captives free".

In addition to his ministry endeavors, Elder Little is an experienced, corporate travel agent with more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry and a volunteer baseball coach for Little League.  He is a family man and has been married to Sister Renee Little for more than 17 years. Together, they are dedicated parents to three children, Jeremie, Jessica and Jordan.

Sister Renee Little is our "First Lady". She is spiritually gifted in the areas of administration and teaching and serves in many areas, including church administrator, overseeing the Administrative & Compliance Ministry, bible teacher and director of women's ministries. She received the baptism of the Holy Ghost (with the evidence of speaking in tongues) on August 2, 1983.

The Administrative & Compliance Ministry is responsible for the church office, coordinating the annual church calendar, ensuring regulatory compliance, corporate business, maintaining church records, correspondences, Accounts Payables, web site maintenance, and other administrative duties.

The purpose of the Women's Ministry is to establish a sisterhood whose primary focus is to know and exalt the Lord Jesus Christ through appropriate ministries. The Women's Ministry includes the women fellowship, benevolence and social concerns, and evangelistic/outreach projects, as well as the Missionary Department.  This fellowship is open to all women who desire to participate.

The Missionary Department is focused on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and building the work of God in and out of our local assembly.  In addition to supporting the vision and mission of the church, the department will be involved in ministries and missions in the metro Atlanta area and around the world.

Deacon Robert Grant serves as chairman of the Deacon Ministry. Deacons are committed to the nurture, care, and service of other members and associates of the church, and they seek to promote understanding and unity among all persons and groups. The deacons assist the pastor with ministry endeavors and administering ordinances, welcoming visitors, responding to emergencies and crises, assisting those in need, overseeing the collection of tithes and offerings, assisting with maintenance and upkeep of the church, and serving wherever needed.

Mother Doris Cuby heads the Mother's Board, which is an appointed group of saintly, sober and seasoned mothers of the church who provide teaching, encouragement and direction to the women of the church.  Church mothers are chosen from the standpoint of consecration and other qualifications that fit them to discharge the duties of the office. 

Mother Pearlie Little is the National Mother of the Deliverance Churches of Jesus.  She received the baptism of the Holy Ghost in September 1968.  The Mother's Board is an appointed group of saintly, sober and seasoned mothers of the church who provide teaching, encouragement and direction to the women of the church.  Church mothers are chosen from the standpoint of consecration and other qualifications that fit them to discharge the duties of the office. 

Sister Laureen Haynes is the director of our ushers and greeters ministry. Ushers and Greeters work to maintain the quality of the worship atmosphere and the flow of the worship service by providing volunteers for service and assistance to the pastor, ministers and congregation. An Usher / Greeter is often the first person that worshipers meet when they arrive at church. The greeter thus has the opportunity and the responsibility to represent the rest of the assembly in offering hospitality. A warm smile and word of welcome that reflects God's love for them can help all worshipers enter more easily and more fully into the service.

Sister Paula Grant is the director of youth ministries. The purpose of the Youth Ministry is to reach kids and teens and see their lives changed by Jesus Christ. By offering a variety of opportunities for youth to be involved in the life and worship of our congregation, we endeavor to build the foundations of the Christian faith into their hearts and lives. Our youth ministry participates in the weekly and special programs of the church and maintains activities that focus on faith development, fun and service. We seek to design our time so that we can encounter Jesus in the things we do and in each other. Therefore we talk, work and play in a manner honorable to Christ, realizing that Jesus is someone who loves children, has a sense of humor and serves others!!

Sister Regina Merritt is the director of our hospitality ministry. The Hospitality Ministry coordinates the fellowship and hosting needs of the many activities in and around the church. In addition to this, our Hospitality Ministry is in charge of kitchen services, receptions, banquets and planning activities that encourage fellowship with members, guests and the community. The Hospitality Ministry also coordinates information brochures for visitors and welcome packages for new members.

Sis. Jessie Woods is director of the Shepherd's Care Ministry or Pastor’s Aide. The mission of the Pastor’s Aide is to give support and assistance to the Pastor and First Lady, Ministers and their families; to assist with church programs and/or services. This ministry also serves as armor bearers through prayer, watchfulness and intercession to assist, lift up and to ensure that the ministry staff is covered by prayer and protected against any enemy, spiritual or physical.

The Late Bishop Jimmie Little (1943-2005)  founded the Deliverance Churches of Jesus of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. and served as Senior Pastor and Overseer until his death in May 2005.  From 1972 to 1980, Bishop Little served mainly as an itinerant preacher for the Community Churches of Jesus, under the leadership of Apostle Charles Johnson.  From the late 1980s to 1993, he served as Assistant Pastor and District Elder of the Community Churches of Jesus.

In August of 1993, he received the vision from the Lord to plant a church in the Atlanta area.  In September 1995, the Deliverance Church of Jesus in Forest Park, Georgia opened its door on Main Street after several years of house-to-house fellowship and worship in rented facilities.  In August 1998, a second church, Word of Deliverance Church of Jesus, was planted in the Central Georgia town of Wrightsville.