BIOGRAPHY
Bishop Stenneth Emmanuel Powell Sr., a worshipper, entrepreneur, pastor and pulpiteer extra-ordinaire, Bishop Stenneth E. Powell’s preaching ministry has spanned the breadth and width of the United States for more than 30 years. Bishop Powell is a gifted orator who captivates audiences by articulating the truth of God in a way that is singularly unique.
In May of 1990, Bishop Powell organized Abundant Life Christian Center with just six members. Today, he ministers to more than 1500 parishioners each week.
From its humble beginnings in a rented post office, God has blessed the ministry with its own 1,000 seat sanctuary and a 27,000 sq. ft. Family Life Center that includes a gymnasium, a complete fitness center and a recording studio. Bishop Powell’s ministry can be seen statewide through a weekly telecast and can be heard locally and via the internet through a weekly radio broadcast. What to Do Before You Say 'I Do,' a book centered on God’s design for marriage, was birthed out of a Sunday morning series teaching for married couples and singles seeking marriage, teaching them how to relate to their mates.
Bishop Powell is the Prelate of the NC Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Prior to his pastorate, he traveled for more than a decade as a National Evangelist representing the Church of God in Christ. As a seer, Bishop Powell always seeks out ways to build the lives of people. He serves on a number of ecumenical and faith-based organizations including the Raleigh Interdenominational Minister’s Alliance. Bishop Powell is a strong proponent of the Marriage Amendment Act, and he continues to take a stance against abortion and pro-choice propaganda.
Bishop Powell possesses a keen ability to achieve business and entrepreneurial success. This drive led him to study business at the University of Hartford, CT. His passion for the Word of God and instruction for the people of God led him to receive a Bachelor's of Theology from Cloverdale College.
Bishop Powell launched SEP Publishing to provide a flatform for gifted musicians, writers and singers who wanted an opportunity to launch a successful career in the arts. More recently, he participated in the Oxford Round Table Discussion in England. He has been recognized by the Heritage Registry Who’s Who and was a special guest on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
Currently, Bishop Powell is pursuing a Master's of Theology from Graduate Theological Foundation. Yet, with all of these accomplishments, his greatest earthly achievement is his bride of more than 34 years -- Beverly Ann Powell. From this union, his pride continues through his two sons Stenneth Jr. and Joshua, and his granddaughter Ayanna Michelle Powell. Both sons are actively involved in their father’s ministry.
In May of 1990, Bishop Powell organized Abundant Life Christian Center with just six members. Today, he ministers to more than 1500 parishioners each week.
From its humble beginnings in a rented post office, God has blessed the ministry with its own 1,000 seat sanctuary and a 27,000 sq. ft. Family Life Center that includes a gymnasium, a complete fitness center and a recording studio. Bishop Powell’s ministry can be seen statewide through a weekly telecast and can be heard locally and via the internet through a weekly radio broadcast. What to Do Before You Say 'I Do,' a book centered on God’s design for marriage, was birthed out of a Sunday morning series teaching for married couples and singles seeking marriage, teaching them how to relate to their mates.
Bishop Powell is the Prelate of the NC Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Prior to his pastorate, he traveled for more than a decade as a National Evangelist representing the Church of God in Christ. As a seer, Bishop Powell always seeks out ways to build the lives of people. He serves on a number of ecumenical and faith-based organizations including the Raleigh Interdenominational Minister’s Alliance. Bishop Powell is a strong proponent of the Marriage Amendment Act, and he continues to take a stance against abortion and pro-choice propaganda.
Bishop Powell possesses a keen ability to achieve business and entrepreneurial success. This drive led him to study business at the University of Hartford, CT. His passion for the Word of God and instruction for the people of God led him to receive a Bachelor's of Theology from Cloverdale College.
Bishop Powell launched SEP Publishing to provide a flatform for gifted musicians, writers and singers who wanted an opportunity to launch a successful career in the arts. More recently, he participated in the Oxford Round Table Discussion in England. He has been recognized by the Heritage Registry Who’s Who and was a special guest on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
Currently, Bishop Powell is pursuing a Master's of Theology from Graduate Theological Foundation. Yet, with all of these accomplishments, his greatest earthly achievement is his bride of more than 34 years -- Beverly Ann Powell. From this union, his pride continues through his two sons Stenneth Jr. and Joshua, and his granddaughter Ayanna Michelle Powell. Both sons are actively involved in their father’s ministry.