About Us

Born on February 15, 1973, in the village of Bjni, Armenia. 

In 1990, he graduated from the Bjni secondary school; from 1990 to 1995, he studied at and graduated from the Armenian Agricultural Academy. 

In 1990, he accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior and was born again; even back in the Pentecostal church, he was known as a zealous Christian. Starting in 1991, he began his spiritual ministry in the Armenian Pentecostal church, serving in teenage, youth ministries, and home groups, walking through the surrounding villages to bring the Word of God to people. For about two years, he helped the pastor in the local church, serving as an assistant pastor. 

• 1994 – Studied at the "Truth" Bible School. 
• 1995 – Having received a call from God, he founded an Evangelical church in Charentsavan. 
• 1996 – Was ordained as a pastor, entering pastoral ministry, overcoming numerous difficulties and moving forward. 
• 2003–2004 – Studied and completed the pastoral course at the Word of Life University in Sweden. 
• From 2003 to the present – Teaches as an instructor at the Word of Life Bible School. Inter-church seminars, conferences, and courses for elders and pastors are frequently organized. 
• 2003–2016 – Served as a regional pastor at the "Word of Life" church in Yerevan, Armenia. 
• 2005–2007 – Completed a training course through John Maxwell's "Million Leaders" program, and also studied and graduated from the Assemblies of God Evangelical Theological Seminary, receiving a Bachelor of Theology degree. 
• 2013–2016 – Taught as a lecturer at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. 
• 2017 – Received an honorary Doctor of Theology degree from the Latin University of Theology in the USA. 

Currently, Pastor Artur is the founding pastor of the Charentsavan Christian Center and the "Word of Life" church in Charentsavan, preaching in various churches in Armenia and abroad about faith, vision, and calling. The Lord uses Pastor Artur not only in Armenia but also beyond its borders; he travels to different countries to share the Good News of God. Through his ministry, many people have been saved, healed, set free, and filled with the Spirit of God. If you ask him what goal or dream he has, you can be sure he will answer: "To see many saved." 

Family 

Artur Sargsyan got married in 1994. Together with his wife, they have been faithfully serving the Lord for 30 years, sparing nothing, gladly welcoming, feeding, honoring, and sending off the servants of God under their roof. They have four daughters, one son, and three grandchildren. 

Literary Works 

Artur Sargsyan has written, translated, and published books in Armenian, Russian, and English (a total of 4 books, of which the following are mentioned): 

1. "Call" («Կանչ») 
2. "Restoration" («Վերականգնում») 
3. "Extinguished Volcano" («Հանգած հրաբուխ») 
4. "The Price You Must Pay for the Anointing" («Գին որը պետքէ վճարես օծության համար») 

Jim was born in Bakersfield, but lived in Oklahoma during his teen years. He came back to California and attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before becoming a Pastor at Valley Bible Fellowship in Bakersfield. He served in various capacities while on staff at VBF in Bakersfield, including leading a large high school and college ministry. In 2002, Jim and his father-in-law, Pastor Ron Vietti, launched a new campus in Las Vegas. In 2008, Jim was appointed as the Lead Pastor over the Las Vegas campus. While serving as the Lead Pastor in Las Vegas, Jim began an African Children’s Outreach, ministering to over 800 children in Zambia, Africa. In addition, Jim is a published author, having recently released his first book, The All Factor: Unlocking the Promises of God for Your Life, available through  Amazon and Barnes & Noble. He has been a featured speaker at Hume Lake Christian Camp, and has emceed many Christian concerts and festivals. Jim is a sports junkie, but is especially fond of college football, specifically the OU Sooner’s. He also has an obsession for 80’s music and TV sitcoms (#80sRule).