History of Destiny Christian Center

At 9 years old Pastor Rob knew that God had called him to preach the gospel. It wasn't until later on in life that he accepted and pursued that call.

God began to clarify the call through a prophetic dream in the spring of 1992. In that dream God said that he was to be a part of the Joshua generation that He would used to deliver people from religion and lead them to a true relationship with God. This dream stirred his heart. He looked forward to fulfilling the role of a third generation preacher.

In 1993 knowing God's timing, he and his wife moved to St. Louis Missouri. He and his seven month pregnant wife moved there with no family, no money and no friends. All he had was a job on the Casino Queen and the call of God burning in his heart.

After serving faithfully for 6 years at a church in St. Louis God said it was now time to return to Las Vegas and step into the call. Despite many a naysayer and few well-wishers, Pastor Rob and Pastor Sheila moved back to Las Vegas with their two children, Joshua and Shekinah.

In January of 2001 they returned to Las Vegas and on February 4, 2001 they held their first in home Bible study. There were four adults in attendance including Pastors Robert and Sheila. Then on March 11, 2001 at 10:00 they held their first official service at Gilbert Elementary School. It was at that service where they began to proclaim that Destiny Christian Center was there to 'Illuminate the pathway to purpose through the teaching of God's Word'. At that service there were 45 adults and 20 children. They were in the school for 3 months and then due to some changes in policy with the School District, the Lord opened the door for them to hold services at Abundant Life Seventh Day Adventist Church on Sunday morning and Monday evening for Bible Study.

Since that time the ministry has continued to grow. On September 5, 2002 the Lord blessed them to move into their own meeting space at 1531 W. Oakey Ave. In January of 2010 they began the process to purchase approximately 4 acres of land at their current location, 800 North Bruce Street, and moved in the location in March 2010.  They are grateful for what the Lord is doing and excited about impacting the city of Las Vegas for the glory of God!

In July of 2002 the Lord graced them to meet Bishop Nathaniel Holcomb of Christian House of Prayer in Copperas Cove, Texas. From that meeting a covenant connection was made and as of October 26, 2003 Pastors Robert and Sheila Poole were officially ordained by Bishop Holcomb becoming a part of the Covenant Connections International family. IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM!