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Bishop Roderick Mitchell surrendered his heart to the  Lord Jesus Christ in 1977.  He has been proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ since July of 1978.  He is the Founder and Pastor of the New Life Church, Inc. of Cleveland, Mississippi since March of 1994.  As a Pastor - Teacher to the Body of Christ, the Spirit of God through him enlightens, empowers, and encourages the lives of men to embrace the will of God.  Consequently, he travels extensively, ministering to clergy, victim service advocates, students and church congregations alike.  His deep healing approach to ministry transcends cultural and denominational barriers.  He is married to the former Mary Butler.  They have been blessed with one child:  Isaac.

HIS EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Þ Doctorate of Divinity, Tyrannus University of Biblical Studies, College of Theology & Divinity, Santa Teresa, New Mexico, June 21, 2008

Þ Doctorate of  Ministry from Minnesota Graduate School of Theology,  June 6, 1998.

Þ Doctor of Apostolic Ministry, Institute for Teaching God's Word Theological Seminary, Rockdale, Texas,  June 7, 1997.

Þ Certificate of Completion, Sonship School of the Firstborn, Killeen, TX, June 3, 2007

Þ Master of Christian Counseling, Triune Biblical University, Longview, Washington, May  1997.

Þ Bachelors of Biblical Studies, Institute for Teaching God's Word Seminary, Rockdale, TX, June 1995

Services in Ministry

Þ Bishop/Founder of Miletus Covenant Connection, Cleveland, MS, July 2006 to present

Þ Consecration to the Bishopric, Covenant Connection International, Bishop Nate Holcomb-Presiding Prelate, Headquarters-Coppers Cove/Killeen Texas, October 26, 2003

Þ President, Cleveland Ministerial Association, January 1995-December 1997

Þ Board Member & Instructor, Our House Inc.: New Birth To Violence Free Living, Greenville, MS , October 1995 to present

Þ Pastor, The New Life Church, Inc., Cleveland, MS, March 1994—present

Þ Pastor, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Cleveland, MS, March 1986-December 1993

HIGHLIGHTS OF AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

Certification of  Honor given by the State of Texas House of Representatives, May 31, 1997.

National Crime Victims Service Award, the highest federal honor for victim advocacy, sponsored by the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice program, Office for Victims of Crime, Washington, D.C.,  presented by Vice-President Al Gore and U. S. Attorney General Janet Reno, April 18, 1997.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

A colleague of Pastor Mitchell indicates that his deep belief in the power of education transcends cultural and denominational barriers, reaching all crime victims, young and old, as well as at-risk youth, with inspirational messages that help to heal and prevent crime.  Pastor Mitchell is an energetic speaker...outgoing leader...high achiever...with strong belief in the Gospel of Jesus and the Principles of God's Kingdom.

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