Biography:
On January 17, 1968, in Standing Rock, Alabama, Pastor Jessie L. Bradshaw was born of Joe and Willie Mae Bradshaw, Sr. His parents were married for thirty-nine years until his father's call to Glory on February 28, 1996. Currently, Ms. Willie Mae Bradshaw lives in Roanoke, AL where she is still singing soulful praises unto The Lord. Pastor Bradshaw has two sisters, Peggy Clark and Lois Simpson, and three brothers, Willie, Joel Jr, and Bobby, all of Roanoke, AL. Sadly, his brother Willie was called home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2003.
On August 28, 2004 Pastor Bradshaw exchanged vows with his beloved Minister Christine Bradshaw. Pastor Bradshaw has two daughters. Jessica Cullard of Jacksonville, North Carolina, is married to Deshaun Bullard who serves in the United States Marine Corps. Jessica and Deshaun are the proud parents of one toddler, Asia, and are expecting another child in August of '11. Pastors other daughter, Chankia Berry resides in Auburn, AL. she has a nine year old son, Deshaun Green. Chankia is enrolled at Tuskeegee University. Pastor Bradshaw has one son, Christopher Berry of Opelika, AL who is the father of 1 1/2 year old JaMarion Berry. Christopher is attending Southern Union Community College of Opelika, AL.
Pastor Bradshaw's Accomplishments:
Gospel Ministry Outreach Theological Institute in Houston, Texas
* Bachelors of Theology in Religious Education - May '04
* Masters of Theology in Religious Education - May '05
Twin States Extension Unit in West Point, Georgia (ext.of America Baptist College of Nashbille, Tennessee)
* 3 yrs of Christian Education
* 5 yr Diploma
Miscellaneous:
For relaxation, Pastor Bradshaw enjoys watching sports and when time allows, he enjoys deer hunting with his brother Bobby. He also enjoys spending time with Bishop Nolan Tolbert eating Tall Cake at Ruby Tuesday and eating at the Cheesecake Factory with Bishop Kenneth Carter. Pastor often stops in at Good Seed Christian Bookstore in LaGrange, GA. Pastor Allen Simpson is his son in the ministry and good friend. Pastor Bradshaw is a "Die Hard" Alabama Crimson Tide fan (ROLL TIDE). He loves eating Tilapia from Red Lobster, Starbucks coffee, and Waffle House cuisines. His favorite desserts are Banana Pudding, Sweet Potato Pies, Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake, and Pound Cake. Green beans are his favorite veggies. Pastor Bradshaw is very proud to watch his wife, Minister Bradshaw, lift up the name of Jesus and his heart swells when he looks out in the congregation and sees Momma Bradshaw, Lois, Bobby, and his in-laws supporting his ministry. It makes him very happy to hear his mother say, "Rev. I want to sing Come On In My Room/Jordan River." His prayer partners are Bishop Nolan Tolbert, Pastor Frank Kennedy, Bishop Kenneth Carter, Bishop Florence, and Pastor Ira Moss. On a daily basis, Pastor Bradshaw sends out Words of Encouragement to the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church family, who Pastor and his wife love dearly quoting, "The church has shown nothing but LOVE to us." Pastor Bradshaw's favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 5:17 . . . Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
