Apostle Alvin D. Stewart, Jr., B.S.M., D.D., is a man of vision and integrity fulfilling God’s purpose and destiny. At an early age, the anointing of God was evident in his life. Apostle Stewart was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 14, and was called into the ministry in May of 1988. He became a licensed minister in 1991 under his Pastor, Dr. C. E. Richardson of Prayer Temple Church of God in Christ, where he served as an associate minister until 1996.

In January 1996, the spirit of God began to minister to Apostle Stewart concerning the pastorate, and Apostle Stewart accepted the charge from Heaven in March 1996. Bishop John D. Young, presiding prelate of the Northwest Florida Jurisdiction, then ordained Minister Stewart as an elder and Bishop C. D. Kinsey, Presiding Prelate of the Central Florida Jurisdiction, anointed and consecrated him for the office. After much prayer and consideration from Apostle Stewart's wife, Evang. Lisa A. Stewart, God ordained the doors of Abundant Life & Restoration Ministries, Incorporated to be opened on June 9, 1996, and their lives have never been the same.

Since its inception in 1996, Abundant Life & Restoration Ministries, Incorporated (ALARM), has grown tremendously, spiritually and physically. This ministry has proven to be a progressive body of believers that is striving for "EXCELLENCE in Ministry". During the first three months, the ministry grew from four (4) members to seventy (70) faithful members! Now, with 2,500 covenant partners, we are continuing to experience growth in our ministry. Therefore, in order to accommodate the Kingdom mandate to go From the Community...To the Nations, ALARM has now become Abundant Life & Restoration Ministries International, Incorporated.

In August 1999, while under the leadership of Bishop John D. Young, Apostle Stewart was appointed superintendent of the Tallahassee District. At that time, he was the overseer of several churches within the Northwest Florida Jurisdiction. As a result of the anointing on Apostle Stewart’s life, Bishop John D. Young later appointed him as his second administrative assistant in March 2000. In 2002 Apostle Stewart was favored to receive his Doctorate of Divinity from St. Thomas Christians College. Later that same year, by the leading of the Holy Spirit Apostle Stewart was led to change spiritual coverings and received the blessing of Bishop Young. He is currently submitted to Bishop Joby Brady, the overseer of River Fellowship International Ministries, located in Raleigh, NC. Now, Apostle Stewart serves as the First Presiding Bishop of The River Fellowship International.

As a businessman, Apostle Stewart carries an anointing for prosperity. With his innate business acumen and an unquestionable understanding of stewardship, Apostle Stewart has established several businesses within ALARM that operate throughout the community, including Kabed Records and the ALARM School of Excellence, which presently teaches pre-K and will soon teach 3rd – 8th grade. In February 2002, Apostle Stewart became a member of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. Because of the breadth and scope of his vision, the Lord favored Apostle Stewart with the opportunity to serve on the Mayor’s City Unity Prayer Breakfast Committee.

Not only is Apostle Stewart an anointed pastor, teacher, prophet, evangelist, and businessman, he is also an anointed gospel recording artist. In 1996, he released a project titled He Cares. His latest projects include Thank You, (featuring the ALARM Praise & Worship Chorale), and Spiritual Medicine for Your Body, a CD of healing scriptures, which were both produced by Kabed Records. Apostle Stewart has also written three books titled Conviction vs. Condemnation, SELAH!, and The Pathway to Accomplishment.

Apostle Stewart is a humble man who is serious about soul-winning. He is truly tuned in to the heartbeat of God as he seeks direction on “Building a Spiritual Community to Impact the WHOLE MAN”. His desire is to help “REAL people with REAL problems find REAL answers in Jesus.” Apostle Stewart has been commissioned by God, as recorded in Luke 4:18-19, to minister to the lost. To God Be the Glory!