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PASTOR - RANDALL WADE MURPHY
Pastor
Randall Wade Murphy grew up in the heart of 3rd Ward, an
under-privileged area of Houston, TX. He is the 7th of eight children.
In 1977, Pastor Murphy gave his life to Christ. After
his undergraduate study in telecommunications he began
theological studies
at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Within four months of his arrival, he was voted President of the
Charles Harrison Mason Student Fellowship Association though he was one
of the youngest students on campus.
He received a Masters of Divinity from the Seminary and a Masters in
Counseling and Psychology from Atlanta University in 1981. His formal
training and undergraduate study prepared him for his life long task of
service
In 1989, Pastor Murphy was appointed to revitalize and revive the
Charles Harrison Mason Bible College in Houston. He met the challenge
and served as Administrative Dean from April 1989 through July 1996.
On September 16, 1996, Pastor Murphy opened the doors of the New
Jerusalem Church of God in Christ. His philosophical approach to
ministry comes from the greatest teacher and philosopher that he has
ever studied—Jesus Christ.
Pastor Murphy believes everyone who is a part of the New Jerusalem
ministry should become actively involved in the day to day workings of
the ministry. His approach is taken from a phrase from the Word of God,
"...occupy
till I come". Pastor Murphy believes that a major portion
of the deliverance of God's people is staying busy and staying on fire
for God. He believes that our personal self esteem, our financial
prosperity, our optimistic outlook on life depends on our intense
relationship with God. That relationship can and will be enhanced
through diligently working all the days of our lives.
Pastor Murphy believes in compassion and lives compassion. Pastor
Murphy teaches faith and his entire ministry has been one of "Stepping
Out On Faith". But more than anything else, Pastor Murphy believes in
love because God is love.
In 1999, Pastor Murphy founded the "Leaning Post," an organization
geared toward rehabilitating substance abusers, sheltering and feeding
the homeless, spiritual counseling and training to equip them with
skills to return to a functioning level in society. He has worked
fervently to make a difference. He counsels, encourages and motivates
teens, the homeless, members as well as the general public to reach
their highest potential and accomplish their personal goals. He does
all of this while maintaining a full time job as instructor and
counselor at one of the city's local universities. He goes far beyond
the call of duty of any of his titles without an ulterior motive.
Pastor Murphy says the "The Leaning Post" is his first assertive effort
to change the world. He aspires to write books, speak around the world;
work in society, aggressively making a difference in the church as well
as the community.
He looks well into the future for the congregation at New Jerusalem. He
emphasizes that one can be secure with his or her fate or destiny if
God remains preeminent in all decisions and plans in ones life. He
firmly believes that if one believes in God, one should, with
enthusiasm, TRUST GOD.
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