PASTOR'S PROFILE​   BISHOP DONNIE N. MCGRIFF

 

Bishop Donnie McGriff, Sr. is a respected leader, visionary, preacher, teacher, pastor, and the founder of Christ Temple Apostolic Church, where he has faithfully served for 42 years. He has also served as the Overseer of CTIM Fellowship of Churches, which operates under the umbrella of Christ Temple International Ministries (CTIM), for 30 years. For 24 years, he has been the President of Christ Temple International Apostolic University Ministries, an accredited institution recognized by the Accrediting International Commission for Schools, Colleges, and Theological Seminaries. By God's grace, this ministry has planted 24 churches. Bishop McGriff has overseen the Philippines Diocese since 1993 and continues to provide leadership to 56 churches in India under the guidance of Bishop Johannas Mallipudi.  

​ In 1993, Dr. McGriff was consecrated as Bishop for the World Won for Christ Ministries under the leadership of the late Bishop Wayne S. Davis, the founding Bishop.

Suffragan Bishop McGriff served under the California District Council 16th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc for over 55 years under the late Bishop John Caldwell, the late Bishop R. Frank Bowdan, the late Bishop Robert McMurray and the late Bishop Henry L. Johnson.  During this time period Dr. McGriff was consecrated as Suffragan Bishop served as Assistant Chairman for the California District Council for 3 years served as Pastor’s Counsel for the CDC and now making HISTORY at the CDC July 2014 Council, under the interim leadership of our Diocesan Bishop Charles Ellis. Dr. McGriff was elected Bishop of the Southern California District Council. Later, at the P.A.W. 2014 Summer Convention, he was consecrated as Bishop over the Southern California District Council - 67th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World on August 8, 2014. He faithfully served in this role until July 2022. He has now transitioned to the role of Emeritus Bishop after reaching the designated tenure age. To God be the glory for bringing about a historic transformation in Southern California.

Bishop McGriff is an anointed man of God, chosen after God’s own heart is a gifted authored and keen insight to the needs of God’s people, who has published Best Sellers such as “Don’t Mix Your Stuff with God’s Stuff”, and Supportive Ministries of Helps for the 21st Century Church Books 1 and 2. Also, recently published Christians in Crisis. Bishop McGriff is an ardent student of Eschatology, a Bible Teacher, which he is certified in Anger Management, License Marriage & Family Christian Counselor, and a Member of American Association of Christian Counselors.

Bishop McGriff earned his Ph.D. from California University of Theology in 2010. He is also a graduate of the University of Biblical Studies and Seminary, where he received his Bachelor of Theology and Master of Arts in Pastoral Christian Counseling. In addition, he earned both a Doctor of Divinity and a Doctor of Christian Education and Administration from the International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth in Dayton, Ohio.

His life in Christ is reflected in his deep love and compassion for his wife, (District Elder) Dr. Gladys Grier-McGriff, their families, the GCTAC church families, fellow believers, and his commitment to reaching both the whole person and those who are lost. One of his favorite scriptures is Psalm 37:4: "Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."

Many regard him as a Pastor’s Pastor and a Leader’s Leader. He is always willing to assist, guide, and mentor newly appointed pastors. He leads empowerment seminars and Bible classes specifically designed to help train pastors on how to establish a church, outlining the essential guidelines and steps to take before embarking on this journey. Additionally, he dedicates time to training Deacons and Armor Bearers, equipping them to serve at their highest potential with the help of God. “To God Be the Glory!”

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Speaking Engagement Bio

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Bishop Donnie McGriff, Sr. is a leader, visionary, preacher, teacher, Pastor and Founder of Christ Temple Apostolic Church for 42 years, overseer of CTIMFellowship of Churches which is under the umbrella of the CTIM (Christ Temple International Ministries) for 30 years, which the Lord blessed to have birthed 23 churches.

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He also is the overseer of 56 churches in India under Bishop Johannas Malipudi and acquiring 27 more churches entering the CTIMFOC.  Bishop McGriff is President of the Christ Temple International Apostolic University for 24 years which is an Accredited University by the Accrediting International Commission for Schools, Colleges, and Theological Seminaries where many souls, ministers, evangelists, prophets, teachers, and even churches have been birthed. In addition, GCTAC has become a satellite site for the CTIAU acquiring 3 more satellite online schools last year 2023.

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Bishop McGriff was voted as one of three Bishops of the Southern California District Council.  Later at the P.A.W.  2014 Summer Convention Suffragan Bishop McGriff was consecrated  as Bishop over the Southern California District Council - 67th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World on August 8, 2014 thru July 1, 2022. Now Emeritus Bishop.

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Bishop McGriff is an anointed man of God, chosen after God’s own heart is a gifted authored and keen insight to the needs of God’s people, who has published Best Sellers such as “Don’t Mix Your Stuff with God’s Stuff”, and Supportive Ministries of Helps for the 21st Century Church Books 1 and 2. Also, published his fourth book Christians in Crisis. Bishop McGriff is an ardent student of Eschatology, a Bible Teacher, which he is certified in Anger Management, License Marriage & Family Christian Counselor, and a Member of American Association of Christian Counselors.

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His life in Christ is evidenced by his love and compassion for his family, the brethren and to reach the total person and those who are lost.