Pastor Michael A. Gulotta
Pastor Michael is the Founder and Sr. Pastor of Living Joy. A born again, spirit-filled man after God's heart accepted the call of God in 1979. Moving his family to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1980, God planted him in Faith Christian Fellowship. It was there he grew in faith and received his ordination. In 1985, accepting the assignment to minister in a church in Bakersfield, CA., he relocated his family. During the years to come, Pastor Michael continued to grow in experience, anointing and passion in service to the Lord. An entrepreneur fundamentally, he launched out in business and with the National Speakers Association. And after much time - the Lord called him back to Bakersfield to start a work, thus Living Joy was birthed.
He co-pastors with his wife, of 36 years, Virginia Gulotta. Together they bring balance and enthusiasm to ministry. His teaching style generates an element of learning mixed with humor and motivation. Pastor Michael operates in the gifts of the Spirit according to 1 Corinthians 12:1-11.
He co-pastors with his wife, of 36 years, Virginia Gulotta. Together they bring balance and enthusiasm to ministry. His teaching style generates an element of learning mixed with humor and motivation. Pastor Michael operates in the gifts of the Spirit according to 1 Corinthians 12:1-11.
Pastor Virginia Gulotta
Pastor Virginia, also an ordained minister, has worked in various positions of ministry. Developing the Nursery department, serving in church office duties, holding Ladies events and meetings as well as being in charge of the prayer ministry at Living Joy, she assists Pastor Michael. Pastor Virginia in her style of teaching, incorporates the Word of God with practical application infused with inspiration. Her energetic passion stimulates others to be encouraged.
Together they have four children and eight grandchildren. Passionate about family and teaching others the principles of God's Word they endeavor to instruct by God's Word and through example.
Together they have four children and eight grandchildren. Passionate about family and teaching others the principles of God's Word they endeavor to instruct by God's Word and through example.
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