Our Leader, Elder Eric Lewis

Pastor Eric Lewis was born in Flint, Michigan in 1959 to Bishop Fred Lewis and Mother Statha Lewis. He accepted the Lord as his personal savior at the age of 16. In 1979, Elder Lewis married Patricia Ann Shelby. God blessed this union with three beautiful children: Eric (24), Patrice (20), and Justen (16).

Elder Lewis was ordained as an elder under the leadership of Bishop Fred Lewis. He has worked faithfully with his father and has served in several areas and positions in the church including the deacon board, trustee board, president of the youth department, Co-Chairman of Headquarters District, Jurisdictional Episcopal Adjutant to the Bishop, State Finance Officer of the Southwest 4th Jurisdiction, and Director of Men of Valor Seminars.

Elder Lewis is widely known and highly respected as a man of integrity, knowledge and character. He is an anointed preacher, teacher, soloist, praise & worship leader, prayer warrior, counselor and mentor.

His compassionate heart for people and great desire to see souls saved has made him a man among men. Elder Eric Lewis was installed as Pastor of Faith Temple Church of God In Christ in January 2005, under the leadership of Bishop Fred Lewis.

His motto: “Why choose to lose when there is a way to win?”