Born in Eden, N.C. on April 17, 1956, where I spent most of my life. In 1976, at the age of twenty, I surrendered my life to Christ after living a life of trouble, alcohol and drugs. When I began to get my life back on track, I went back to school to get my GED and finish school. I also took other courses.

In 1978, I answered the call to the ministry and began to teach Gos's word. Then I met my lovely wife, Mona Lisa, and we were married in 1979. We were blessed with three good looking boys, Terry Jr., Timothy and Joel.

In 1982, I was ordained an Elder and went into the Vineyard to work for the Lord.