She was saved in 1975 under the leadership of the late pastor John P. Shaw. She received a solid foundation in right living and the standards of the Apostolic Doctrine as spelled out in God's Word. Pastor Allen was called to preach that Word in 1985. God sent her Acts 26:15-18, "I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister, to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins." She was called to pastor in 1997 in Norwich, Connecticut, where she pastors The Apostolic Church of the Good Shepherd, Inc. She is the wife of Deacon James T. Allen. They are the proud parents of five children, grandparents of five, and one great-grandchild.
