Derrick Dewayne Davis, Senior Pastor

Pastor Davis is the 8th child born to Gloria and William Davis on July 11, 1967.

On December 2, 1979 Pastor Davis became a member of the body of Christ. During his preparation for his present call, Pastor Davis served as a Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Sunday School Secretary, Youth Choir President, Director of the Mass Choir, Trustee and he served as Minister of Music for eighteen years until accepting his call into the preaching ministry.

February 25, 2003 would be the beginning of a new life that would be viewed as a quick and miraculous move of God. Pastor Davis accepted his calling into the preaching ministry. He was named the Youth Pastor under the leadership of Pastor B.C. Brooks of Praise of Zion Baptist Church, obtained his license March 30, 2003 and ordained June 1, 2003. On October 29, 2003, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, it was unanimously agreed that Pastor Derrick Dewayne Davis would become the moderator and Pastor of Tabernacle of Praise Missionary Baptist Church.

Pastor Davis is a proud product of Memphis City School. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1985. He attended Jett Barber and Business College as well as taken valuable leadership courses from the University of Memphis and Christian Brothers College. Pastor Davis is currently employed at Federal Express Corporation where he is an administrator for the Memphis Hub Operation for over 17 years.

Pastor Davis is also a family man. For fifteen years, he has been married to Glenda Davis. He and his wife are proud parents of three lovely children, Derrius and twins Glenise and Derren.

 

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