Bishop, Dr. Gilbert Edwards, Sr. was born and reared in Maryland. He is a family man with 16 children and one wife, Dorothy of 60 years. His children are of adult age and have obtained success in various areas of life such as clergy, pastors, entrepreneurs, carpenters, electricians, etc. Some are still pursuing higher education. Family time and love is still an important aspect of Dr. Edwards' life. Today, his adult sons spend quality time together with him, and his adult daughters spend quality time together with mom. He has obtained his Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Biblical Studies from the Arlington Bible College in Baltimore, MD. He received his Master of Arts Degree in 1993 and his Doctorate of Theology in Bible and Theological Studies in 1996, from the Antietam Bible Seminary in Hagerstown, MD. Dr. Edwards serves as the Diocesan Bishop of the State of Delaware under the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International, Inc. (PCAFI); Chairman of the Eastern and Southern States Council, District of the PCAFI, Inc., and is now the Senior Pastor of The Full Gospel True Mission Church, Inc., Baltimore, MD, since 1982.