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To honor and celebrate the lifetime achievements of Bishop Jerry Pierce on the occasion of his 12th Pastoral Anniversary at Strong Tower International Glory Center.
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WHEREAS, in 1990 the role of Shepherd and Servant for the Lord began for Jerry Pierce at Strong Tower Church of Christ located in Columbus, Ohio under the mentorship of the late District Elder Clarence Caldwell; and
WHEREAS, serving in the capacity of “Night Pastor”, Bishop Pierce began a ministry that profoundly changed the lives of all who humbly attended. The V.I.P. (Very Important People) Service was for the men of the City of Columbus that call the shelters and prison home. These men were not only fed a hot meal but were give continual servings of the life quickening Word of God; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, Bishop Pierce established his own church, Glory of God Ministries in Columbus, Ohio, where he was the Senior Pastor for 7 years; and
WHEREAS, In June 2004 Pierce was installed as the Senior Pastor and Bishop Designate of Strong Tower Church of Christ. Bishop Pierce would later change the name of Strong Tower Church of Christ to Strong Tower International Glory Center (S.T.I.G.C.); and
WHEREAS, Bishop Pierce has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for his uniqueness, and hands on approach in Ministry, and in the Community, including a City Council award for his work in the Community and his tireless effort in eliminating homelessness for men, women and children in Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Pierce's life truly exemplifies 1 Corinthians 2:9, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor and celebrate the lifetime achievements of Bishop Jerry Pierce on the occasion of his 12th Pastoral Ann...
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