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Bishop Ellis organized
Mount Tabor
Union Baptist Church in February of 1987 with thirteen members. Mount
Tabor (now Full Gospel Baptist Church), is one of the fastest growing
churches
in The Bahamas; and over the years the Ministry has emerged as the
largest body
of believers in the country. With a membership of more than 7,000; the
life-changing messages delivered by Bishop Ellis are regularly quoted
throughout the country and in the country’s House of Parliament.
Bishop Ellis has been
involved in
the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International since its
inception and
on May 3rd, 1995 he was consecrated as Bishop of Foreign Ministries.
Bishop Ellis’ diligence and commitment to the Fellowship has resulted in
his
serving in numerous capacities. He has served as the first Regional
Bishop for the Bahamas, the first Bishop of Foreign Ministry, the first
Chairman of the College of Bishops; as 1st Assistant to The
International
Presiding Bishop and 3rd International Presiding Bishop. He presently
serves as the 2nd Presiding Bishop of the International Fellowship and
Chairman
of the Full Gospel Denomination in the Bahamas. He holds an Honorary
Doctor of Divinity Degree from both St. Thomas Christian College and
from
Virginia Theological Seminary and College.
In 2004, Bishop Ellis
was honored
by Civil Society as a “Living Legend” in The Bahamas. In November 2005,
Bishop Ellis received one of the highest honors of the Commonwealth, the
CMG
(Companion of St. Michael and St. George). The most Distinguished Order
of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded
in
1818 by George, Prince of Wales. It is used by the British Monarchy
(Her
Majesty, The Queen of England) to honor individuals who have rendered
distinguished services in Commonwealth nations.
Bishop Ellis is
passionate about
the Word of God and its ability to transform lives. This is clearly
demonstrated both in his fresh style of ministry and in the profound yet
practical books that he has authored. Along with the obvious anointing
of
the Holy Spirit upon his life, Bishop Ellis is a well prepared
Pastor/Preacher. A noted author, Bishop Ellis has written ten (10)
books
including;
The Power Of The Blood
Understanding Demon
A Check Up From The
Neck Up
A Look Around From The
Shoulder
Down
Appreciating Your
Personal Value
Gaining Entrance Into
Your Promise
Land
Living In Your
Promised Land
Between Heaven And
Earth
Surviving The Crisis
Fasting For Effective
Results
The Power Of Pain
and his latest work,
“Pursuing The
Glory”. He is a much sought
after preacher
and to date has preached throughout the Bahamas, in various Caribbean
countries, in North America, Germany, Africa and Israel.
Bishop Ellis is
married to the
former Patrice Michelle Johnson and they along with their children
reside in
West New Providence on the beautiful island of Nassau in The Bahamas.
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