Meet Bishop Theotis White, I

Bishop Theotis White is the Senior Pastor of Zion Hopewell Full Gospel Family Worship Center in Gilbert, South Carolina.  He is married to the anointed Elder Vernether Davis White, and to their union two children were born, Audrey Natasha and Theotis II.

On November 11, 1985, God called him to the ministry according to Isaiah 58:12, "to be a bridge builder, a repairer of the breach". He was licensed on December 29, 1985 under Pastor Edward Kinard at St James Baptist Church in West Columbia, South Carolina.  In April 1986, God called Bishop White to the pastoral ministry.  He received his ordination at the Mt. Hebron Baptist Association under the leadership of Moderator M. E. James.  Bishop White has served as the South Central District Overseer of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship under the leadership of Presiding Bishop Paul S. Morton.  He also served as the South Carolina State Bishop in The Lord's Churches Fellowship Ministries International, Inc. under the leadership of Presiding Bishop Grant B. Williams.  Today he serves under his spiritual father, Bishop Eddie L. Long, Senior Pastor of the NewBirth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia.

During Bishop White's twenty plus years of service at Zion Hopewell, he has brought the understanding of church ministry to another level in Christ Jesus.  Through his leadership several ministries and auxiliaries within the church has been established, such as Wednesday Noon and Evening Bible Studies, Christian Education, New Opportunities for an Intimate Zion Experience Youth Ministry, Prophetic Development, Total Recovery Ministry, Evangelism Ministry, Marriage Enrichment, Men of Issachar and much more.

Under his leadership, the membership at Zion Hopewell has grown from 50 active members to approximately 300 plus active members and still growing.

Today, Bishop Theotis White has received a clear mandate from God to move from the pastoral anointing and function to embrace the apostolic nature and power.  He believes in laying a foundation for every aspect of the believer's life. He has developed many covenant relationships through and apostolic network in a spirit of humility, cooperation and mutual fellowship for a common purpose.  Because of this shift, many believers have been centered on God's call and purposes for their lives and have been equipped to function effectively in the work of the ministry.

Elder Vernether White is the Elect Lady of Zion Hopewell Full Gospel Family Worship Center in Gilbert, South Carolina. She is married to Bishop Theotis White, and to their union two children were born, Audrey Natasha and Theotis II.

Elder White is a graduate of Pelion High School, after which she attended Midlands Technical College and completed a leadership course at Beulah Heights College in Atlanta, Georgia.  She was ordained under the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship.

She is an anointed woman of God sent to minister to God's elect people. she is President and Founder of the Women of Destiny, founder of the Annual Marriage Enrichment and a role model to the "Lady in Waiting."  She is an effective speaker and has ministered at various churches across South Carolina.  Her method of teaching is to excite, enlighten and encourage women to grow and mature in Christ.

MEET the ELDERS & MINISTERS

Overseer Constance White

Apostle Willie Smith

Pastor Sylvia Smith

Elder Larry Byrd, Sr.

Elder Adele Byrd

Elder Princetta White

Elder Ella Gardner

Elder Annie C. Pratt

Elder James Seibles, Sr.

Elder Geraldine Seibles

Elder John Seibles

Elder Shirley Seibles

Elder Judia Taylor

Minister Alex Bland

Prophetess Gail Corbin

Minister Kenya Davis

Minister Janice Etheredge

Minister Malik Gardner

Minister Sammy Gardner

Minister Antwon Hall

Minister Debra Haltiwanger

Minister Betty Barnes-Hartley

Minister Isaiah Holmes

Evangelist Tameka Jacobs

Minister Amy Michelle Marshall

Minister Martha Smith

Prophetess Retha Smith

Minister Vivian Tobe

Minister Michelle Tyler

Minister Bernice White