About Us
Ottis and Gail is a husband and wife team evangelizing together both in word and song. As a musical duo, they perform their music Southern Gospel style. Gail writes most of the songs The Gores sing. For their 1st Project, Ottis has recorded some of her original songs.
As ministers, they are both credentialed in the Church of God, Cleveland, TN and choose to preach the gospel because of the calling placed upon their lives by God. Bishop Ottis Gore states "Our desire is to see souls saved and be a blessing to the people of God." The Gores have ministered for approximately 27+ years in different capacities within the church (including Senior Pastor).
Ottis (pronounced `ah-tis`) was born in Wilmington, NC and attended Pine Valley Church of God while growing up. He excelled in vocal talent both in school and in church.
After marrying and moving to Benson, NC in 1983, he and wife Gail, ministered in music and the youth program at the Benson Church of God. They successfully developed the youth ensemble that won State Teen Talent Competition in 1990. Afterward, Ottis felt the call to pursue credentials as a minister of the Word. He began his first pastorate in Wade, NC in 1993. Ottis attended Heritage Bible College in Dunn, NC and received his Bachelor of Religious Studies.
Gail was born in Raleigh, NC, grew up in Benson, and attended Benson Church of God. She was active in the church as the pianist, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Director, and Radio Ministry Broadcast. She traveled with the Whitman Family Singers, which is her family, approximately 20+ years as vocalist and pianist.
Gail pursued her calling as a minister with her husband and is now an Ordained Minister. They both work together in the venue God has called them.
Currently, Bishop Ottis and Gail are members of the Praise Fellowship Church of God in Fayetteville, NC.
Ottis and Gail have one son whose name is Cliff. He is a talented drummer and is currently working within the Youth Department at Rivers of Living Waters Church of God.
