Apostle Garfield Curlin is a native of Cadiz, Kentucky. Through the life and prayers of his mother, Rachel Sellers, and the merciful hand of God, Apostle Curlin was saved at the age of 21. He joined the Community Church of Deliverance in Michigan City, Indiana, where he served faithfully in the ministry under the leadership of his pastor, the late Elder Edward Carnes. Apostle Curlin was dedicated to prayer and was actively involved in prison and street ministries. 

Apostle Curlin returned to Kentucky and after conducting a city-wide crusade, he began his Pastorate as the founder of All Nations House of Prayer in 1985. The church started with a meager following, but moving from faith to faith and glory to glory, the ministry now operates a state-of-the-art edifice with a growing congregation and progressive vision.

God has called Apostle Curlin to operate in the five-fold ministry as Teacher, Pastor, Evangelist, Prophet and Apostle. In 2004, Apostle Curlin established Light of the World International Fellowship Ministries and currently serves as the Presiding Prelate. He is also the Founder and CEO of Garfield Curlin Ministries, an organization that conducts crusades Nationally and Internationally. Through his teaching, preaching, and praying, many lives are changed and souls are won for the Kingdom of God. 

Apostle Curlin gives all of the glory to God for the great things He has done in his life. He also acknowledges the elders who influenced his life and ministry, such as the late Elder John Brascom, the late Dr. Theresa Martin, the late Mother Estella Boyd, the late Dr. Jesse Stacks Sr. and his brother, the late Dr. Donald Curlin. 

Apostle Curlin received his doctoral degree from North Carolina College of Theology in Wilmington, North Carolina. Apostle Curlin seeks to empower others through many faucets to include his book, "Dealing with Disappointment". He is married to the Elect Lady, Mary Curlin, the proud father of Latiya Kirby-Curlin and David Curlin, and an even prouder grandfather of Cadence and David Jr.