Dr. Michael EdwardsDr, Michael Edwards received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1970 and was quickly elevated to serve in leadership capacity. Soon thereafter, he met and married his lovely wife Sherrie in 1974. From that point on, they have been serving in ministry together. The Lord has also blessed them with two amazing daughters, two wonderful son-in-laws, and allowed them to be grandparents to five beautiful grandchildren.
Acknowledging the call of God upon his life, he enrolled at L.I.F.E. Bible College (currently Life Pacific College) in 1974 to enrich his ministry calling. In the interim, he was called to preach in 1976. Shortly after graduating from L.I.F.E. Bible College in 1980, he received his Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) and his ETTA Certification (Evangelical Teachers Training Associates Certificate). He began serving his appointment in Carlin Avenue Foursquare Church in Lynwood, California and was well regarded for his teaching and ministry leadership. In 1989, he was called to the role of Senior Pastor and planted “A New and Living Way” Foursquare Church in Rancho Cucamonga, California, where he served faithfully as Senior Pastor for eight years. In 1990, he received his ordination from the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. In March 1997, he became the founding Pastor of what is now affectionately known as Wind of the Spirit Worship Center Foursquare Church of Riverside, California until 2018. In accepting this appointment, he mobilized the membership and served to facilitate the merger of two church families…A New and Living Way with Wind of the Spirit Worship Center. Desiring additional ministry opportunities, Pastor Edwards found it necessary to continue his education by pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Theology. In March of 2018, Pastor Michael Edwards received his Doctorate Degree in Theology (Th.D.) from Next Dimension University. |
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Dr. EDWARDS - 49 YEARS OF MINISTERIAL SERVICE
Pastor Edwards was called to preach in 1976, Co-Planted his first church in 1978, Called to Pastor in 1989, was Ordained in 1990 and has been privileged over the past 49 years to serve God’s people in several ministry capacities:
LEADERSHIP:
Senior Pastor of Wind of the Spirit Worship Center Foursquare Church (1997- 2018)
Senior Pastor of A New and Living Way (1989- 1997)
National Representative for Black and Urban Foursquare Pastors and Leaders (5 years)
Area Superintendent overseeing 15 churches in the Inland Empire (4 years))
Divisional Superintendent overseeing 9 churches in west Riverside (4 years)
Christian Education Superintendent (2 years)
Board Member & Mentor for TUMI Institute (Theological Urban Ministry Institute) (4 years)
Leadership Board Member (3 churches)
Leadership Coach for several denominations
Assistant Minister (3 churches)
President, Young Adult Choir, Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church (8 years)
Praise & Worship Leader (2 churches)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS:
Co-Planted a Church in 1978, North Long Beach, CA
Planted A New and Living Way Foursquare Church, Rancho Cucamonga
Co-Planted Wind of the Spirit (Viento del Espiritu) Hispanic Church, Riverside, CA in (2002)
Assisted in the Formation and Planting of 7 churches in the Southern CA area
Marriage and Family Counselor (44 years)
Discipleship Training for Pastors and Leaders
Have Led Thousands to Christ, covering many multi-cultural groups (African-Americans, Chinese, Latin Americans, Hispanic Americans, Indonesians, Mediterraneans, Canadians, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Caucasians, Germans and English.)
Ministered to Congregations with up to 20,000 attendees
Coach for Leadership Development (multiple churches)
Facilitated Annual Gathering of African-American Pastors & Churches (13 years)
Participated in Foursquare Southwest District Strategic Plan, in Arizona
Assisted in Planning the District Pastors & Leaders Conference (3 years)
Traveling Choir Ensemble Member (5 years)
TEACHING/ FACILITATING:
Outreach Evangelistic Consultant & Trainer (several denominations)
Young Christian Training Association Teacher (3years)
Facilitator, Bible College Extension Program (3 years)
Singles Ministry Facilitator (7 years)
Special Topical Studies Instructor (then until now)
Guest Instructor at Life Pacific College for Cross-Cultural Evangelism (multiple occurrences)
Consultant & Trainer, Visitation Ministry (multiple churches)
Professor of Pastoral Epistles at Next Dimension University
CONFERENCES:
Featured Conference Speaker for Southwest District Conference
Conference Speaker (Marriage, Singles, Pastors & Leaders, Men and Women)
Guest Speaker for Ignite Academy (Ministry Prep Training), North Carolina
COMMITTEES:
Cabinet Member, International Church of Foursquare (4 years)
Partner, Today’s Urban Renewal Network (TURN) (2014 to current)
District Council Member, Southwest District (7 years)
MISSIONS & OUTREACH:
Committed to Cross-Cultural Ministry
Ongoing Partnership with Missionaries serving Africa (Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria) and South America (Belize)
Faithfully support the Missions Teams of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Raised Missions Teams to Serve in Riverside, Mexico and Nicaragua
Raised Missions Teams to Serve in Cambodia and Amongst Hopi Indians of Arizona in Partnership with New Life Foursquare Church of Riverside, CA
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Board Member, Police & Clergy Partnership, Magnolia Precinct, Riverside, CA (2012-currently)
Vice President, Coalition for Common Ground, Riverside, CA (2 years)
Chaplain, Christian Teachers, Ramona High School, Riverside, CA (2 years)
Hosted Afterschool “At-risk Youth” Program, Riverside, CA (2 years)
Advisor, Student-led Christian Club, Ramona High School, Riverside, CA (2 years)
TRAVEL:
Ministry has allowed him to preach the Gospel in Canada, Victoria & Toronto, Jamaica, China, Israel (2x), Oxford, England, Italy, Pompeii & Rome, Turkey, Ephesus, Greece, Athens, Mykonos, Crete, Patmos, Corinth, Santorini & Thessaloniki and Barcelona Spain, in addition to over 30 states within the United States.
Additional travel to Mexico, Acapulco, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Maui Oahu, Kauai Hawaii, Paris France, Versailles France, Naples Italy, Sicily Italy, Florence Italy and Palma de Mallorca Spain.
Dedicated to fulfilling God’s call and mandate…”Make ready a people prepared for the Lord”…
Matthew 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:12-16; Ezekiel 34:3-4
Pastor Edwards was called to preach in 1976, Co-Planted his first church in 1978, Called to Pastor in 1989, was Ordained in 1990 and has been privileged over the past 49 years to serve God’s people in several ministry capacities:
LEADERSHIP:
Senior Pastor of Wind of the Spirit Worship Center Foursquare Church (1997- 2018)
Senior Pastor of A New and Living Way (1989- 1997)
National Representative for Black and Urban Foursquare Pastors and Leaders (5 years)
Area Superintendent overseeing 15 churches in the Inland Empire (4 years))
Divisional Superintendent overseeing 9 churches in west Riverside (4 years)
Christian Education Superintendent (2 years)
Board Member & Mentor for TUMI Institute (Theological Urban Ministry Institute) (4 years)
Leadership Board Member (3 churches)
Leadership Coach for several denominations
Assistant Minister (3 churches)
President, Young Adult Choir, Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church (8 years)
Praise & Worship Leader (2 churches)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS:
Co-Planted a Church in 1978, North Long Beach, CA
Planted A New and Living Way Foursquare Church, Rancho Cucamonga
Co-Planted Wind of the Spirit (Viento del Espiritu) Hispanic Church, Riverside, CA in (2002)
Assisted in the Formation and Planting of 7 churches in the Southern CA area
Marriage and Family Counselor (44 years)
Discipleship Training for Pastors and Leaders
Have Led Thousands to Christ, covering many multi-cultural groups (African-Americans, Chinese, Latin Americans, Hispanic Americans, Indonesians, Mediterraneans, Canadians, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Caucasians, Germans and English.)
Ministered to Congregations with up to 20,000 attendees
Coach for Leadership Development (multiple churches)
Facilitated Annual Gathering of African-American Pastors & Churches (13 years)
Participated in Foursquare Southwest District Strategic Plan, in Arizona
Assisted in Planning the District Pastors & Leaders Conference (3 years)
Traveling Choir Ensemble Member (5 years)
TEACHING/ FACILITATING:
Outreach Evangelistic Consultant & Trainer (several denominations)
Young Christian Training Association Teacher (3years)
Facilitator, Bible College Extension Program (3 years)
Singles Ministry Facilitator (7 years)
Special Topical Studies Instructor (then until now)
Guest Instructor at Life Pacific College for Cross-Cultural Evangelism (multiple occurrences)
Consultant & Trainer, Visitation Ministry (multiple churches)
Professor of Pastoral Epistles at Next Dimension University
CONFERENCES:
Featured Conference Speaker for Southwest District Conference
Conference Speaker (Marriage, Singles, Pastors & Leaders, Men and Women)
Guest Speaker for Ignite Academy (Ministry Prep Training), North Carolina
COMMITTEES:
Cabinet Member, International Church of Foursquare (4 years)
Partner, Today’s Urban Renewal Network (TURN) (2014 to current)
District Council Member, Southwest District (7 years)
MISSIONS & OUTREACH:
Committed to Cross-Cultural Ministry
Ongoing Partnership with Missionaries serving Africa (Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria) and South America (Belize)
Faithfully support the Missions Teams of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Raised Missions Teams to Serve in Riverside, Mexico and Nicaragua
Raised Missions Teams to Serve in Cambodia and Amongst Hopi Indians of Arizona in Partnership with New Life Foursquare Church of Riverside, CA
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Board Member, Police & Clergy Partnership, Magnolia Precinct, Riverside, CA (2012-currently)
Vice President, Coalition for Common Ground, Riverside, CA (2 years)
Chaplain, Christian Teachers, Ramona High School, Riverside, CA (2 years)
Hosted Afterschool “At-risk Youth” Program, Riverside, CA (2 years)
Advisor, Student-led Christian Club, Ramona High School, Riverside, CA (2 years)
TRAVEL:
Ministry has allowed him to preach the Gospel in Canada, Victoria & Toronto, Jamaica, China, Israel (2x), Oxford, England, Italy, Pompeii & Rome, Turkey, Ephesus, Greece, Athens, Mykonos, Crete, Patmos, Corinth, Santorini & Thessaloniki and Barcelona Spain, in addition to over 30 states within the United States.
Additional travel to Mexico, Acapulco, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Maui Oahu, Kauai Hawaii, Paris France, Versailles France, Naples Italy, Sicily Italy, Florence Italy and Palma de Mallorca Spain.
Dedicated to fulfilling God’s call and mandate…”Make ready a people prepared for the Lord”…
Matthew 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:12-16; Ezekiel 34:3-4