About Us
State Overseer – Designate Grady L. Warfield, Sr.
River of Life New Creation Church
Overseer-Designate Grady L. Warfield Sr., was born to the parentage of the late Andrew Warfield Sr. and Mother Dorothy Warfield. Pastor Warfield met his wife of over 40 years, Esther, in high school. After two years of dating, Grady and Esther were married in September of 1970 by the late Dr. Carter Little. To this union was born six daughters, Gena Warfield, Courtney Warfield Gibbs, Karla Warfield (Marcus) Harrison, Kaira Warfield (Tim) Gaines, Lanae Warfield and Shanae Warfield, two sons, Grady L Warfield, Jr. (Noemi) and Kevin Warfield and thirteen grandchildren.
Overseer-Designate Warfield attended local schools and is a graduate of Franklin Sr. High School. He went on to Delta College, where he received his training as a cabinetmaker. Overseer-Designate Warfield was due to transfer to San Jose State University from Delta College right after he was married, “BUT GOD” had HIS plan and Overseer-Designate Warfield and his wife stayed in Stockton and fellowshipped at True Light Apostolic Faith Church under the Pastorship of Dr. Little. It was there at True Light Church (TLC), and with the guidance of Dr. Little, Overseer-Designate Warfield began his journey to the PROMISE LAND. He served as a disciple for 25 years. His discipleship included: Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent for 25 years, Bus Driver for 20 years, Trustee for 20 years and Outreach Coordinator for 15 years and Assistant Pastor for 10 years.
He received his minister’s license from the P.A.W. (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World) in 1984 and was ordained in 1986 by the late Bishop R.W. McMurray. He attended Christian Life Center College. Overseer-Designate Warfield is the Founder & Pastor of River of Life New Creation Church, Stockton, CA. He completed the Greater Grace Worship Center School of Ministry under Bishop David C. Foster in 2005.
Overseer-Designate Warfield is a profound man of God and is recognized as a prestigious and prominent individual in the religious community. GOD has CALLED Overseer-Designate Warfield for such a time as THIS! He is highly favored and sincerely humbled. Allow God to open your ears and soften your heart to hear what saith the Lord.