ELDER TERENCE K. KIRK

“DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES”

Elder Kirk has been a lifelong member of the Williams Temple Church of God in Christ, where he has faithfully served in multiple ministers across the years.

Elder Kirk, is the father of (2) daughters, Charity and Latasha (Both now Married), after the death of his wife (Sister Issie Mae Kirk) in July – 2002 Elder Kirk remained faithful to the Lord and recently married the lovely Sister Tarshia Banks-Kirk.

Elder Kirk became Assistant Sunday School Superintendent at age 15, thus Leadership and Responsibility were given to him during his youth. He was appointed General Sunday School Superintendent (In 1997) after the Home-going of his Sunday School Mentor (Superintendent Jessie L. Murphy, Sr.).

Elder Kirk has served in several other capacities in ministry including the Office of a Deacon until (Dec. 2002) when the Lord called him into the Ministry of Preaching the Gospel.

Elder Kirk received his ministerial training and studies at the College of Biblical Studies (where he graduated , upon completing the Theologian’s Track). He also attended the C.H. Mason Bible Collegewhere: (1) He graduate “magna cum laude” for ranking No. 1 in his class. (2) He received the 2005/2006 “Master Achievement Award” (3) He also received the Master Bible Institute Certificate.

Elder Kirk was presented a Certificate of Appointment to the Office of Jurisdictional Sunday School Superintendent (March 17, 2008) by the Jurisdictional Prelate Bishop Rufus Kyles, Jr. Elder Kirk realized that the offices that the Lord has blessed him to hold are enormous responsibilities, but also he sees them as challenging opportunities to provide quality service and Christian Education for the people of God.

Elder Kirk would like to express his sincere gratitude and appreciation to his past mentors who were responsible in helping to shape his life and define his ministry:

Bishop R.E. Woodard, Sr. – was one who epitomized meekness and kindness in showing a tremendous amount of love for God’s people. His gift in preaching and teaching are treasures that I strive to Obtain.

Deacon Theopholis Groves, Sr.- was one who exemplified exceptional dedication (for the church) he was efficient with responsibility and exercised effective management skills in handling church business.

Deacon Jessie L. Murphy, Sr. – was one who was confident and secure with both his distinct position in the Lord and his place of position in the church. He often worked in the background creating platforms whereby others could exercise their gifts.

Elder Kirk prays that his life will also be a portrayal of these examples, so others can be impacted in similar ways.