Audrey Yvonne Ogilvie-Gilbreath is a Woman of God who has accepted her calling in life as a servant leader. She is the 3rd child, born to the late Rev. Edward Allen Ogilvie and Bishop Charlene Smith Ogilvie. Her solid upbringing in Pentecostal and Sanctified/Holiness, influences the way she approaches life. As a young child, she followed her mother in caring for and serving some of the most vulnerable and under served populations in Columbia, Tennessee. For 30+ years, she has been caring for more than 50+ people who had some form of disability, many of whom others had given up any hope for normalcy.
With a sense of discernment, Yvonne has the capacity to recognize others’ feelings and personal needs. She was drawn to elevate her service to others within the funeral home industry. Since 1987, she has served over 1500+ families in Tennessee and Alabama. She received her Funeral Director’s license in 1996, and is now the co-owner, and Funeral Director for Roundtree, Napier & Ogilvie Funeral Homes, with locations in Mt. Pleasant, Columbia, TN and Franklin, TN. Since then, she has received her celebrant License for Funeral Directors.
In 1995, she accepted her calling into the Gospel. Upon the approval of the Original Church of God Sanctified Church Board of Examiners, she preached her first sermon entitled, “Tried by Fire“, 1 Corinthians 3: 9-15. Soon after, she was ordained as Pastor of 8th & Woodland Original Church of God in Columbia, TN in 2007. Her upbringing of being a servant made room for how she would be dedicated to the needs of God’s people. Throughout her ministry, she mentored people to become selfless servants in the Body of Christ, expanding the reach of the ministry through serving. Pastor Ogilvie continued to be motivated by a passion for character and self-esteem by merging spirituality with everyday living. Her approach encourages people to pursue a life of integrity.
In 2009, Pastor Ogilvie was united in holy matrimony to First Gentleman, Thomas H. Gilbreath. Even in her home, she served as a loving wife and enjoyed the “best friend” God had given to her. Together, the two served in the ministry until being given a new assignment in 2012 as the Senior Shepherd of New Zion Original Church of God in Columbia, TN. In 2017, Brother Gilbreath was called home to be with the Lord. Pastor Ogilvie-Gilbreath knew to trust the same God who she witnessed about to others, as a Comforter. She is yet pastoring there, with a growing congregation.
Being a powerful and anointed vocalist in her own right has allowed Pastor Ogilvie-Gilbreath to not only sing the gospel, but more importantly to preach the Word. She believes and teaches that regardless of a person’s background or past mistakes, God has a place for them and can help them on their path to living life more abundantly. Fueled by a deep spirituality, she delivers thought provoking and relevant messages. Her innate charisma and enlightening sermons have drawn many to Our Creator. Her life’s motto is very simple, simply put…”But God!”
Pastor Ogilvie-Gilbreath currently serves as the National Assistant General Overseer for the Original Church of God Sanctified Church, a member of the Bishop’s Cabinet, Assistant State Overseer for the State of Tennessee, Original Church of God Ministerial Alliance, and Non-Denominational Services.