BISHOP LINWOOD E. DILLARD, JR.
Bishop Linwood Dillard, Jr., the quintessential 21st century ministry leader, is changing the world through a powerful ministry of word and witness. His powerful preaching style, uncanny leadership skills, and business-based background are seamlessly sown together to permit this ministry giant to make great impact.
Bishop Dillard’s reach emanates from the ministry that he and his wife planted in 2001, Citadel of Deliverance, and is now one of the fastest growing churches in the city. His ministry and leadership have fostered a platform that transcends economical, racial, social, and religious barriers.
His resume is one that is educated, anointed, and accomplished with monumental successes, Bishop has served and continues to serve in many capacities in the faith community and broader community, including
- Chairman, COGIC International Auxiliaries in Ministry Convention
- Member, City of Memphis Faith In Action Steering Committee
- Member, Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change Advisory Board
- Bishop, TN Metropolitan Jurisdiction
- Treasurer, Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis
- President, Citadel of Memphis CDC
- Recording Artist and Executive Producer
- Chaplain, Shelby County Board of Commissioners & Memphis City Council
- Assistant Secretary, COGIC Tithing Fund
- Coordinator, COGIC Founder’s Celebration
- COGIC Planning Coordinator, MLK50
- And so many others
Bishop Dillard earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a Master of Divinity Degree from Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Ministry Leadership and currently completing his Doctor of Ministry Degree. He also studied at Christian Brothers University pursuing a Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management. Bishop Dillard has also been recipient of numerous awards, resolutions and proclamations, and citations for his ministerial, social, academic, and community involvement and achievements.
He is happily married to Stephanie Marie Dillard and they are the proud parents of three amazing children-Faith Marie,
Linwood, III, and Joy Marie.