Supt. Marvin Holland & First Lady Gloria Holland

Supt. Marvin L. Holland Sr., inspired .by God through much fasting and prayer, began a work in Hawkins , TX in the year of 1982. Supt. & First Lady Holland with their two children at the time, Marvin Jr. & Kevin, began the sacrifice of commuting from Dallas to Hawkins to do a work for the Lord. Since then their ministry has been a great blessing in the Hawkins area. They have reached not only local community members, but also students from around the globe attending Jarvis Christian College . The ministry was expanded by Supt. Holland's vision to build the beautiful edifice we are in today. The Lord has sustained Supt. & First Lady Marvin L. Holland and family in their willingness to obey Him, and by His grace they will continue to do His will. "