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Grace, sincerity and compassion, these words only begin
to tell the story of Gloria Elliott. Add to these an indescribable
talent and gift for ministry that has touched thousands from coast
to coast.
As a young girl, Gloria dreamed of singing in the Revivaltime Choir,
directed by Cyril McLellan, and featured on
The Assemblies of God International Radio Broadcast. Evangelist C.M.
Ward who was widely known for his eloquent speaking abilities,
taught God’s Word with authority and power during that time. In 1967
she was granted the desire of her heart when she was asked to be the
soloist for the program. After 4 years as soloist for Revivaltime,
she was offered the opportunity to record with John T. Benson on the
Impact label, in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 1970, she recorded an album with Bob MacKenzie and Ron Huff in
London, England. Since that time she has recorded albums for many
highly regarded music producers and arrangers, such as, Svante Widen
from Sweden; Jesse Peterson in Nashville; Rick Powell and Bob
Krogstad on the Zondervan label in Nashville, Tennessee and London,
England.
During her career she worked with Ralph Carmichael at the Red Rocks
Theater in Denver, Colorado, as soloist for the Assemblies of God
General Council Sunday Evening Celebration. Other artists appearing
on the program were Dino, The Hawaiians, Big John Hall and Ken
Carter.
In 1980, Gloria experienced a devastating personal loss and illness
that almost caused her to give-up the ministry. Then….a loving and
gracious God restored her to new life and victory, and put new songs
in her heart, and an opportunity to record again. Joe and Mark
Stevens with Christian World, in Oklahoma City, reached out in love
and compassion and began producing recordings for her. Don Johnson
arranged and produced 4 recordings, one of which is a Christmas
recording.
She has ministered in song at 9 General Councils of the Assemblies
of God; at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. She
has ministered in many large arenas, but her calling, and real love,
is for “Home Missions” and small rural churches.
Gloria has appeared on television with David Maines and 100 Huntley
Street, the 700 Club, PTL Network, TBN, CTN, TCT, John Hagee TV
Program, and the New Jim Bakker Show currently out of Branson,
Missouri. Her songs have been aired on many radio programs,
including, “Night Sounds” with host Bill Pierce.
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