
Michael H. Hatch
Founder & Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor and Bishop Michael Hatch was born late summer 1960 in Washington, D.C. He is the oldest of four siblings and accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 9. He lived for Christ up until the age of thirteen, when he was overtaken by peer pressure. He was forced to choose between being a “little church boy” or a “popular athlete”. He became a full-fledged athlete and played football, baseball, basketball and boxing. In 1982, two years after receiving his B.S. Degree in Real Estate & Pre-Law, he got involved in drugs and organized crime, which led to God giving him an ultimatum: “Either serve God or spend the next 30 years in prison.” Michael chose God and since that time has become a Senior Pastor and Community Leader.

Roi Ford
Executive Pastor of Care
Executive Pastor Roi Ford was born during the summer of 1968 in San Mateo, California. His life is a true riches-to-rags story, as he was born into wealth, but after a bitter divorce the comfortable life he knew as a child all came crumbling to an end. By the time he was in high school, he became homeless along with his little sister and mother. They met a Christian man, who ran a shelter with a home-like setting, which provided the help needed to get out of their situation. To this day, he has never forgotten the kind actions of this man. His current involvement with the Balm of Gilead mirrors his personal experiences and he has devoted his life to God first while also helping others. He is currently the Executive Pastor of Care and oversees the day-to-day operations of the church, its auxiliaries, the food pantry and the monthly farmers market.

Gloria Hatch
Controller & Finance Director
Our beloved First Lady Gloria Hatch is the highly esteemed and gifted spouse of Senior Pastor Michael Hatch. With a background in accounting and bookkeeping, along with 28 years of experience, she manages the Church's finances and is an awesome prayer warrior.