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This is a video of the rally I spoke at on August 6, 2023 which was the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshimma and Nagasaki. It was held at the United Nations Plaza with a crowd of over 500 peace makers. Some of the other speakers were Presidential candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Aaron Day and Mike Ter Maat. Also represented were Democrats, Republicans, three religions and many other nationalities. My speech is at the 28:18 minute of the video. I was privileged to do the Innvocation, render my speech and sing the song "Let There Be Peace On Earth."
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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
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EMAIL: terristrong3082@gmail.com
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