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Favorite Scripture 

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 King James Version 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

EDUCATION

Regent University

August 2012 – May 2018

Doctor of Ministry Dissertation Concentration: Juvenile Justice and Leadership Renewal

Payne Theological Seminary

August 2007 – May 2012

Master of Divinity Thesis Concentration: Juvenile Justice

West Tennessee Conference Board of Examiners

5-year Study Completion

Memphis State University

August 1987- May 1989 Concentration: Business Administration and Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pastoral Leadership January 2019- Present

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office-Sergeant Jail Division March 1991–June 2016

Detective/Investigator, Academy Instructor, Area Supervisor, Housing Supervisor, Union Representative and Chairperson   

Century Management Assistant Manager, Supervise Area McDonald’s Restaurant 

June 1989–March 1991

SKILLS

Preaching, Teaching, Soul-Winning, Making Disciples, Writing Sermons-Teachings-Books-Songs-Poetry, Leadership Coach, Life Coach, Youth Advocacy, Music Director, Music Recording, Motivational Speaking, Multiple Topic Agenda Planning and Group Facilitation. 

CHURCH AFFILIATION

Life-long member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Ward Chapel AME Church, Memphis, TN 59 years until Pastoral leadership began.

All Annual Conferences since entering the Board of Examiners

Countless variety of conferences from the local to the Connectional level including serving as a Clergy Alternate to the Fifty-first Quadrennial Session of the General Conference. 

Both of my children grew up in the same AME Church I grew up in and were active in all youth activities. Both are still active members of our Zion.  

Author Profile

Publications: 

Dissertation-- Developing A Prison Re-Entry and Disciple-Making Protocol for Families in the West Tennessee Region of the Thirteenth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee, 

Wee Wisdom, 

Inspiration for Life’s Journey 

Wisdom Personified 

Prison to Priesthood-A CO’s Perspective 

Lynching Lynchism-It’s Time to Heal and What We Must Do

*Newest* Book: Lil Wiz 

Available wherever books are sold.

Contributing Articles for the Secret Chamber and Christian Recorder

Civic Engagement

Eastern Star and Zeta Phi Beta Soroity

Church Positions 

Sunday School Teacher

WMS Member and YPD Director, Ward Chapel AME Church

Ordained Deacon, 2009

Ordained Elder, 2011

Pastoral Ministry (3 years)

Conference Women in Ministry Coordinator (9 years)

Resolution Committee (2 years)

Judicial Committee (2 years)

Vice President West TN Ministerial Alliance (2 years)

Hobbies

 Writing, Singing, Traveling, Gardening

CONTACT 

GOT QUESTIONS? PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME

PHONE: 901-686-0057
 EMAIL: terristrong3082@gmail.com