Rev. Franklin Gilbert
Pastor Gilbert began preaching the gospel in March of 2016 in Traverse city, MI, where he was elected as Youth Pastor of the Pentecostals of Traverse City, unanimously in February of 2019. He married his wife Katie in August of 2019. In March of 2021, they were elected by the Pastors of the UPCI’s Michigan District Section 8 to serve as Sectional Youth Director. Together, they served the youth for almost 5 years, before returning to Mattoon, IL in February of 2023. On March 18, 2024, Pastor Gilbert heard God speak to him, that a new door was open in their ministry. The following day, he received a phone call about Calvary Church, who was searching for their new, God-called Pastor. He followed Gods lead, and three months later, he was elected as the new Senior Pastor of Calvary Church.
Pastor Gilbert has an Associates degree in theology, and has ministered in churches throughout the Michigan, Illinois and Indiana Districts of the UPCI. He has also traveled to Singapore and the Philippines doing missions work.
He is passionate about the Word of God and teaching Bible studies.
Pastor Gilbert and his wife, Katie, have three children- Franklin Lucas, Lawson, and Harper, who was born just two weeks after they came to Calvary.
In his free time, Pastor enjoys playing golf, cooking, and spending time with his wife and children.
Katie Gilbert
Katie Gilbert grew up in Mattoon, IL. From a young age, she knew she wanted to do more than just attend church. She always desired to do the work of the ministry.
During the summer of 2018, she met Pastor Gilbert while he was visiting the local church in Mattoon. One year later, they were married and began their ministry together.
Katie has since then, faithfully served alongside Pastor Gilbert, wherever God has lead them. She is a faithful woman of God, and an incredibly devoted mother. She lives out Gods plan for her life daily, caring for her children, and the church. Her prayer life has seen her through life’s difficult moments, and when she prays, the atmosphere changes.
Our First Lady ministers at Calvary wherever she can, and wherever she is needed. She helps lead worship on Wednesday and Sunday, and is always there with a warm smile and a hug, showing forth the love of God.
Katie’s greatest passion is her family, and she loves spending time with her husband and children.
Greetings, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for spending some time getting to know us, here on our website. We want to welcome you to join us for service, as we would be honored to have the opportunity to minister to you and your family.
Everything I am, and everything I have, has come from God. He has made all the difference in my life, and I know He will make a difference in yours as well.
No matter where you are in life, God has a place for you in His Kingdom. I invite you to open your heart, and see what the Lord will do for you. He has a plan for you.
-In His service,
Pastor Franklin Gilbert