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Clarence E. McClendon was born and raised in Decatur, Illinois and began preaching at age fifteen. He assumed his first pastorate position at age nineteen and today, Bishop McClendon serves as the Senior Pastor for Full Harvest International Church, a growing global, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual congregation located in the South Bay area of California. He also serves as the founder and president of umbrella corporation, Clarence E. McClendon Ministries (CEMM), which encompasses weekly national and international television broadcasts formally known as “Take It By Force” is now entitled “A Miracle for You”. Currently more than 250 million homes have access to CEMM broadcasts throughout North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Bishop McClendon also hosts national conferences and crusades throughout the year in targeted US cities. “Clarence E. McClendon South Bay Miracle, Prayer and Healing Crusades” draw believers and non-believers alike to share in the apostolic, prophetic, and healing ministry of Bishop McClendon, and often sees attendance that exceeds thousands. In addition, a part of CEMM, the Full Harvest Network of Churches, Ministries and Entrepreneurs offers men and women of God the opportunity to connect with Bishop McClendon’s apostolic call by formally recognizing him as their spiritual father in the ministry.
Among his other accolades, Bishop McClendon is the founder and president of Siloam Bible College and Clarence E. McClendon Leadership Institute, dedicated to “Empowering 21st Century Leaders of Today With a Vision for Tomorrow.” In addition, under the umbrella of CEMM, PrayerForce serves as a coalition of 21,000 people who have committed themselves to pray for national protection and the manifestation of God’s will in the 21st century and is seen as a prophetic response to the tragedy of 9-11 by raising a spiritual hedge of protection over our families, our neighborhood and our cities.
Dr. McClendon serves as the Third Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship where he was consecrated to the bishopric in 1997. Bishop McClendon has also accepted a seat on the College of Bishops of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches. Both, of which, are interdenominational fellowships where he has built a reputation as a force for reconciliation and harmony across ethnic, denominational, generational, and geographical lines.
He also serves as a board member of the Do Something Foundation, a think-tank of some of America’s top young leaders, and as a California Regent for President Bush’s Faith Based Initiative Center. As a voice of authority regarding some of society’s most pressing issues, Bishop McClendon has appeared on the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, Nightline on ABC and Black Entertainment Television.
Young people are a central focus to Bishop McClendon’s ministry, as he understands the unique challenges facing this generation. He provides a powerful exhortation to young people in saying, “Time and again we tell our young people what they cannot do. ‘You can’t do this and you can’t do that.’ It’s high time that we start telling our young people what they can do. They can be accepted as they are. They can live lives of purpose and destiny. They can find trustworthy friendships and relationships. They can remove themselves from the pain and disappointment of their past. They can be free from drugs. They can be hopeful for their future and as the Church we have the answer for them in the person of Jesus Christ.”
Understanding that our young people are the ones who are destined to lead their generation and eventually a nation, Bishop McClendon has initiated programs to assist in preparing today’s youth to fulfill their purpose and destiny.
Media
Bishop McClendon is firmly committed to using the most strategic and relevant mediums of communication for reaching out to this generation. Bishop McClendon can currently be seen on the Trinity Broadcasting Network and The Word Network. Bishop McClendon can also be heard every Tuesday on radio station KTYM.
Music
An accomplished musician and songwriter, Bishop McClendon passionately believes that music is key to reaching a generation. His musical accolades include the Stellar Award nominated CD “Shout Hallelujah,” which debuted on Billboard’s top ten listing for gospel music as well as “Give Glory to God,” his debut CD.
Literature
Bishop McClendon is a teacher of magnanimous proportions who presents revelatory insight into the kingdom of God. As such, he has coined several literary works that reach believers at any stage in their walk with God, as well as non-believers who want more than what their life is currently offering.