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Dr. B.W. McClendon, Sr.'s magnetic personality, blended with an explosive delivery style, has drawn audiences nationwide for more than three decades to hear his spirit filled sermons. He has emerged as one of the most influential spiritual leaders of this generation. As Pastor of the St. James Baptist Church his priority is expansion through evangelism.
Billy Wayne McClendon, Sr. was born in Mt. Enterprise, Texas on August 10, 1951. He is the baby of twelve children born to LeOra McClendon and the late LeRoy McClendon, Sr. He was raised in a devout Christian family environment, with strong moral values. It was these strong and deep-rooted values that led him to answer his call to the ministry.
He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Le Tourneau University in Longview, Texas; a Political Science Certification from the University of Texas in Tyler, Texas; a Masters in Theological Studies from Perkins School of Theology at S.M.U. in Dallas, Texas and from Perkins he received an earned Doctorate of Ministries in 1999.
He and his lovely wife of over thirty years, Bernetta, founded the Maranatha Marriage & Family Ministries, International to help strengthen marriages and families. He has been pastor of the St. James congregation for thirteen years after stops in Marshall, Texas at the Canaan Baptist Church, Longview, Texas at the St. Paul Baptist Church, and Terrell, Texas at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. His love for preaching the uncompromising word of God has gained him the notoriety of being "a pastor with a heart for the people". | |
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He and his lovely wife of over thirty years, Bernetta, founded the Maranatha Marriage & Family Ministries, International to help strengthen marriages and families. He has been pastor of the St. James congregation for thirteen years after stops in Marshall, Texas at the Canaan Baptist Church, Longview, Texas at the St. Paul Baptist Church, and Terrell, Texas at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. His love for preaching the uncompromising word of God has gained him the notoriety of being "a pastor with a heart for the people".
He is currently serving as the National Director of the Men's Conference and is the Associate Dean of the National Congress. He has always pushed for men to be the "prophet, priest, provider, and protector of their family". On March 5, 2006 he led his congregation into a new six million dollar, 31 classroom, 2500 seat worship center.
Pastor McClendon is the proud father of 5 children. Rev. B.W. McClendon Jr.,who is married to Robbie McClendon, Athena LaShawn McClendon, Rev. Demetrius DeWayne McClendon,who is married to Alexis McClendon, Kristina Michelle McClendon and Davina Denese McClendon. Davina went home to be with the Lord in 1998. He is also the proud grandfather of Yasmine Jenel McClendon, Billy W. McClendon III, Dara Denese Reed, Mackenzie Alon McClendon, Michaela Annise McClendon, Christopher Earl Simon McClendon and Sarai Rose McClendon. | |
