Now in its 23rd year, The Balm In Gilead has provided capacity development and technical support to over 20,000 faith institutions regarding the implementation of HIV education and health service programs including BGOC. Rev. Dr. Silvester Beaman (Senior Pastor of Bethel AME Church), Dr. Pernessa Seele (Founder & CEO of The Balm In Gilead) & Renee Beaman(Executive Director-BGOC).