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Our Staff
The following are staff members assisting in
the leadership of EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International. Please
feel free to return for updates.
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Cliff C. Morris, Jr.,
Th.D., Ph.D.
Senior Bishop/CEO
EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International
Bishop Morris is a native of Fort Pierce, Florida graduating
salutatorian from Lincoln Park Academy in 1969. He is a double
alumnus of Florida A & M University of Tallahassee, Florida.
He holds two doctorates in Theology and Mathematics Education
from United Bible College and Seminary and the University
of South Florida, respectively. He is the overseer of the
EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International ministry. He has recently
retired as Dean and Professor of Mathematics at the west campus
of Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Morris
is married to Angela Reed Morris. See website for Dr. Morris' biographical
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Edward M. Thomas,
Sr., Th.D.
Bishop/Senior Pastor
EL Bethel Temple @ Orlando
Bishop Thomas (Pastor T) is a native of Arcadia, Florida.
He graduated from Florida A & M University of Tallahassee,
Florida with a bachelors in Music. He is a double alumnus
of the United Bible College and Seminary of Orlando with both
masters and doctorate in Theology. Dr. Thomas is the senior
pastor of EL Bethel Temple @ Orlando and is married to Elder
Carolyn P. Thomas. |
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The Late James T.
Williams
Bishop/Executive Director
Archie Williams, Sr. Foundation
Bishop Williams was a native of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He
graduated from Mumford High School in Detroit, Michigan and
furthered his education at both Treveca Nazarene College and
the Florida Theological College of Nashville, Tennessee and
Orlando, Florida, respectively. He served as the senior pastor
of Sanford EL Bethel Temple of Sanford, Florida. Bishop Williams
married the lovely Lady Marian Williams. He is one of Bishop
Archie William's three sons. Bishop "Tiger" Williams
went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2005.
The Archie Williams, Sr. Foundation helped secure financial
support for the EL Bethel Christian Academy and for church-planting.
He also led our History Committee and was responsible for
our official church archives. |
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Jennie S. Thompson
Administrator General/Deaconess
EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International
Deaconess Thompson has is a native of Brooksville, Florida
where she graduated an honors student from high school. She
has served as administrative aide to two county commissioners
and as appointment/scheduler to former County Chairman Linda
Chapin. She was a personal assistant to Bishop Williams and
continues as administrator general for Bishop Morris. The
official EL Bethel logo was developed by Miss J. Deaconess
Thompson is married to Mr. Lascell Thompson. |
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Elder LouVallies Williams
National Mother
EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International
Mother Williams is a native of Miami, Florida where she obtained
her secondary education. She is a realtor-broker, nurse, and
world traveler having been invited to serve as personal nurse
for the princess of the Kingdom of Saudia-Arabia. She also
serves our ministry as National Mother with Mother Postell.
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Minister Renita Wells
Osselyn
President, Ministering Team
EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International
Minister Wells is a native of Eatonville, Florida having completed
her secondary education at Hungerford High. She has several
talents/skills having been a Community Service Officer and
Orlando Police Officer for many years. She serves as President
of the Senior Bishop's International Ministry Team and accompanies
the senior bishop at ministry events.
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Mother Valegia Postell
National Mother/Special Asst for Convocation Planning
EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International
Mother Postell is a native of Orlando, Florida completing
her secondary education in the city beautiful. She is principal
organizer and convener of Women of the Word and serves as
National Mother with Mother Val at EL Bethel Temple of Jesus
International. She serves locally as mother at the Rainbow
Church. She was wife of the Late Brother Willie Postell.
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Deaconess Diana Mincy
Special Assistant for Convocation Planning
EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International
Deaconess Mincy is a native of Orlando, Florida where she
completed her high school studies. She serves with Mother
Postell and others in the set up and planning of various ministry
events. She also serves occasionally as photo archivist. |
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