Our Leaders

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BIO- 

Milton M. Bowden was born in San Diego, CA to Evangelist

Gladys P. Bowden and is the youngest of three sons. He was taught and raised at the True Light Apostolic Church under the leadership of his Great-grandparents the Late District Elder Milton Thomas and Mother Gladys Thomas.

He began playing the drums at the age of 2, assisted his mother in praise and worship at 4 and by age 6 he was the main organist for the church. At the age of 8, he delivered his first message during youth night entitled “Back to the Basics”.  He was baptized in Jesus Name in 2005 and filled with the gift of the Holy Ghost in 2013. In April 2007, Bro. Milton started a singing group called “Customized” which consisted of three brothers and three sisters.  They practiced hard and became the main group within the C.O.O.L.J.C. Southern California Diocese.

In 2009, the family transitioned their membership to Shabach Temple Christian Center under the Leadership of Apostle Stephen E. Rosas, where he accepted his call to ministry and worked diligently with the Music & Youth Dept. In 2012, at the age of 15, he received his Local Ministers License & Later after his Elders License Under W.A.R under Presiding Bishop Apostle James Nelson. Min. Milton Bowden hosted the first “ONE NIGHT OF PRAISE”Revival as Customized Ministry in October 2013.  At the age of 15 Min. Milton Bowden branched out alone from his family, stepping out on faith to answer the call to the assignment at New Beginnings Cathedral C.O.G.I.C. where he soon accepted the right hand of fellowship under the leadership of Overseer Bishop Johnny McCaleb and Evangelist Melanie McCaleb.Elder Milton Bowden and Customized are proud winners of the San Diego Prestige Awards and are known for The Manifestation Conference, Sunday Night Revivals, and Manifestation Sundays.

One of Min. Milton’s favorite quotes is “I made a vow to the Lord that if he filled me with the gift of the Holy Ghost that I would serve him until the day I die.” and until that day he shall seek the Kingdom and continue to do the work of the Lord.

In 2019 His Pastor Bishop Johnny McCaleb was called home to be with the Lord. Milton served yet after until the Lord said his assignment was finished. April 21, 2020 Elder Milton Bowden Married his lovely Queen, Barbie Doll and Sweet Heart Lady Destinee Renee Bowden. 2020 the Lord had given Elder Milton Bowden In a dream to build him a Temple. Although he had fought this vision for years he finally gave God a full Yes. In September Milton Bowden started his bible classes in his home and 5 people became 10 and 10 became 20 and so on. In October of 2020 he officially birthed “ Temple of Grace Church Inc” here in San Diego and has been building ever since . 

Georgia Born to Arnisha Harris & Derrick McNeal, Lady Destinee R. Bowden, is the definition of perseverance in both ministry and Enterprise. As the wife of Pastor Milton M. Bowden., and a mother of 2, Lady Bowden has mastered the art of Action and Stability. She proudly serves as the First Lady of Temple Of Grace Church located in San Diego, CA where her objective in ministry is to execute the vision of the church, push her husband in ministry and with excellence empowering, encouraging, and strengthening each member as she serves the Lord and His people wholeheartedly, unselfishly, and with humility. Lady Bowden 

Serves as the founder of Saved Fly & Beautiful Women's Ministry. Under her leadership,. hosts spiritual retreats, conferences , podcasts, and community events dedicated to pouring into the women and people of God.

Lady Bowden also is the founder of her own make up artist brand “ BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSIONS LLC” where she works to make the “ Ladies Dreams come true” 

Lady Bowden says “ How ever God desires to use me I am willing to do it and go as long as he makes the way!” 

Langston is not an ordinary twenty-two year old. Same can be said for him at any age since he was three years old. Langston is currently a member of Grammy Nominated choir Eddie Baltrip & Fulfillment and in the process of releasing his very first single entitled "Just Church"

Currently, Langston is a student at Cypress College taking on Mortuary Science as a major, High School Graduate of San Diego High School of Business & Leadership. Langston has always been a self- motivating force in event planning in church, school, and the community.

 He currently serves as a City Of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department Employee at Penn Athletic Field, an employee at San Diego Unified School District as a campus security assistant, meanwhile checking in at Preferred Cremation & Burial, where he has been Serving for years.

Langston is also the great-grandson of the late Rev. Frank S. Shaw who served as proud pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church for 35 years, now known as New Shiloh Baptist in San Diego, CA.

 His favorite scripture is Psalm 34:1 - I will bless The Lord at all times and His praises shall be in my mouth.

Needless to say, between the demands of school and other responsibilities in the community Langston does not let any grass grow under his feet and continues to ensure things are well