Bishop R. Rivers Glover, I. 

 Born and raised in the heart of Houston’s third ward, Dr. Rivers Renard Glover, I received God’s Devine Plan. At the ripe age of 18, the Lord caled him to preach the uncompromising Gospel of Jesus Christ. His personal ministry is conducted as God has shown him, which makes him a visionary as wel as a church planter. Dr. Glover is a preacher that is "real" to the ministry, reaching people where they are, on their level. He presents the Gospel of al men, women, boys and girls, no matter the race, nationality, or socioeconomic status. God uses Dr. Glover to share his experiences and circumstances as a testament to what God can do. Dr. Glover was licensed to preach September 30, 1984 and ordained for office as Pastor on September 30, 1986. Pastor of Graceland Community Church, Missouri City, Texas. Dr. Glover was consecrated to the office of Bishop in the Lord's Church on May 13, 2022.

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Dr. Glover is married to Brenda K. Glover, and they have eleven children whom they adore: TaKisha, LaToya, Christine, Rivers, II, Roshard, Jacqui, Brence, Bria, Tarvis, Lloyd, and Bartee. They also have 31 grandchildren.

Dr. Glover attended Jack Yates Senior High School, Houston Community Colege, Union Baptist Colege and Seminary, and Texas Southern University where he received his Bachelor of Sociology Degree with a Minor in Psychology. He also attended Andersonvile Theological Seminary where he received his Bachelor’s in religion (Suma um Laude) and his Master’s in theology (Magna cum Laude). He received an Honorary Doctorate from St. Thomas Christian Colege in October 2005. He earned a Doctor of Ministry from Faith Seminary in Tacoma, Washington. He received a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Newburg Theological Seminary Colege in Newburgh, Indiana. He also has a Certificate of Completion in Childhood Development from International Christian Education Colege Los Angeles, California. Together Dr. Glover and Mrs. Glover share a Christian Counseling Certificate. Dr. Glover believes in these Christian objectives: To a low the Lord to use me as He wi l to feed HIS flock. (Matthew 10:11-18) To help God's people in whatever situation that may arise. To preach the Good News of Jesus Christ in as many places as HE, would alow me (Romans 1:16). To Shepherd the Lord's flock and watch over their souls and help them grow spiritualy. Dr. Glover lives by the Grace of God and D.I.L.L life principles (Dedication, Integrity, Loyalty, Love).