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Bishop Joseph
Mitchell Jr. Ordained
Special to The Truth
Joseph Mitchell, Jr was ordained bishop on July 4, 2014 by
the International Bible Way Church of Jesus Christ, Inc. The
ordination was conducted by Bishop Cornelius Showell during
International Bible Way’s national convention in Baltimore,
MD.
For 40 years, Bishop Mitchell has served as founder and
senior pastor of Crusaders for Christ Church located in
Toledo, Ohio. Thirty-eight of those years have been spent
as a member of International Bible Way under the
administration of Bishop William C. Latter, Ohio Diocesan.
Currently, Bishop Mitchell serves as district elder of
Northwest Ohio where he continues to win many souls to
Christ through a beloved blend of humor and insight.
Bishop Mitchell is a graduate of Crisp County High School in
Cordele, Georgia and an honorably discharged Vietnam War
veteran with four commendations for extraordinary service -
including the venerated Purple Heart. He developed a love
of ministry while actively serving at Rose of Sharon
Holiness Church for seven years prior to becoming deacon.
Soon after in 1970, he was ordained to elder by Bishop
Charles Flournoy and Presiding Bishop J. R. Hobson in South
Bend, Indiana.
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Bishop Mitchell, Apostle Floyd E. Nelson, Sr. Evang. Celeste
Blue Mitchell
Bishop Mitchell and daughter Tiffany Reynolds |
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Once in Ohio and prior to pastoring Crusaders for Christ
Church, Bishop Mitchell attended Toledo Bible College.
Later, Bishop Mitchell returned to Cordele, Georgia and
transported his entire family of seven to Toledo, Ohio where
he was blessed with the ability to purchase them a home. His
father passed just before taking this courageous leap of
faith.
Bishop Mitchell’s dedication to family continues to be
nurtured through his beautiful partner and wife of 45 years,
Evangelist Celeste Blue Mitchell. They are the proud parents
of a son, Carlos A. Mitchell, and daughter, Tiffany L.
Reynolds.
As a retired real estate property owner and professional
meat cutter, Bishop Mitchell stays involved in the family
owned business, Celeste Burial Garments Manufacturing &
Distribution Company established in 1988.
A congratulatory dinner will be held in Bishop Mitchell’s
honor on September 19. Tickets are available calling Sandra
at 419-699-6742.
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