Faith Temple

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Pastor Eric W. Lewis Sr. was born in Flint, Michigan in 1959 to Bishop Fred Lewis and Mother Statha Lewis. He accepted the Lord as his personal savior at the age of 16. In 1979, Pastor Lewis married Patricia Ann Shelby. God blessed this union with three beautiful children. Pastor Lewis was ordained as an elder under the leadership of Bishop Fred Lewis. He has worked faithfully with his father and has served in several areas and positions in the church including the deacon board, trustee board, president of the youth department, Co-Chairman of Headquarters District, Jurisdictional Episcopal Adjutant to the Bishop, State Finance Officer of the Southwest 4th Jurisdiction, Director of Men of Valor Seminars, and member of the executive cabinet as administrative assistant to the Bishop. 

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In January 2005, Bishop Fred Lewis consecrated and installed Pastor Eric Lewis to lead Faith Temple Church of God In Christ. Pastor Lewis' motto has been: “Why choose to lose when there is a way to win?” He is widely known and highly respected as a man of integrity, knowledge, and character. He is an extraordinary preacher, teacher, soloist, praise and worship leader, prayer warrior, counselor and mentor. His compassionate heart for people and great desire to see souls saved has made him a man among men.