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TN State Bishop

Paul & Barbara Holt

Bishop Paul Holt is the State Bishop for the Church of God of Prophecy in Tennessee. His wife, Barbara Holt, serves as the executive assistant. Prior to serving in this role, Bishop Holt worked for 16 years for the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices in Cleveland, TN. At the International Offices, he served as the Executive Director of Finance & Administration, Corporate Board member, Executive Committee member, Stewardship Ministries Coordinator, Assembly Task Force Chairman, Global Missions Committee Chairman, and  Heritage Ministries Director. Before transitioning to the International Offices in 2007, he served as a lead pastor for almost 20 years. During his pastoral years, he served as a member of the TN Marriage Enrichment Board, the State Finance & Stewardship Committee, the Ministerial Review Board, TCBL Instructor, Youth Camp Director, State Men’s Ministries Director, and District Presbyter. Bishop Holt has undergraduate degrees in Business and Leadership and earned Master’s degrees in Theology and Business Administration. Bishop Holt and his wife Barbara are partners in life and ministry. They recently co-authored their first book, The Goldfish Principle. They have two sons and eight grandchildren.

Bishop Terry Barnwell

Bishop Terry Barnwell

Area Presbyter - Upper East & East TN
Bishop Rick Lyles

Bishop Rick Lyles

Area Presbyter - Plateau Region
Bishop Bobby Peoples

Bishop Bobby Peoples

Area Presbyter - Middle TN Region
Bishop Joe Watson

Bishop Joe Watson

Area Presbyter - Mid-West & Southwest TN
Windell Moore

Windell Moore

Advisor to the State Bishop
Sammy & Heather Hall

Sammy & Heather Hall

Camp Ground Manager & Rentals
Margaret Bryant

Margaret Bryant

TN Children's Ministries
Sharon Farruggia-Paige

Sharon Farruggia-Paige

TN Mentoring - Cover22 Director
Charles Thornburg

Charles Thornburg

TN Men's Ministries Director
Evan Jones

Evan Jones

TN Impact Youth Ministries Director
Bishop Anthony Cain

Bishop Anthony Cain

Area Presbyter - Southeast TN
Bishop Chad Bagley

Bishop Chad Bagley

Area Presbyter - Mid-South Region
Bishop Mike Burton

Bishop Mike Burton

Area Presbyter - Middle TN North & South Regions
Bishop Clayton Mahan

Bishop Clayton Mahan

Area Presbyter - Northwest TN Region
Londa Richardson

Londa Richardson

Thrive Adult Ministries
Kim Batson

Kim Batson

TN Women's Ministries & Camp Coordinator
Michael Harris

Michael Harris

C.P.R. & Multiply 2030 Coordinator
Jeff & Kimmy Jones

Jeff & Kimmy Jones

Director of Finance & CRAVE College & Career Ministries
Robert George, Jr.

Robert George, Jr.

Ministry Development & Training Coordinator (MDT)

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