A native of Pittsburgh, Apostle Marilynn accepted Christ as her lord and savior more than forty years ago and has been steadfast and zealous in the call to live for Him. She attained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in Nursing. She attained a Diploma in Bible from Greater Pittsburgh School of the Bible. She also attended and taught at Deliverance Bible Institute and Greater Works Outreach School of Ministry where she was licensed and ordained.
In 1981, Christian Seminars, Inc. now known as Marilynn J. Davis Christian Ministries International (MJDCMI) was established and then incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit Christian organization in 1985. MJDCMI is a full gospel ministry designed to inspire and direct people into victorious living by way of bible schools, seminars, conferences and international projects. Marilynn’s heart is that people might know how to live victoriously by applying the Word of God to life situations. She is convinced that the Word of God works and is effective to accomplish what it says.
The MJDCMI School of the Bible was founded by Marilynn in 1988 and has been a beacon of light in the city of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Many people have received a quality bible school education and have gone on to do great things for the Lord.
In 2005, the Lord spoke to Marilynn to plant her first church and in response to this directive from God, she planted Shekinah Tabernacle, an interdenominational church located in the Pittsburgh area. A main emphasis of this ministry is to cultivate an atmosphere for the Shekinah presence of God. Thus, a slogan was adopted for the church which states that this house is “a place where the presence of God dwells”.
In obedience to the Lord, Pastor Marilynn accepted the call to the office of Apostle and was commissioned to this office in 2012 by a Presbytery of apostles and prophets from the United States and Africa. She is in the process of establishing an apostolic network as a means of connecting, covering and encouraging leaders.
Pastor Marilynn also serves as a missionary to the nations, preaching victory through Jesus. She has travelled to the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Israel, England, France, Haiti, St. Vincent and Barbados.