Our Pastor

Dr. Harold McCowan is the Founder and Pastor of Light of Life Faith Ministries International formerly know as Overcoming Faith Christian Center in Athens, TN. 


Dr. Harold McCowan is a United States Army veteran.  He graduated from McMinn County High School and continued his education at Cleveland State College and Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee.  


After following the call to minister, Dr. Harold McCowan began teaching the Word of God with accuracy and clarity and is the overseer of the congregation of  Light of Life Faith Ministries International through today. Dr. McCowan is a member of the Fellowship of International Christian Word of Faith Ministries (FICWFM) founded by Apostle Dr. Frederick K.C. Price.


On May 18, 2012 Dr. Harold McCowan received his Doctorate of Divinity from New Life Bible College under the direction of Dr. Norvel Hayes.

Our Church

Light of Life Faith Ministries International gladly welcomes You as a person whose presence is a pleasure.


We are glad to have you fellowship with us and express our desire that you would come and worship with us again!


Light of Life FMI is a non-denominational church founded on the principles of the Word of God with an emphasis on developing the whole person and equipping people and families to WIN in every aspect of life. 


We are a multi-cultural body made up of individuals from every walk of life. We believe in worshiping God in Spirit and in Truth and encourage this throughout the multi-faceted departments of this ministry. Our church is comprised of departments that offer specified fellowship in a variety of areas of ministry. 


We are excited to have you fellowship with us and invite you to come and experience God’s life changing power with us soon!


Our Vision

Habakkuk 2:2-3


And the Lord answered me, and said, "Write the vision, and make it plain upon the tables, that he may run that readeth it. (v. 2)

For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." (v. 3)


Our vision is to proclaim the uncompromised word of God to the world without partiality and to aid the body of Christ in attaining the blessings of health and prosperity. These blessings are the new covenant promises through the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.


Moreover, to build a world outreach center targeting the youth of our generation and all who will answer the call of salvation to develop the whole man, spirit, soul and body.


1 THESSALONIANS 5:23


And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (v. 23)


Moreover, to provide a place where all people, regardless of the color of their skin or culture, can come together in love and worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace.


This is our vision and we believe it shall be accomplished in Jesus name.