Pastor Sylvia Staten

"Fed to feed, loved to love, served to serve"

Pastor Sylvia Staten, a native of High Point, North Carolina, is a seasoned and passionate servant-leader with over 50 years of dedicated ministry. She is the proud mother of four successful sons—Zevlin,

Antley, Abram, and Abraham, 3 beloved daughters-in-love, and the joyful grandmother to three perfect

grandchildren. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Columbia International University and has since committed her life to serving the Kingdom of God across various roles and regions.

Pastor Staten was the faithful Lead Pastor in the Church of God of Prophecy in Winnsboro, South Carolina, for 17 years. Following that, she served as an International Evangelist for 17 years, traveling

extensively to share the Gospel. For the past 13 years, she joyfully returned to Pastoral ministry at The Place of Grace, a Church of God of Prophecy congregation in Rock Hill, SC.

Currently, Pastor Staten holds several key leadership roles within the state of South Carolina. She serves on the Ministerial Review Board and has made history as the first female District Supervisor, overseeing nine churches within the state.

Beyond the pulpit, Pastor Staten has worn many impactful hats. She taught at Fairfield Central High School for more than three years, and for 36 consecutive years, she has faithfully directed the Church of

God of Prophecy Youth Camp, shaping the lives of countless young people. Her expertise extends into community health, where she has worked as a Certified Prevention Specialist and Functional Supervisor

for a G-CAP project. In this role, she designed, implemented, and evaluated prevention programs addressing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for both youth and adults.

She also served as a Prevention Specialist for the Fairfield County Substance Abuse Commission.

An accomplished writer, Evangelist Staten is a published author and contributing devotional writer for the book "Enjoying the Journey", published by White Wing Publishing House. Her inspirational writings

have also been featured in local newspapers throughout South Carolina.

Pastor Sylvia Staten continues to embody a life of service, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the call of ministry. Her legacy is one of impact, inspiration, and intentionality, nurturing the next

generation of leaders, both inside and outside