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Bryant, who after the 11th grade had dropped out of high school, later obtained a GED certificate and went on to further his education. He holds a BA degree in Political Science and International Studies from [[Morehouse College]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], and earned a MA of Divinity degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. In 2005 he received his Doctorate of Ministry Degree. |
Bryant, who after the 11th grade had dropped out of high school, later obtained a GED certificate and went on to further his education. He holds a BA degree in Political Science and International Studies from [[Morehouse College]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], and earned a MA of Divinity degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. In 2005 he received his Doctorate of Ministry Degree. |
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Prior to his role as pastor, Dr. Bryant served as the director of the NAACP’s youth and college division. A dynamic motivational speaker, he was responsible for over 650 youth councils and college chapters, representing over 68,000 young people in the United States, Germany, and Japan. Today, his ecumenical messages have been heard in such other places abroad such as South Africa, Belgium, England, and India. |
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Bishop Jamal Bryant | |
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| Born | Jamal Harrison Bryant May 21, 1971 |
| Occupation(s) | evangelist, TV personality, theologian |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Spouse | Gizelle Bryant |
| Children | 4 daughters Topaz, Grace, and twins Angel and Adore |
| Website | Official Website |
Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant. (born May 21, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American evangelist. television personality, and pastor of the Empowerment Temple in his hometown of Baltimore. He is the son of Bishop John Richard Bryant, Senior Bishop and Presiding Prelate of the Fourth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
Early life and education
Bryant, who after the 11th grade had dropped out of high school, later obtained a GED certificate and went on to further his education. He holds a BA degree in Political Science and International Studies from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, and earned a MA of Divinity degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. In 2005 he received his Doctorate of Ministry Degree.
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Prior, and India.
Empowerment Temple
Bryant and his wife Gizelle founded the church in 2000 with a congregation 43 people, The first service was held on Easter Sunday, April 22, 2000, in a Baltimore City banquet hall. Within seven years, The congregation grew to a population of 10,000 members to become the fastest growing church within the A.M.E. denomination. on February 15, 2004, the Empowerment Temple congregation moved into a new 2,000 seat facility located in Baltimore.
“Power for Life” TV and Radio broadcasts
Bryant's “Power for Life” broadcast can be heard weekly on both internet radio and on podcasts and across the United States, the Caribbean, England and throughout the continent of Africa. His television broadcast can be seen weekly on such Christian networks such as Trinity Broadcasting Network, and also on BET's Morning Worship segment on weekday mornings. Excerpts of his sermons can also be seen online at his online website. [1]
Other televison appearnces
In addition to his own program, Dr. Bryant has appeared on BET’s Meet the Faith, CNN, C-Span, and Politically Incorrect. He has also served as a panelist on the National town hall meeting entitled, “The State of Black America”, and “The State of the Black Church”, hosted by renowned author and talk show personality Tavis Smiley. According to Ebony Magazine, label him as one of America’s future leaders.
Family
Bryant and his wife, Gizelle Bryant, have four daughters, Topaz, Grace, and twins Angel and Adore. They reside in Baltimore. He is also the brother of Dr. Thema Simone Bryant Davis.
References
- ^ http://www.jamalbryantonline.com Bishop Jamal Bryant's online weblink