Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service. Elder Gwendolyn Ellis is a native Washingtonian and was reared in North Carolina by her maternal grandparents, this is where she attributes her love and devotion to God growing up with God-fearing grandparents who instilled the way of holiness. From a young age, Gwendolyn’s spiritual journey was divinely ordained, laying the foundation for the path she now walks in faith growing up in a godly home and environment. Being surrounded by a village of spiritual mentors and Generals in the faith this journey has been God-ordained.

Elder Gwendolyn serves as an Elder on the Ministerial Alliance Board at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church located in Washington, DC under the leadership of Pastor Rodney L. Carter, Jr., Lady Cherese Carter, and Pastor Krystel Woodhouse. She is also a member of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry interceding for the service and all that will enter to worship.

Elder Gwendolyn is the founder of her ministry “PROPEL” encouraging and inspiring believers and the watching world as they move forward, onward, and upward in Christ and not forgetting to Sabbath, to rest in the Lord, and to incorporate a Rule of Life that “PROPELS” one God-ward. In May 2025 Elder Gwendolyn received a dual master’s from Lancaster Bible College and Seminary, a Master of Divinity in Leadership Studies, and a Master of Ministry. She also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice.

Elder Gwendolyn is the proud mother of Xavier Altavon and Terrence Trevon and the grandmother (GiGI) of Xaria, Tiffany, Xavier, Addilyn, and Kane. Her motto that she lives by is “Only what you do for Christ will last.”