Apostle Dr. Ronald D. Ackerson II, a native of Los Angeles, CA, is the son of the late Ronald D. Ackerson Sr. and Mrs. La’Tonya Marcus. With a profound passion for ministry and a heart for the saints of God, Apostle Ackerson has dedicated his life to serving in various capacities within the church. His journey in ministry has seen him take on roles such as Deacon, Usher, Elder, Intercessory Prayer Team Elder, Youth Leader, Healing and Deliverance Team Member, Counselor’s Team Member, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Teacher, Presider, and Amour Bearer. His ministry has extended to numerous platforms across the United States and Germany.

Currently, Apostle Ackerson is an Affirmed Apostle and Prophet, and an Ordained Pastor, actively engaged in Spiritual Warfare and Healing & Deliverance. He is the Founder and President of Abundant Grace Worship Ministries International and Ronald Ackerson Ministries Training Center Inc., both founded on the principles of Ephesians 4:11-13. His mission is to equip and encourage the saints for the work of ministry by empowering them with revelation knowledge and understanding, preparing a people for the coming of the Lord. Apostle Ackerson has received extensive training in Ministering Spiritual Gifts and Prophetic Healing and Deliverance from Christian International, under the leadership of Bishop Bill Hamon. Additionally, he has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity.

Apostle Ackerson has trained numerous Apostolic Intercessory Prayer Teams in the art of prayer and intercession. His ministry has reached a broader audience through appearances on a Prophetic Panel on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and through hosting "The Lion’s Den Radio Broadcast" on WCGL FM 97.4 & AM 1360 in Jacksonville, Florida, alongside his wife.

A dedicated servant to his country, Apostle Ackerson served nearly 14 years as an active duty soldier in the United States Army. His service took him across the United States and abroad, including tours in Korea, Germany, and Iraq in support of the recent war. He retired in 2009 as a Staff Sergeant and a Purple Heart decorated combat veteran.

Apostle Ackerson currently resides in Jacksonville, FL, and is a devoted father to his daughters. His favorite scripture is Revelation 12:11: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death."

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