Bishop ted thomas bio
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Ted Thomas Sr.
American cleric
Ted Thomas Sr. | |
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| Church | Pentecostal |
| Archdiocese | Virginia First Jurisdiction, COGIC |
| In office | 1984–2020 |
| Predecessor | Bishop David C. Love |
| Successor | Bishop Marc A. Thomas, Sr. (as bishop of the Virginia First Jurisdiction and Pastor of New Community Temple COGIC) Rev. Bruce E. Hughes (as pastor of the St. Stephen's COGIC) |
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| Ordination | 1959 |
| Consecration | 1984 |
| Born | (1935-10-19)October 19, 1935 Raeford, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 2020(2020-06-24) (aged 84) Suffolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Charletta Virginia Clifton Thomas |
| Children | 6 children and 11 grandchildren |
Bishop Ted Gera Thomas Sr. (October 19, 1935 – June 24, 2020) was an American cleric with the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) who was consecrated to be the s
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T. D. Jakes
American preacher (born 1957)
Thomas Dexter Jakes (born June 9, 1957) is an American non-denominational Christian evangelical pastor and motivational speaker. He is the senior pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch in Dallas, Texas. Jakes's church services and Evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch. He is the author of many books and also produces films.[1]
Early life
[edit]Thomas Dexter Jakes was born on June 9, 1957, in South Charleston, West Virginia, and grew up in the Vandalia neighborhood in Charleston, West Virginia.[2]
Career
[edit]In 1982, at age 25, Jakes became the pastor of Greater Emanuel Temple of Faith, a storefront church in Smithers, West Virginia, with ten members.[3] In 1988, he joined the denomination Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies founded by Bishop Sherman Watkins.[4] In 1990, Jakes moved to South Charleston, West Virginia, and his c
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Biography: Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr.
Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr. was born to Elder & Mrs. Simeul Thomas on October 19, 1935 in Raeford, North Carolina. From birth, God anointed Bishop Thomas to set the captives free. Born & raised in the Church of God in Christ, his foundation was sure and his course was set, Bishop Thomas would pioneer the gospel of Jesus Christ in years to come.
Bishop Thomas furthered his education & received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Norfolk State University, a Masters of Science degree in Mathematics from the Hampton Institute & a Doctorate of Divinity degree from Trinity Hall College. He also has additional education from the Moody Bible Institute, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia & the William and Mary College.
In moving into the calling God placed on Bishop Thomas, he was licensed to preach in 1959. He served as the Associate Pastor at Clifton Tabernacle COGIC in Por