Our Pastor

Bishop Kevin J. Hollingsworth is a unique young man whose voice God has raised up to “resurrect a generation with the breath of life.” Born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS, Bishop Hollingsworth was nurtured in the fear and admonition of the Lord. He attributes his musical abilities to his mother, Ms. Sandra L. Camper, and his strict discipline policies to his father, Mr. Edward L. Hollingsworth II. He is the loving husband of Lady Shalonda M. Hollingsworth. They are the proud parents of four, Kristen, Angelo, Ashton and Aaron.

In May of 2000, Bishop Hollingsworth founded and assumed pastorate of Breath of Life Ministries Full Gospel Baptist Church, formerly known as Ruach Ministries. Several ministries were organized under the leadership of Bishop Hollingsworth since the inception of the Breath of Life. Bishop Hollingsworth was called to a second church Little Jerusalem, now Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church, Richton, MS. Bishop Hollingsworth's vision is that Greater Jerusalem would be an oasis in a desert and minister hope to a hopeless generation. Bishop Hollingsworth's vision is simply to effectively minister to people of diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds, and he continues to make a difference in the lives of those whomever his path crosses.

In June of 2011 Bishop Hollingsworth was consecrated and now serves as 2nd Presiding Bishop of the Maranatha Word Fellowship International, Pastors and Spouses Teaming Together in Ministry, under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Henry E. Williams.

Bishop Hollingsworth attended Gulf Coast Baptist Institute, Hattiesburg, MS, Beacon University of Columbus, GA, Grace School of Theology, Hattiesburg, MS. On January 10, 2007 Bishop Hollingsworth was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from the Gospel Ministry Outreach Theological Institute, Houston, TX. He was awarded a Bachelor of Theology in Religious Education from Word of Life Bible College and a Master of Theology Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Word of Life Graduate School of Ministry, Lumberton, MS. Bishop Hollingsworth is the author of three dynamic books: Let Me Go, The Woman Preacher Fact or Fiction, and Tithing and Offering, God's Five Dimension Blessing Plan. He also serves as the president and CEO of Kevin J. Hollingsworth Ministries which has produced several teaching cassettes, DVDs, and CDs; The Power of Obedience, The Power of the Gospel, Something's Getting Ready to Happen, A Divine Turnaround, just to name a few, and other books and projects are forthcoming.

Bishop Hollingsworth continues to make an indelible mark on the world, violently reclaiming territory for the Kingdom of God through his preaching, teaching, singing, and dedicated service to God.