True Life Restoration Christian Center

Who We Are

True Life Restoration Christian Center is a non-denominational church committed to restoring families and building strong communities through the Word of God. We believe that true transformation begins within, as lives are shaped by the Word of God rather than the world around us.
Reaching the Lost. Teaching the Found.
Our Vision
It is the vision of True Life Restoration Christian Center to restore families. We believe that in order to build strong churches, we must first build strong families. True restoration happens when individuals apply the Word of God in their daily lives and are transformed from with
Our Mission
We execute our mission by reaching the lost and teaching the found. Our goal is to equip individuals with the principles and practices of the Word of God so they can live transformed and purposeful lives.

“Pray! And listen to God! You can do this alone, but find somebody to do it with you”

Our Foundation

Built on the Word of God

Acts 7:51–53
Ezra 7:10
Isaiah 46:3–4
Galatians 3:24–25

Meet Our Founders

Under the leadership of Apostle Dr. Johnie Edwards and Dr. Sandra Edwards, our church is committed to restoring families, strengthening faith, and building a community rooted in the Word of God.

Apostle Dr. Johnie Edwards

Apostle Dr. Johnie Edwards

Founder & Pastor
Apostle Dr. Johnie Edwards (Founder & Pastor) is the Apostle and Chancellor of Kingdom Life School of Theology and Senior Pastor of True Life Restoration Christian Center, located in Ocilla, Georgia. True Life was created in the mind of Christ before the foundations of the world. Yet, its birth manifested in June, 2003. Pastor Edwards, a native of Ocilla, received his commission from God while living in Connecticut. He left Ocilla at the age of seven. He returned to Ocilla after 50 years, to begin his ministerial assignment. Dr. Edwards (Co-Founder) is a graduate of Christian Life School of Theology, Shabach Christian Center Campus, in Norwalk, Connecticut. The school’s main campus is located in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Edwards holds a B.A. and (2) master’s degrees in biblical studies. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min). Dr. Edwards pastors with his wife and his Assistant Pastor Dr. Sandra Edwards (Co-Founder) of 56 years.
Dr. Sandra Edwards

Dr. Sandra Edwards

Co-Founder
Dr. Edwards is a native of Bridgeport, Connecticut. She is a graduate of Christian Life School of Theology, and She is the Academic Dean of Kingdom Life School of Theology. Shabach Christian Center Campus in Norwalk, Connecticut. The school’s main campus is in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Edwards holds a Doctorate of Ministry (D. Min). Dr. Edwards is a teacher. She resides in Ocilla, Georgia, and she is the Assistant Pastor of True Life Restoration Christian Center. She pastors alongside of her husband Dr. Johnie Edwards, the Senior Pastor, and her husband of forty-five years. True Life is a ministry which is dedicated to restoring families. They believe in order to build strong churches we have to first build strong families, because families are outreach which ultimately effect communities, cities, states, & nations. One of Dr. Edwards’ favorite quotes is from Jonathan Edwards who says. “Every Christian family ought to be a little church consecrated to Christ, & wholly influenced, and governed by His rules.”

You Are Welcome Here

We are a church ministry that loves families and people of all backgrounds. Whether you are new to faith or growing in your journey, you are welcome here.

We invite you to become part of a community built on love, restoration, and the Word of God.