There is much to say about the Pastors of Enlightened Christian Center in Marietta. Here's a some personal info on them to help you learn more.
Pastor Bryant K. Bell, Th.D.
- Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
- Education: Doctorate of Theology Degree From Wayside Bible College; John C. Stennis Institute of Government, Mississippi State University
- Previous Employment: Director of Elections for the State of Mississippi, Office of the Secretary of State; Certified Paralegal, City of Jackson, Mississippi
- Family: Married since July 1, 1988; Three children
- Hobbies: Drawing, Painting, Songwriting, Singing, Creative Design, Vision Casting
- Salvation: Born Again in January 1988 in Miami, FL
- Ministry Experience: Ministry service since 1989. Pastor since 1999, Spiritual Father and Mentor to several pastors
- Accomplishments: Author of Congregational Favor: Living Your Best Life Through Church Membership and Money Favor: Becoming Financial Empowered Through God’s Grace. Developed Favor School 2 Year Curriculum. World Wide weekly Live Webcasts, 24/7 On Demand Broadcasts
FAVORITES
- Favorite Thing to Do: “I enjoy dating my wife and spending family time with my children.”
- Favorite TV Show: “I can watch ESPN Sports Center all day. I will always stop for a good documentary or a biography”
- Favorite Sports Teams: “I like the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Pistons, Tigers and Redwings. Oh… Don’t forget the Michigan Wolverines. Go Blue.”
- Favorite Desert: “I can eat Sweet Potato Pie and whipped cream every day.”
- Favorite Movie: “Evan Almighty: This movie keeps me reminded that the promises of God are sure.”
- Favorite Message: “The message, "Chasing Donkeys" by Mark Chirona, was a really good message that changed my life when I was about 30.”
- Favorite Thing to Cook: “I cook a mean fried turkey and an awesome lemon meringue pie.”
- Favorite Singer: “One day I would love to have Cee Cee Winans and Pastor Marvin Winans minister in song at Enlightened Christian Center.”
- Favorite Songs: “My favorite secular songs are Bennie and the Jets by Elton John, and Faithfully by Journey. My favorite Christian Song is “The Question Is” by the Winans.”
- Favorite Scripture: “I have more than one. But, 2 Corinthians 13:14 is really important to me, ‘The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.’ I need all these blessings to be successful.”
Pastor LySandra Bell, D.Min.
- Education: Doctorate of Ministry Degree From Wayside Bible College, Graduate of Word of Life Bible Training Center
- Family: Married since July 1, 1988; Three children
- Hobbies: Reading, Experimenting with Makeup, Taking Cello Lessons
- Salvation: Born Again during elementary school years in Detroit, MI
- Ministry Experience: Service since 1991, Pastor since 1999
- Ministry Focus: Click Gentle Virtue Contemporary Christian Female Women's Ministry, Women’s Brunch, Women’s Conference, Women’s Getaway Weekend, Children’s Ministry and Nursery
- Organizations: Phi Theta Kappa
FAVORITES
- Most Important Things: “To provide love and support for my husband. To raise my children to fulfill their God-given destiny.”
- Favorite Thing to Do: “I really enjoy attending a live orchestra event. I also like traveling and taking vacations.
- Favorite TV Show: “I like HGTV’s House Hunters International and the Travel Channel.” I also like the Looney Toons Show and the Flintstones.
- Favorite Sports Teams: “I like the Miami Dolphins because it’s my husbands favorite team. I even have some Dolphin gear. I also like the Michigan Wolverines.”
- Favorite Desert: “Sweets.”
- Favorite Coffee: "Komodo Dragon by Starbucks and any coffee from Caribou Coffee makes it happen for me...YES!"
- Favorite Movie: “The Thornbirds:
- Favorite Songs: “I love “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler. I also love “Faithfully” by Journey.
- Favorite Scripture: “My favorite scripture is found in Psalms 118:24, “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”