BISHOP JERRY MAYNARD is prelate of the Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of TN. He serves as the senior pastor of Cathedral of Praise Church of God in Christ located in Nashville, TN. After 50 years in ministry he is positively impacting lives and delivering a message across the nation encouraging people to maximize their potential.
Bishop Maynard completed graduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Social Sciences at Indiana University and the Doctorates Division of Cross Roads Bible College. Bishop Maynard, a native of Indiana, served as Director of the Muncie Indiana Human Rights Commission from 1967-1970, a member of the Indiana and United States Civil Rights Commission from 1970- 1981, and the President’s Domestic Policy Committee from 1977-1983. He is the recipient of the highest civilian award of the state of Indiana, “Sagamore of the Wabash.” A noted speaker, Bishop Maynard has lectured at Ball State University, Taylor University, Indiana and Indiana State Universities, Cross Roads Bible College, Clark University and keynoted the nationally known “Soul Winners” Conference.
His concern for the growth and edification of God’s people extends beyond the church. In 1997, Cathedral of Praise formerly Pentecostal Tabernacle Church began planning for the construction of the new 1800 seat Sanctuary and Worship Center. Bishop Maynard chose Church Builders United, a partnership of minority-owned contractors. In addition, minority and women-owned businesses worked as sub-contractors on the project. Bishop Maynard further insisted that the labor force be made up of a significant number of minorities. Thus, approximately eighty-percent of the laborers working on the construction of the facility were African-American and Latino. Other churches building new facilities are now patterning this model. For his efforts, and his many contributions for the establishment of entrepreneurial enterprises, Bishop Maynard received the “R. H. Boyd Business Advocate of the Year 1999” award.
A family-oriented congregation of the Church of God in Christ. At Cathedral of Praise C.O.G.I.C., we inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to bring the Lord Almighty into their lives at every moment – moments of joy, moments of despair, and even those moments in between. We are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ and are here to spread His message with loving patience and kindness.
JELAMA MEDIA GROUP
Jelama Media Group was created from the visionary mind of Bishop Jerry L. Maynard. It is a multimedia company committed to bringing new and innovative products to the masses by way of music, books and new media solutions.
Jelama Media Group
Bishop Maynard then founded Jelama Records and on November 6, 2012 released Bishop Jerry L. Maynard Presents the Cathedral of Praise Choir to a #10 debut on Billboard Top Gospel Chart. The 16-track freshman release is a mix of live and studio songs and received a 2013 Dove Award Nomination for TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM of the YEAR.
The project features world-renowned worship leader Don Moen, Nia Allen (Cece Winans), Candy West (Marvin Sapp, Myron Butler), Pam Crawford (Chicago Mass, the Tommies), Durward Davis (Sunday’s Best) as well as Bishop Maynard. The lead single “Just Believe!” features Michelle Prather.
Jelama Publishing
The Jelama Publishing catalog includes books by Bishop Jerry L. Maynard – Living Beyond Expectancy, Christian Maturity and Maximize Your Potential.
Jerry Maynard, II has authored How to Lead When No One Follows, a call to action to reverse the crises facing the African-American community and to issue a declaration that getting reelected is not a measurable outcome of political success, rather improving the lives of our citizens.
All of these empowering, life-changing books can be purchased on our PRODUCTS page.
