Pastor Wes Wingo stood with his parents, Pastors Joe and Linda Wingo, when they founded Emmanuel Praise Church and Angel Food Ministries in 1994. Pastor Wes became an Associate Pastor of Emmanuel Praise Church in 1998 and was EPC’s first children’s pastor. In June of 2007 he became the church’s Chief Operating Officer overseeing the day-to-day operations of the church with the different departments and entities; Holy Grounds Café, Voice of Healing Bookstore, Glory Gym, Squeeze (smoothie bar), 24/7 Youth Ministry, EP Kidz and Kings Kids. Pastor Wes sings with the praise team and regularly participates in pulpit ministry. He has also taught and preached the adult congregation whenever asked, usually to fill in when his parents are away.

After being key in laying the foundation since the inception of Angel Food Ministries, Pastor Wes Wingo also became AFM’s Director of Pastoral Relations in 2008. He is a key spokesperson and representative in all AFM public relations including but not limited to pastoral relations, host site directors, community activities, church and civic conferences, and webcasts. He continues to introduce AFM to new churches that may be unaware of the work and mission of AFM and contributes to increase the national church enlistment of host sites.

Pastor Wes's genuine love of God, loving and merciful heart and easy humor are just a few of his traits that draw and endear many to him, old and young alike. Even as the ministry responsibilities have increased for all Emmanuel Praise Church and Angel Food Ministries staff due to explosive growth, Pastor Wes keeps the atmosphere light with his hilarious stories and dead-on impersonations of the Godfather and Will Ferrell’s Harry Caray, just to name a few.

Visit Pastor Wes's blog at http://www.pastorwesafm.com

Founder
Angel Food Ministries

Linda Wingo is a remarkable woman. As a wife, mother, co-founder of Angel Food Ministries, and a senior pastor of Emmanuel Praise Church, she is a tower of strength to her family, a powerhouse of prayer to her congregation, and she teaches and preaches the Word of God with great clarity.

Raised in the small town of Lawrenceville, Georgia, by loving parents, Linda Wingo had a happy childhood. Her mother taught her at an early age the importance of helping others. It’s something Linda has done all her life. It is obvious to all who know her that Linda Wingo lives what she believes.

The profound truths Pastor Linda shares from the pulpit and the heartfelt compassion she extends to others in prayer have been forged during her years of experience with God. Even in the midst of tremendous tragedy, Linda knows there can be triumph in God.

In 1976, after 7 years of marriage, Joe and Linda’s world spiraled out of control when their youngest child, Chris, suddenly died from bacterial meningitis. He was only 14 months old. This loss affected Linda’s entire family deeply. Only by connecting with God in a remarkable way were they able to overcome those dark and difficult days.

Because Linda’s life has been dramatically touched by the transforming power of God’s Word, she willingly extends compassion to the hurting and gladly prays for those in need of healing—both emotionally and physically. She’s also quick to encourage others to find the plan of God and “go for it.”

“The Bible assures that God has ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you,’ ” she says. “He has ‘plans to give you hope and a future’ ” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Linda Wingo is especially passionate about this scripture because she has lived it. She and Joe stepped into the plan of God when they founded Angel Food Ministries. Linda provided the prayer support and administrative help while Joe pioneered the way. Together Joe and Linda Wingo have been, and still are determined to reach out and help those in need. They would both tell you that the success of Angel Food has taken a team effort. Joe readily says with adoration, “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for Linda.”

Joe and Linda Wingo have been married 38 years. They live in Monroe, Georgia; have two grown children who work with them in the ministry, and two grandchildren.