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Pastor T.L. Barrett, Jr
T. L. Barrett, Jr. was born January 13th 1944 at Queens General Hospital in Jamaica New York. He was the third child of Thomas L. Barrett, Sr. and Eddie Mae Barrett.
T. L. Barrett, Jr. completed his education in the Chicago public school system. He attended Medill, Doolittle, Gregory, Douglas Elementary and Wendell Phillips High School.
After his father passed when T.L. was 16 years of age – He returned to his home town of Jamaica, New York where he earned a high-school diploma (G.E.D.) from the New York State Board of Regents in 1961. Then he enrolled in the Bethel Bible Institute and graduated with honors.
In 1967 T. L. Barrett, Jr. returned to Chicago and married his New York born sweetheart Cleopatra, on July 1, 1967. To that union seven children were born: Kim, Kisha, T. L., III, Torrey, Trevore, T’shaun, & Kleo. Rhonda Barrett was born from Pastor Barrett’s first marriage. Pastor Barrett’s other children include: Terrance of Houston, TX, Carlton and Carlisa of Dallas, TX, Brendisia of Los Angeles, CA. and Daniel, A.K.A. Messiah Equiano of Chicago, IL.
T.L. Barrett, Jr. was called to Pastor the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in March 1968: He organized The Life Center Church in 1976 and constructed the “Prayer Palace” in 1982.
Because of his meaningful multitudinous ministries (which include: writing motivational messages, as well as writing several musical albums) he has been awarded several honors i.e., Honorary Doctorate degrees: two from Monrovia, Liberia in West Africa, and one from The Midwest Theological Seminary:
He was also awarded an authentic high-school diploma from Wendell Phillips High School, as well as inducted into the Wendell Phillips Hall of Fame (he was dismissed from Wendell Phillips in 1960).
Minister Briella (Dr. Wynetta Frazier)
Assistant Pastor
Dr. Wynetta Frazier retired from the University of Illinois/Chicago after serving 22 years as the Assistant Director of Early Intervention. Dr. Frazier was a consultant in Health and Human Services to the National Healthy Start Program. She also served as commissioner to the Chicago Commission on Human Relations completing her fifth term as appointed by the Mayor of Chicago, IL.
Dr. Frazier is a graduate of DePaul University, Governor State University, and received a Ph.D. from Columbia Pacific University in San Francisco, CA. Also, serving in the ministry, Dr. Frazier is a graduate of William Roberts Bible Institute. She annually attends classes in the Missionary Academy of Third Jurisdiction IL Church of God in Christ. Dr. Frazier is the Assistant Pastor of The Life Center of God in Christ, under the leadership of Pastor T. L. Barrett. She serves as the overseer of the Women’s Ministry and so many other capacities over her 50 year tenure.
Dr. Frazier is the Assistant State Supervisor of Women in the Third Jurisdiction. Dr. Frazier is the author of many articles and presentation throughout the U.S. on Family Relationships and Children/Youth with Special Needs.
Dr. Frazier has received numerous awards and honors including the Leadership Award of the YWCA; Women of Merit, Operation Push; and Beautiful People, Chicago Urban League. She received the title of President Emeritus from the National Hook-up of Black Women Inc. after her 25th anniversary as president.
Dr. Frazier has three adult Children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren the love and support of her extended family. Dr. Frazier has a passion for working with families, which she believes is the foundation of our community.
Dr. Frazier served as the President of the National Hook-Up of Black Women for over 27 years.
