Reverend Ivory Jean Nuckolls is the third of five generations of her family that serve at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, Illinois. She received the Holy Spirit at the age of fifteen and became highly involved in all facets of church ministry.

To prepare herself for her calling, Reverend Nuckolls studied at the American Conservatory of Music and is accredited with her Bachelor Degree from DePaul University in Counseling and Therapy. She is a member of the Iota Psi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education and has received her Masters Degree from DePaul University in Education and Human Services and Counseling. Reverend Nuckolls also studied at the Moody Bible Institute.

Reverend Nuckolls is married to Gerald R. Nuckolls, Jr. and together they have utilized their gifts in many ministries to further the Church, including:

Answering the call to preach and teach the word of God in the late 1980’s, Reverend Nuckolls has furthered her ministry by serving in numerous capacities including:

• Assistant Pastor, Apostolic Church of God since Oct. 20, 1996
• Director of Pastoral Care, Apostolic Church of God
• Women’s Committee
• Visitation and Family Life Ministry
• Recreation and Fitness Ministry
• Adviser, International and State Young People’s Chair of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
• Adviser, International Pentecostal Young People’s Union
• Adviser, Illinois District Council Women’s Chair
• Liaison, Interdenominational Young People’s Union
• Liaison, Interdenominational Board of Bishops Convention
• Assistant to the Presiding Prelate – International Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
• Conference Leader, Apostolic Church of God Retreat
• Administrative Director, Lupus Support Group
• Therapist, Lydia Home
• Director of Programming for Pentecostal Assembly of the World Inc. Intercessors Conference
• Conference Coordinator for Pentecostal Assembly of the World Inc. Intercessors Conference

Reverend Nuckolls has also devoted her time to various other responsibilities throughout her career, such as:

• Director, Young People’s Ministry
• Director of Worship and Chaplaincy, International Pentecostal Young People’s Union
• Director of Chaplaincy, Illinois District Council Young People’s Union
• Director, A Crisis House
• Staff Director of Singles Ministry
• New Members Committee
• Convention Coordinator, Apostolic Church of God
• Chaplain, Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir
• Liaison Advisor to the Support Group – Moody Bible Institute Solheim Center
• Chair, Community Development Board YWCA – Chicago
• Committee Member, La Rabida Big Heart Ambassador
• Convention Coordinator, International Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Music Workshop
• Convention Program Director, International Pentecostal Assemblies of the World

Reverend Nuckolls was the recipient of the Big Hearts for Young Heroes award from La Rabida Children’s Hospital and was nominated for the Community Leader of the Year award from the National Council of Negro Women, Inc…

Whilst this succinct recount serves as an overview of Ivory’s life, work and Godly commitment, it doesn’t truly reflect her passionate love of God and His word; her extensive and innumerable sacrifices for the work of the Lord and her sensitivity to the needs of his people.