Pastor Jerome Elliott

Pastor Elliott was born in Osceola, Arkansas to Robert and Blanchie Elliott.  He graduated from Osceola High School in June of 1986.  In August 1987 He married his high school sweetheart Cassandra Elliott, to their union 3 children were born; Brandon, Jasmine and Jashauna, they also have one wonderful grandson, Mr. Brandon Elliott, JR.     
In January 1996 Jerome Elliott, completed all the requirements for ordination as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was commissioned to teach the Word, preach the Gospel and to administer all the sacraments, ordinances and other functions of the church.  Two years later, in July of 1998, after a satisfactory relation of Christian experience and proof of his call to the Ministry he was ordained Elder by Bishop L. T. Walker in Little Rock, Arkansas.                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 
In 1995 while serving as a minister at his local church, Pastor Elliott noticed that there was something missing. He was prayerful and the Lord began to deal with him. The Lord showed him that Men who love God and loved their family were the missing element. At that time God gave Pastor a burning desire to see Men take their rightful place in the home and the church. The vision began with a 100 African American Men Outreach Service, with the Theme Bridging the Gap between Man and God one Soul at a time. This Service was based on the scripture Ezekiel 22:30 –Which states - And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. The service brought men of all backgrounds, races, and religions together for the purpose of worshiping God. It was a catalyst for change in the lives of many; broken relationships were mended, marriages and family were reunited, men were saved and restored to right fellowship with God. This service became a true ministry of reconciliation. So it was only fitting that in Dec. 2000 when God called Pastor Elliott into a ministry of his own that Bridging the Gap would be it’s name; After all God had indeed anointed and blessed the outreach services. So even today Pastor Elliott and the Men of Bridging the Gap continue to reach out to men of all backgrounds, races and religions to help bring them to God one soul at a time. 
 
Pastor Elliott has been a great leader starting with a store front ministry with only his wife and children as members.  He along with his wife Evangelist Elliott by his side, purchased a small house and land with only 3 faithful tithe payers after only 3 years of ministry. Following the God given vision to build at this location and stay within the heart of the community, a few years later plans were made to begin the building process.  Four months after the death of their only son, with appoximately 20 faithful members, and a heart full of faith Pastor & Evang. Elliott began building the 300 seat sanctuary that houses Bridging The Gap Ministries Today.  Pastor Elliott is truly a great Pastor, leader, teacher and man of faith.  We at Bridging the Gap Ministries are blessed to have him as the Angel of our house and the Watchman of our souls.

 
                                                                                
The First Family                                                                                                                                                        The Late Brandon J. Elliott
Pastor Jerome Elliott, First lady Cassandra Elliott, Daughters -Jasmine & Jashauna Elliott                              June 30, 1989- August 27, 2009
Not pictured: Son- Brandon Elliott