Meet the Pastor

Pastor Gary Bateman and his wife, Kimberly, lead the congregation here at the Alligood Church of God. A fourth-generation Pentecostal, Pastor Bateman has been in ministry for over 32 years. He has served as lead pastor at the Manns Harbor, Old Mill, and Warrenton Church of God. Pastor is a native of Williamston, NC. He has three children, Sean, Elijah, and Annika, and three grandchildren. Pastor Bateman is a graduate of Lee University and serves the Eastern North Carolina Church of God State Office in various leadership roles. Pastor Bateman is passionate about ministry and has a deep love for the community and its people. He is committed to leading people to Christ and has a deeper calling to serve in the Kingdom.