Our Pastor

Reverend John P. Hicks
From the Heart Church Ministries of Philadelphia
Upon retirement, Minister Hicks moved from New Jersey to Philadelphia, so that he could become more actively involved in the Philadelphia church, as he believed that the Lord called him to be a help to Pastor Branson. He served initially as a Steward and, over the years, headed up various Ministries, such as the Missions Department, which included The Golden Hearts Seniors Ministry, Health and Healing, and Community Outreach, through which hundreds of men and women received Jesus Christ as savior. He also led Membership Care and served as Overseer of From The Heart of Philadelphia’s Brooklyn New York Expansion Location.
Minister Hicks is married to Minister Kimberly Hicks, who also serves in ministry at From the Heart of Philadelphia. He has 2 sons, Thaddeus and Travis, a daughter-in law, Monica, four grandchildren, —Thaddeus Jr., Genesis, Myles and Mya, and a stepson, Juanye.
Although he spent his working career in the U.S Coast Guard and his retirement in real estate and property management, he considers his service to the Lord Jesus Christ and his family as his life’s greatest work.