Who we are
About Anchored PTA Ocala
Anchored PTA Ocala is part of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic Ministries International organization under the leadership of Presiding Prelate Bishop Dr. Lloyd E. Russell, and stands as a beacon of faith in Ocala, Florida. We are a place of prayer, peace and joy to all who join us.
Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve. We welcome all individuals seeking God's love, and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.
Mission & vision
We are dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through ministry, fellowship and worship. Our church is not just a house of worship. At its core are the members and believers who come together to practice God's Word, celebrate His love and extend His gifts to all. We are on a mission to win the lost at any cost.
Core values
We are striving to create a strong community driven by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the guiding force in the lives of our growing congregation. Through worship, activities and community, members become fully immersed in the wisdom and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our affiliation
We are a branch of Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic Ministries International (PTAMI), founded in 1991 by Bishop Dr. Lloyd E. Russell with its first branch in Hartford, Connecticut. Anchored Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic of Ocala Inc. is a Florida nonprofit corporation (EIN 88-3423295).
What we believe
One God, One Faith, One Baptism
We believe and practice Acts 2:38: "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
- The infilling of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:4).
- The death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ as the scriptures declare.
- Holiness as a lifestyle (1 Peter 1:15-16).
- The oneness of God (Deuteronomy 6:4, Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 3:16).
- One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism (Ephesians 4:5-6).
- We are mandated to empower and win souls for the Kingdom of God at any cost (Matthew 18:12-14).
Meet the spiritual team
Our leaders
Pastor Kimone Kerr-Codling & Minister Andrew Codling
Pastor
Evangelist Nickeana Waite-Johnson & Minister Donavan Johnson
Leaders
Missionary Marcia Bonney-Bell
Sunday School Superintendent
Bishop Dr. Lloyd E. Russell, DD
Presiding Prelate, PTAMI
Bishop Dr. Lloyd E. Russell is the Presiding Prelate of Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic Ministries International and Pastor of PTA Hartford, Connecticut. He founded PTAMI in 1991 with its first branch in Hartford. As preacher, teacher, educator, counselor, leader and visionary, Bishop Russell serves God and His people in humility, sincerity and truth, with an endearing passion for souls. His motto is "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord."
His vision led him to establish the Newfield Community Enrichment and Empowerment Campus (NCEEC) in 2012, home to outreach, mentoring, tutoring and computer training, youth theological studies, a health and wellness center and more. Bishop Russell has been married to Elder Lisda Russell since 1974.
Pastor Kimone Kerr-Codling
Pastor, Anchored PTA Ocala
Pastor Kimone Kerr-Codling began her journey with the Lord Jesus Christ in June 2009, when she was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost at Missions Tabernacle UPC under Pastor Paul Orie and Evangelist Joan Orie. She continued at the Anchovy House of Prayer and Praise under Bishop Elect Reginald Myrie and Evangelist Cynthia Myrie, then migrated to the USA from Jamaica, joined the PTAMI family and was anointed as Pastor.
"Holiness unto the Lord" is her watchword and song. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and owns several businesses, yet her greatest accomplishment is living and serving the Lord in spirit and in truth. She is married to Minister Andrew Codling; together they love serving people and pray that God will save every soul they meet.