Dr. Irene W. Huston attended Contra Costa Community College in Richmond, California. She received her B.A. in Theology from International Seminary, Plymouth, Florida; an M.A. in Education from Antioch Christian University, Denver, Colorado. Dr. Huston received also a Doctorate of Divinity from Elbow/Solutions College of Ministry, Apple Valley, CA.

Dr. Huston is the widow of Elder Ralph Huston. She is a loving mother and her testimony is “standing in the gap” for family restoration. Her husband, children, mother, sons-in-law and sister all worked together in ministry. Dr. Huston walks in the five-fold Apostolic Anointing. Because of the strong prophetic teaching anointing that God has graciously allowed Dr. Huston to minister under, she has become a “DISTURBING ELEMENT” in the Body of Christ who has made the transition to the Platinum Level. As she preaches the Word of God with power and authority, destroying all the yokes of the enemy, the Holy Spirit engulfs the atmosphere with healing, deliverance and restoration. Dr. Huston received her first ordination to preach the gospel from Pastor Alfred A. Watson of Ollie Grove Pentecostal Baptist Church in Berkeley, California.

Her evangelistic travels have taken her throughout the United States and many foreign countries. She was ordained to International Ministry by the late, Archbishop Benson Idahosa of Nigeria, Africa. She has ministered the gospel to thousands around the world, including Bangelore and Madras, India; Benin City, Nigeria; London, England; and Jerusalem, Israel. She received the Apostolic ordination from The World Outreach Association and is Senior Overseer to three (3) other ministries.

Dr. Huston has been Apostle and founder of Global Christian Ministries, Pinole, California since 1985; founder of Irene’s Women’s Faith Foundation; President & CEO of Global Reaching Out, Inc., a non-profit community based organization which provides counseling services, food and clothing for the less fortunate; founder of Global Christian Academy (Grades K-6) Pinole, California and founder of Global Seminary. In 1998 she realized a personal entrepreneurial goal and opened Irene’s Apparel in El Sobrante, California. Dr. Huston met her second goal by opening a hair salon, GCM & Company, of which she is co-owner.

Dr. Huston has been invited to participate in a wide spectrum of programs, including conferences, seminars, panel forums and community events. She has been a co-host on the 700 Club, a panelist for the Bay Area Black Media Coalition concerning “Religion On The Airwaves,” and a panelist for the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.  Dr. Huston received also numerous invitations from The City of Richmond’s Recreation and Cultural Services Division and the Martin Luther King Commemorative Program Committee as guest speaker for their programs.

Dr. Huston has published “Opportunities Through Crisis,” a motivational book on how to handle life’s crisis by precept and example (which is now in its fifth printing.) A spiritually enlightening booklet, “THAT,” along with “How to Pray for your Lost Loved Ones,” and “Irene’s Motivational Thoughts & Inspirations.” She hosts a weekly program called “GOD’S FINEST HOUR,” which airs on KTLN Channel 68. The broadcast also has multiple California Contra Costa County and Northern California airings on KTLN and Comcast Cable Channels.

Dr. Huston was awarded a “Certificate for the Betterment of Richmond,” and many “Proclamations,” by the Mayor of Richmond. These include one for the city’s first Theological Seminary and graduations as well as her other outstanding community efforts. She also received the Contra Costa County Dr. Martin Luther King  Jr. Honorable Mention Humanitarian of the Year Award from the House of Representatives of Contra Costa County, and was Mistress of Ceremony for the MLK Awards . Dr. Huston is the recipient of the “Pastor of the Year” Award from the C.O.G.I.C. Women’s Department, and has been inducted in the National Who’s Who of American Executives for the past four years.

Dr. Huston has also earned a degree in Psychology, and her vision is to open a counseling center for teenage girls as well as young adults; and gift the center to her granddaughter as a legacy. Her granddaughter is now attending San Jose State to become a licensed Psychologist as well.