A Running Back’s Run Back Home Pastor John Ryan Lee is a passionate, dedicated servant with the gift to preach and teach the Word of God. He is among the rising transformational leaders and voices in his generation and seeks to lead others to Christ through love. As the thirteenth of fifteen children born to the union of the Rev. Clarence Isaac Lee Jr. and the late Betty Jean (Mosley) Lee, he was raised in Crawfordsville, Indiana under their loving and watchful care. The son of an Apostolic preacher, his childhood was filled with weekly church services and bible studies, revivals, prayer nights, and youth activities. In his formative years, he participated in academic clubs and played sports, becoming a decorated athlete in high school as a running back, earning All-State honors and was selected as a member of the Indiana All-Star football team. After overcoming several obstacles and personal battles, Pastor John rededicated his life to the Lord and began a journey of restoration by attending Greater Lighthouse Apostolic Church (Pastor Steven T. Lee, Senior Pastor) in Lafayette, Indiana. It was there he embraced the grace of God that never left him all those years he was running from God’s will for his life and accepted his call to ministry. He later relocated to Muncie and started attending Greater Grace Church (Bishop Kendrick L. Winburn) where he grew in favor and stature with both God and man. His love for the sacred scripture and helping others come to know Christ more intimately allowed him to preach and teach Sunday School. While at Greater Grace Church, he also sang on the worship team and assisted Bishop Winburn in various ministry duties. He remained faithful in service there until joining Berea Apostolic Church, serving alongside his father-in-law, Bishop Renzie Abram. Upon becoming steadfast in his walk with the Lord, he set out to finish what had halted years ago. He is a recent graduate of Ball State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. This fall, he will continue his educational goals at his alma mater pursuing an MBA in Finance. He has also been accepted into the Harvard Business Program and plans to pursue a certification in Business Analytics. Pastor John is currently a teacher in the Muncie Community School Corporation and serves on the City of Muncie’s Unsafe Building Housing Authority Board. Additionally, he volunteers in various local outreach programs such as Feed My Sheep. Pastor John recently celebrated three years of marriage to his lovely wife, First Lady Lynnetta Lee. Together, they lead and serve in ministry at Berea Apostolic Church, as well as being involved in other Christian initiatives in the area. Other than receiving Christ in his life, he considers his family and children (6 sons and 1 daughter) to be his greatest gifts and blessing. His message to those who may have lost their way is: “Run back home; God is waiting with His arms wide open.”
Born for This and More First Lady Lynnetta Lee is purposed with greatness and was born for her role as a pastor’s wife. She is the third daughter and seventh child born to the Reverend Dr. Renzie, founding pastor of Berea Apostolic Church, and the late Mother Lois Abram. The core values of hard work, persistence, and strong family values that her parents instilled in her and her siblings was evident when in 1999 she worked for the Local Union 1112 on various construction projects. Prior to working construction, she worked for the school system in the day and cleaned office buildings during the evening. She graduated from Burris Laboratory School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Community Health Science from Ball State University. She has been employed through the Muncie Community School corporation, Youth Opportunity Center, Open Door Community Services and Open Door/BMH. In 2000, she was hired by the Delaware County Health Department, earning the title of Health Educator and Environmental Health Specialist – she later became the Director of the Food and Environmental Division. In 2014, Lynnetta accepted a job at Ball State University and currently is the Manager of Training for the Dining Department. As manager of training, she facilitates presentations, organizes workshops, creates and updates manuals as well as trains dining management and staff on various topics. Aside from her professional work responsibilities, she humbly serves as the Administrative Assistant at Berea Church. She also takes great joy in teaching Sunday School and Bible Class, and has has spoken at numerous church programs, women’s retreats and other religious conferences. In addition to her ministry responsibilities at Berea, she has played an integral role in the Black Expo Health Fair Committee, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Adolescent Pregnancy Committee, The Health Coalition of Delaware County, American Heart Association’s Stroke Committee and the Faith & Wellness subcommittee. On a personal note, she feels blessed to minister alongside her husband, Pastor John, and is expecting God to bless them in their new season.
In the 1980’s there was a group of saints having prayer in various homes. Elder Renzie Abram and his wife, Missionary Lois, were a part of that prayer group. Then Elder Renzie Abram, who had been a faithful member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church (later named Emmanuel Temple) for about twenty-three years discerned the voice of the Lord to leave Emmanuel Temple and start a church and a school In November of 1983 he, his wife, and children, left to start a work. His pastor, District Elder Nathanael Madden, did not want him to leave at the time. UnsatisďŹ ed with where they were, some of the members left the church to support him. The following were some of members who came with us: Elder Delbert L. Anderson, his wife Mother Leola (Ash) Anderson, Deacon Cornelius Dollison, Sr., his wife, Missionary Naomi Ruth Dollison, Elder Delbert E. and Sister Diane Anderson, Deacon Renzie Abram, Sr., and others. Some who left went back to their home church after some time. Our Assistant Pastor, Elder Delbert E. and Sister Diane Anderson were so kind to let Berea meet in their basement and have our service. Sister Diane was the musician and choir director. After being in the basement for months, we knew that we needed a place of worship. We looked at land and buildings to purchase for assembly. One Sunday night our Assistant Pastor Anderson was invited to preach at the Willard Street Separate Baptist Church at 1615 East Willard St., Muncie, IN. After that service we heard that the members of the church on Willard Street was going to sell their church. God gave us favor! They wanted us to buy their building and that is what we did. Having already purchased lots on the west side of the church for $1,000.00 from Mr. and Mrs. James Settles, the church was incorporated in 1983. Services were held in the basement. However, the members went into the building in 1984. At the time, the name of the church was Rescue Mission Apostolic Church. A year or two later, Pastor Abram changed the name to Berea Apostolic Faith Church. Berea Church has been blessed to fellowship with local churches as well with those in other cities in Indiana. God has done many wonderful things in Berea. There are many past and present members who cannot be mentioned here. However, our Lord will reward them because He Is faithful. To Him we give Glory and Honor!
Master of Ceremony: Pastor Aaron W. Lake - Greater Grace Church, Muncie, Indiana Call to Worship......................................................................................................................... Psalm 100 Minister Josef A. Lee. Sr. - New Life Worship Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
Processional of Pastor John & Lady Lynnetta Lee and Clergy Opening Prayer ................................. Elder Henry Mosley - Eastern Star Church, Indianapolis, Indiana Scripture .............. Jeremiah 3:15 - Pastor John Wagner - Terrestrial Temple COGIC, Muncie, Indiana Micah 6:8 - Pastor Andre Mitchell - Deliverance Temple, Muncie, Indiana Welcome and Occasion ........................Pastor Joyce A. Terry - Trust Ministries, New York, New York Praise & Worship ................................................................................... Pastor Jimmy and Joyce Terry Word of Exhortation ................................................................................................ Pastor Steven T. Lee One Way Pentecostal Apostolic Church, Crawfordsville, Indiana Congregational Hymn....................................................................................“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” History of the Church ..............Pastor Michael Boyd - Berea Apostolic Faith Church, Muncie, Indiana Introduction of Speaker ......................................................................................... Pastor Aaron W. Lake Musical Selection ............................................................................................... First Lady Mary Kenner Whole Truth Apostolic Faith Assembly, Lafayette, Indiana The Word .......................................Bishop Kendrick Winburn - Greater Grace Church, Muncie, Indiana
The Installation Ceremony Bishop Renzie Abram - Berea Apostolic Faith Church, Muncie, Indiana Bishop Robert White - Bethesda Temple, Anderson, Indiana Officiants Charge to the Pastor & Church .............................................................................................................. Offering & Presentation of Gifts ............................................................................................................ Closing Remarks..................................................................................................... Pastor John R. Lee Benediction .............................................................................................................................................
Bishop Renzie Abram, Jr. Faithful in Every Season A native of Money, Mississippi, Bishop Abram has been in Muncie since 1947. He was educated in the Muncie Community School system and is a graduate of Muncie Central High School (1961). He worked at Ball Memorial Hospital, Warner Gear, Marsh (Yorktown, IN), Westinghouse, Delco Remy, and Delphi Chassis (Dayton, OH). Bishop Abram retired from Delphi Chassis (General Motors) in 2002 with 37 years of service. He was a District Elder and a member of the Executive Board of the Emmanuel Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith Assoc. Bishop Abram was elevated from a District Elder to a Bishop in 2002, by Apostle Robert Haley and Bishop Robert White. He served as the Bishop over Indiana and later as National Bishop of Universal Apostolic Free Church of God, Inc., A More Excellent Way. Bishop Abram received a B.A. in Bible, Th. M. and a Ph. D. from Crossroads Bible College and Graduate School of Divinity (Farmland, IN). He served as Dean of the Graduate School of Divinity, while being a faculty member. Also, he taught at the Muncie Bible College and the C. H. Mason Bible College in Muncie. He received a Ministerial Diploma from the School of Biblical Theology, Columbus, OH, and he was the academic dean at that school. In 2006, he received the Doctor of Divinity Degree (Honorary) from St. Charles Theological Seminary. He is a member and Treasurer of the Collective Coalition of Concerned Clergy. He was faithfully married to Missionary Lois (Fisher) for 41 years and was blessed with seven children from this union. Bishop Abram is the founder of Berea Church and he has pastored for 37 years. He gives the Glory and Honor to the Lord!
Bishop Kendrick L. Winburn A Man of Faith & Family Bishop Kendrick L. Winburn is a well-known and deeply loved leader in the Muncie community, appointed as the underShepherd of Greater Grace Church since 1994. He was saved during his senior year in high school and started preaching a year later. Since then, God has called him to spread the Gospel locally, statewide, and abroad. He was ordained an Elder by the late Honorable Bishop James Edison Tyson, founding pastor of Christ Church Apostolic in Indianapolis, Indiana. During his years in ministry, Bishop Winburn has never considered any assignment beneath his calling. He has served as a Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Men’s Ministry Leader, and Associate Minister. In 2012, he was consecrated as a Bishop by Apostle Thomas Wesley Weeks Sr., the Presiding Prelate of New Destiny Fellowship International for which he presently serves as an area Bishop. Greater Grace Church has been a beacon and light for those who feel rejected or forgotten. By the grace of God, countless souls have been saved, encouraged, and blessed by the exemplary leadership and faithful service to others shown by Bishop Winburn and the ministry at Greater Grace Church. Bishop Winburn has been married to First Lady Marilean for 36 years. They are the proud parents of two children, Kendra and Craig, and four grandchildren.
Berea Apostolic Faith Church Family Bishop Renzie Abram Jr. Bethesda Temple Bishop Robert White Northside Church of God Pastor Matt Derby Terrestrial Temple Church Pastor John and Lady Ren’a Wagner Collective Coalition of Concerned Clergy Pastor Robert D. Scaife, President Greater Grace Church Bishop Kendrick L. Winburn Jeremy Webb, Musician Pastor Aaron and Sis. Jeannine Lake Thank you all for your love and prayers as we embark upon a new season. We appreciate your participation and ongoing support in our lives. With Gratitude, Pastor John & Lady Lynnetta Lee
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