Tony Atkinson

Pastor Tony accepted Jesus in 1974. After receiving the call into ministry, he graduated in 1975 from Emmanuel College with an A.A. in General Education and then earned a B.S. degree from the School of Christian Ministries, again, at Emmanuel College. In 1998, he earned his Master’s of Ministry degree from Southwestern University in Oklahoma City. Finally, in 1999, Florida Beacon Bible College recognized him with an Honorary Doctorate degree.

He has served in ministry as a Church Planter, Church Revitalization Expert, an IPHC Conference Bishop (Ephesians 4 Network), and various Appalachian Conference and IPHC denominational positions. Pastor Tony has two daughters, Melanie Wayne and Melissa Oshoniyi, and seven grandchildren with his wife, Sharon Atkinson.