Pastors Emeritus Ed and Beth Barnes were in ministry for eighteen years in 1994 before they began SOLC. During that first eighteen years, the Barnes ministered in Russia, South Africa, Mexico, the Caribbean, and throughout the USA. They ministered in Russia before and during the demise of the Soviet Union. They were among the first to be involved in street witnessing in Moscow and crusade meetings. In 1993, the Lord began to change the direction of Ed and Beth's ministry toward pastoring. He led them to Indianapolis to begin and pastor a Word of Faith church on the Westside of Indianapolis. The Lord told them to build a great church and to teach Victorious Living Through Faith.

On Easter morning, April 3, 1994, Spirit of Life Church had its first service in a hotel with two people in attendance. From that humble beginning, the Lord has given SOLC a loving and enthusiastic congregation and beautiful facility on Raceway Road.

Both are licensed and ordained by the International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM) based in Texas.