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Bishop David Lee Ellis, the eleventh child of the union, was born October 4, 1935, by The Late Elder Charles H. and Florence Lucille Ellis and was to mature in an environment of close knit family harmony with deep admiration and respect for his parents. He witnessed his father's relentless pursuits in establishing the Indiana Avenue Pentecostal Church, which the two were the founding pastors in 1934 and shareholding it through the post depression years of the 30′s, the turbulent war years of the 40′s and the post war era. He marveled at his mother's ability to manage the care and comfort of her home and family and at the same time share her husband's struggle in building his church. He learned some of his most valuable life lessons from these saintly parents, lessons that served him well in the years ahead when he began his pastorate.
Following elementary and secondary education in Chicago, he studied at the Moody Bible institute in Chicago. He was filled with the Holy Ghost on January 26, 1948. He preached his initial sermon at Indiana Avenues Pentecostal Church in June, 1953. From his marriage on September 9, 1954 to Wilma Ruth Bardwell, there are four daughters and three sons. Two of his sons are ministers. Elected as Pastor of New Bethel Temple (now known as Greater Grace Temple of the Apostolic Faith) in May, 1962, he ultimately moved to Detroit, Michigan to assume full time pastoral obligations. As its history relates, Greater Grace Temple's remarkable progress is unparalleled in today's history of Black apostolic churches.
Bishop Ellis was honored in 1975 with his Doctor of Divinity Degree; in 1977 with a Doctor of Humanities Degree and in 1982 he was ordained as Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Diocesan of the 30th Episcopal District of the Georgia State Council. He also served as the Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Bishop Ellis' life can be summed up in his theme song, "Down through the years…GOD's been good to me." On March 19, 1996 Bishop David L. Ellis went home to his eternal reward.
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Is bishop William Ellis still in PAW?
No, he is, however, the presiding bishop of the PAW.
When did Rowland Ellis - bishop - die?
Rowland Ellis - bishop - died in 1911.
When was Rowland Ellis - bishop - born?
Rowland Ellis - bishop - was born in 1841.
When did Welbore Ellis - bishop - die?
Welbore Ellis - bishop - died in 1734.
When was Welbore Ellis - bishop - born?
Welbore Ellis - bishop - was born in 1651.
When was Tim Ellis - bishop - born?
Tim Ellis - bishop - was born on 1953-08-26.
Is j delano Ellis iii related to bishop William Ellis?
Yes! Bishop William is Bishop Charles uncle. Bishop William and Bishop Charles' father(Bishop David) were brothers.
Is bishop Charles Ellis related to Spencer Ellis?
yes
Where and when was Bishop Charles Ellis wife chrisette Ellis born?
in detroit,mi
Where was Bishop David L Ellis when he died?
Bishop David L. Ellis was in a National Apostolic Summit in Little Rock, AK. Bishop Ellis, who was a giant in the civil rights movement, died on March 19, 1996 at age 60.
Is Bishop J Delano Ellis Gay?
No
Is bishop j delano Ellis related to bishop Charles Ellis?
No. He is not. He is the Presiding Sr. Bishop of the Pentecostal Churches of Christ and the President and Establismentarian of The Joint College of African American Pentecostal Bishops.
