After A. A. Cowan's salvation at the age of 12 in Morehead city, North Carolina, he had a great desire to become a minister for God. He began ministering at the tender age of 16 and became a Co-Pastor of a small church at the age of 18. Over the next few years, he knew then that God had a much BIGGER plan for his life. A. A. Cowan became apart of Victory Church in New Bern, North Carolina and served as a National Evangelist to teach and preach the gospel through out many parts the country.
In 1992, A. A. Cowan moved to Norfolk, Virginia and founded Light of the Glorious Gospel Church and later was changed to Triumphant church. Many were invigorated and transformed by the uniquely powerful preaching and teaching of the Word of God. Also, A. A. Cowan served on the board of directors of the International Apostolic Fellowship of Churches, Inc. He assisted assisted with evangelistic outreach of the organization through television media production, nationwide tent crusades and establishment of new churches. Later A. A. Cowan transitioned from pastor to traveling minister to conduct revival meetings to increase spiritual initiative and renewal in the life of the church congregation.
Today, A. A. Cowan is a Prophetic/Apostolic minister currently based in Virginia Beach. He serves in the office of a Prophet and has been involved in Christian Ministry most his life. He brings a very strong biblical message to his listeners. The message that he delivers is also clear, concise and life-changing to those it touches.He is the Founder of A.A. Cowan Ministries, a premier prophetic ministry. A.A. Cowan Ministries primary focus is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the Word via media resources. Audio and video messages offer encouragement and salvation to individuals beyond the ministries immediate reach.