The Spiritual Autobiography, Pastor Tembila Christine Covington
As a young woman brought up in my father’s native home of Burkina Faso, West Africa, my father and mother have instilled in me the ways and thoughts of a Christian. My father, who was brought up Catholic, was taught at a young age in Catholic Priest School, the need for a personal relationship with God. My mother, who is a United Sta
tes American, was brought up under the Spiritual leadership of her parents, who were Pastors in a Protestant church. At a young age my father and mother strongly encouraged each one of their children, the importance and necessity of reading, studying, and learning the Word of God; the Bible. I quickly learned how to accept and to have a personal relationship with God, My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My relationship with the Father has given me strength and knowledge to know that God created me for His purpose. Under the divine teaching of Worldwide Fellowship Ministries, I can say that I have become a true “Warrior for Christ”. As a faithful member of F.W.F.M I have had the privilege of serving in God’s house, in various auxiliaries. My ministerial involvements include: Sunday School teacher for both Intermediate and Adult classes, Usher Board member, Praise Team member, F.W.F.M choir member, Head Armor Bearer, Pastor’s Aide president, and Minister. Yet and still dedicated to the cause of Christ and heeded to the call of Serving. As a studious student of the Word of God, I pursued the furthering of my education at Apex School of Theology in Durham, NC; where I obtained an Associate’s Degree in Christian Education. I continue to pursue my education, as I walk out this Christian journey. One Lovely Daughter, Ms. Shani Nicholson. God’s call on my life to pastor has led me – by faith – to leave the familiar into the unfamiliar. The Lord granted favor to begin Church services, in April of 2010. I am the Founder and Pastor of Ram In The Bush Ministries, in Rockingham, NC. Our mission statement is such that God has called us on a PREPARED PURSUIT TOWARDS THE PROMISE TO PROSPER BY PROVIDING PEOPLE NOURISHMENT BY THE WORD OF GOD; Gen. 22: 13, 14. With the sword (the Word of God) in my hand and God at my side I am ready to continue in the call to be a Pastor after the heart of God and for His people.
