Higher Ground Ministries

Who We Are

Higher Ground Ministries is a full gospel ministry committed to lifting up the name of Jesus, meeting specific needs and winning the lost through Spirit-led outreaches and the training of outreach ministers.

Our Vision

The vision of Higher Ground Ministries is to call, train, equip, empower and release outreach ministers to the glory of God. We are committed to identifying and activating a wide variety of ministry gifts for the express purpose of winning the lost to Christ.

About Higher Ground Ministries

Our Pastors

pastor photo Jim & Jean Brissey are Senior Pastors of Higher Ground Ministries. They love Jesus and have been serving Him as pastors for 14 years. Together, they planted Higher Ground Ministries in DeLand, FL. in 1999. Their passion for outreach and souls has resulted in hundreds of soul-winning outreaches in the U.S. and abroad and the training of outreach ministers. Jim & Jean are both ordained by Drs. Rodney & Adonica Howard-Browne, Revival Ministries International. Jim earned a Bachelor of Biblical Studies from Omega Seminary and Jean earned an Associate of Theology from Spirit Life Ministries. Jim & Jean have two grown kids who serve, along with their spouses, at Higher Ground Ministries. They also have 6 precious grandkids: Meagan, Elicia, Gina, Jimmy, David & Joey.