BISHOP DAVID HALL, SR.
David A. Hall, Sr., serves as pastor of historic Temple Church Of God In Christ, Memphis Tennessee. The congregation was developed by Bishop Charles H. Mason, founder of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. The ministry of the church reflects Hall’s commitment to being on the cutting edge of service to the community at large. He is the prelate of Tennessee Headquarters Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction since 2011.
Professional
- Pastor of Temple Church Of God In Christ, 672 S. Lauderdale Street, Memphis,TN
- Prelate of Tennessee Headquarters Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction since 2011.
- CEO, Church Of God In Christ Publishing House, 2500 Lamar Ave., Memphis, TN
- Editor, The Whole Truth Magazine and Newspaper, 1983-1999
- Lecturer, Institute of Church Administration and Management, 700 Martin L. King, Jr., S.W., Atlanta, GA. 30314
- Board of Trustees, Charles Mason Theological Seminary, 700 Martin L. King, Jr. S.W. Atlanta, GA. 30314.
- Founder, Life Together, Inc. 501 C (3) 672 S. Lauderdale Street, Memphis, TN 38126 (Non Profit and ancillary ministry of Temple COGIC)
- Founder, Life Together Institute for Peace, (2006) Community arm of Non Profit: Dedicated to peace, ending violence, drug abuse, gang culture and the abuse of fire arms. Conscientious Objection is key philosophy – Practical Pacifism.
Educational
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, Bachelor of Arts, 1974 (Religion and History)
Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia, Master of Divinity 1978, (Ethics)
McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois, Doctor of Ministry 1987, (Organizational Studies and Management)
Fellowships and Awards
Fund for Theological Education Fellowship, 1977
Eli Lilly Endowment/Urban Ministry Fellowship (Congress of National Black Churches) 1979-81
Honor Roll and Dean’s List: Interdenominational Theological Seminary, 1975-78
Ethics and Philosophy Honors Papers, twice recipient, Interdenominational Theological Center
Publications
- Many articles both secular and religious
- Living In Hell (The dilemma of African American Survival) contributed article, Zondervan Press, 1995
Essay to the Next Generation, Hall Publishing, 2004 - Standardized Ordination Curriculum, 2019
Personal
Married to Mary Portis Hall