Where God's presence is manifested in a great and mighty way!

Apostle Pete McKinnis
Establishmentarian & Chief Apostle

5948 Addison Road • Seat Pleasant, Maryland 20743

· 301-350-4774 Office • 301-350-4779 Fax•

Email Apostlepmcki@aol.com

Pete McKinnis is an anointed preacher, a highly talented songwriter and vocalist who has been charged with the calling to preach the ever-life changing gospel of Jesus Christ and to sing His praises.  Equipped with everything he needs for the journey, in 1995 he founded and Pastors the "Higher Praise Outreach Church," Higher Praise Ministries.  He is also President of Music Ministry of Pete McKinnis and Company for which he started in 1989, headquartered in Washington, DC.  In 2006 Higher Praise ventured in to the African continent to further expand the vision.  Thus birthing Higher Praise Outreach Ministries in Togo, Lome, WA, and partners with Sergiao Holistic Ministries in the Philippines.

This young Pastor has been called a living epistle, read of many, thereby influencing the lives of young and old alike.  Through his exemplary lifestyle, he strives to reflect the nature and character of God to all in whom he may come in contact with, even if only a passing moment.  Endeavoring to minister in every God-given occasion, he leaves an

unforgettable impression and imparts the legacy of Jesus Christ the Savior whether through the spoken Word or through musical renditions. Pete endeavors to leave you with a message of hope and restoration.

Apostle McKinnis' voice echoes his life experiences and his vocal spectrum ranges from spirituals and traditional hymns to contemporary gospel music.  Therefore, he has released two recordings entitled "Don't Forget" and "I'll Make It To Heaven Someday".  He has also appeared as a guest artist on other recordings.

His life's influences, to whom he give great tribute, are his late Grandmother and Grandfather, Deacon and Mrs. Robert O. Cork, the late Bishop and Mrs. J. N. and L. M. Bell, Dr. Lorenzo Dupree, the incomparable Pastor Shirley Caesar, the late Rev. James Cleveland, along with the continued support of his mother, Mother Mattie Morris, aunts, brothers, sisters and a host of relatives and friends.