Our Pastor

Pastor Allen Townsend, was born and raised on a farm in rural Northern Florida. On February 4th of 1996, he was saved and felt the call of ministry. In February of 1997, he moved to Cleveland, Tennessee to begin his dream of studying at Lee University. He graduated from the External Studies Department in December 2000 with a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Pastoral Ministries. During that time he had the privilege of working with Rev. Robert Green at the Westmore Church of God under leadership of Dr. David Bishop and Rev. Kelvin Page. Pastor Allen moved to Hilo on July 3rd, 2001 to work with Pastor Bishop as the youth pastor for the Hilo Church of God. Later he was blessed to be able to serve under Pastor James Dill. However, on Father’s Day 2003, Pastor Allen became the Senior Pastor of the Hilo Church of God and has served in that position until the present. He also served as the Hawaii State Youth & Christian Education Director from 2002-2010. His heart’s desire is that every person truly “Experience The Difference!” that is found in Christ Jesus.

Julie Townsend was born and raised in Tyler, Texas. Julie is a graduate of Lee University. While working on her RN degree in Tyler, TX., Julie was given the opportunity to volunteer on the staff at the Hilo Church of God under Pastor James Dill. She arrived in January of 2003. Julie assisted with the youth ministry, and when Pastor Allen became Senior Pastor, she took over as youth director. She and Pastor Allen were married in July of 2004.

Pastor Allen and Julie have two children, Wisdom and Addison.