About the Author

Dr. Ednorleatha Long, seminar leader, conference host, author, and teacher, is an avid student of the Word of God. Her heart’s desire is to see believers grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In 1984, after what she refers to as a Damascus Road Experience with the Lord, she received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which empowered her for Kingdom service.

She is the founder and administrator of the Ministry Preparatory Training School and Bible College where she continues to train many five-fold ministry gifts from the Illinois-Missouri bi-state area.

She is also the founder and senior pastor of Christian Growth Center Church located in East St. Louis, IL. Her continuous personal fellowship with the Lord empowers her gifts for ministering toward the building up of the Body of Christ.

She serves as a co-host of the live broadcast "Table Talk with Apostle and Bishop," which airs weekly on Fridays through Facebook Live. In addition, she is the founder of Good News Publication International Women’s Ministries, which distributes gospel literation in-state and abroad.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from the Christian Bible College and Seminary; Master of Ministry, Doctorate of Biblical Studies, and Doctorate of Theology degrees from the International College of Bible Theology.