Personal Background

Fifth of 8 children born to Elder Chester and the late Beatrice Dickerson • Raised in a Christian home • Saved at age 17 • Married to the former Sonjia Blumenberg, August 1982 • Father of three children, Kevin II, Cherese, and Faith

Education/Professional Background

 Earned B.S. in Accounting, Chicago State University • Held various staff and management positions in Accounting and Auditing for CPA firms and Fortune 500 corporations • Member of the Joint College of Bishops, February 2000 – present and has received annual Overseer training and development for the last 16 years • Earned Master of Theological Studies; Vision International University • Earned Doctor of Ministry, Vision International University • Earned Masters of Divinity Degree at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University.

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Ministerial Background

 Called to the ministry in 1985, Cross Temple COGIC, Chicago, Illinois under the late Bishop Moses Cross, Sr. • Ordained Elder, COGIC 1987, 5th Jurisdiction, Chicago, Illinois • Served as Elder, Abundant Life COGIC 1987-1994, Dallas, Texas under the late Dr. E.L. Battles • Founded Dayspring Family Church, July 1994