Senior Pastor/FOUNDER
Prophet Shambraè K. Gamble
Prophet Shambraè K. Gamble is called by God to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of God and the demonstration of the Holy Spirit.
Prophet Shambrae is married to the love of her life, Apostle JaQuan X. Gamble. They serve as the Senior Pastors of Gifted Church in District Heights, Maryland. They support each other and are one in life and ministry.
Prophet Shambraè also serves as the Founder/CEO of The GIFTED Network, a growing international movement designed to teach and train young believers in the gifts of the spirit and to cultivate a culture of revival in cities and nations around the world.
Prophet Shambraè has become one of the leading young prophetic voices in her generation who loves the Lord and who believes that all people are in need of a Savior. Her heart’s desire is to see people healed, delivered, set free, and living and growing in the likeness of Jesus Christ.
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Senior Pastor
Apostle JaQuan Gamble
JaQuan X. Gamble is a prolific man who has much to offer this world through his ever-increasing credentials and non-stop efforts to be an agent of change. As an ordained Christian Minister, Gamble attributes all he has accomplished to Jesus Christ, and continues to spread the Good News on several platforms.
Seen as an impactful voice in his community and among those who respect him, JaQuan is best known for the wisdom and knowledge he spreads about financial and business strategy. One of his main objectives is to educate, equip, empower and employ people to take control over their economic sphere with tested and proven techniques that will result in financial advancement. After Gamble completed his Master’s in Business Administration from Malone University, he focused on releasing financial education throughout the United States and beyond.
JaQuan is the CEO of JXG Enterprises, which is a business dedicated to positioning people for economic success. He believes in his motto, “it doesn’t matter where you start, just start.” In the summer of 2021, Gamble authored his first book entitled Financial Reset, which serves as a practical guide to increase one’s ability to be a better steward of money and assets. He recently released his financial declarations journal and planner, Money Comes to Me With Ease which is focused on reshaping individuals' financial minds through vocal activation and execution through strategic planning. He is continuously breaking limitations with his financial acumen. He will be an economic revolutionary in his lifetime.
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Our team
Meet Our Pastoral Team
Pastor Ocie S. Banks
Executive Pastor
Pastor Ocie serves as the Executive Pastor where he oversees the operations, administration, and ministries of GIFTED Church. Ocie is a music educator and conductor. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Masters of Music in Conducting degrees. He counts it a privilege and honor to serve God and His people. He is excited for all that GOD is going to do with, in, and through GIFTED Church.
Pastor Jameka D. Anderson
Associate Pastor & CFO
Pastor Jameka is an Associate Pastor and leads our finance team. She is continuing to grow in her career within the government acquisition field. She enjoys quality time with friends and family over a good meal. Jameka loves our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, and considers it an honor and privilege to serve in His house of worship alongside the GIFTED family.
Prophet Mahdi A. Sorrell
PRAYER & INTERCESSION LEAD
Prophet Mahdi serves as one of our senior prophets and oversees the prophetic development of our prayer and intercession teams. He is the husband of Candace Sorrell and Father to their four beautiful children. He is furthering his career in hospitality. Mahdi loves Jesus, His family, and God’s people.
Prophet Candace D. Sorrell
Prayer & Intercession Lead
Prophet Candace leads our Prayer & Intercession team. She serves alongside her husband in overseeing the prophetic teams and prophetic development program . Candace is passionate about the wellness and wholeness of people. She teaches that with the application of practical and biblical strategies one will be able to aid in the development of not only a sound mind but a healed and whole being. She lives a surrendered life and it’s her hearts desire to do the Father’s will.
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