BISHOP WILLIE L. BONNER, JR.
Bishop Willie Lee Bonner, Jr., is a native of Cowan, Tennessee and the son of the late Willie Lee Bonner, Sr. and Lillie Ruth Bonner. He is a graduate of Townsend High School, Winchester, TN. During his ministerial career, he has received additional training from Liberty Bible College and Seminary, Moody Bible College and the University of the South, Sewanee, TN. He is a retiree from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Bishop Bonner accepted his call to the ministry in 1973 and was ordained as an Elder in the Church of God in Christ, Inc. in 1977 by the late Bishop Audley King.
“Watchman on the Wall for Christ”, in 1981, Bishop Bonner founded and continues to Pastor the New Hope COGIC ministry located in Cowan, TN. A Gospel Preacher and multi-talented champion for the cause of Christ, Bishop Bonner has facilitated the saving, healing and deliverance of many souls. To his credit, his accomplishments include the following: 45 years’ Ordained Pastoral Elder; 40 years’ Pastoral Leadership; 36 years’ District Superintendent; 30 years’ Bonner’s Recycling and Trucking Company, Owner and Operator; 21 years’ Financial Treasurer; Twelve years’ Church of God in Christ National Resolution Committee; Five years’ Associate Pastor; Two years’ Administrative Assistant to the Jurisdictional Bishop; Acquisition of numerous properties and facilities; and Outreach & Benevolent Mission Projects.
As one of God’s soldiers, a chosen vessel, Bishop Bonner is determined to be ever faithful and always in prayer for the multitude.
In his capacity as the Bishop of Tennessee Eastern Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Pastor of New Hope COGIC, the ministry focus is the teaching and preaching of the gospel, while educating men, women, and our youth that God’s desire is that they live and maintain a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle by following the direction found in God's Word. Through his tireless efforts, souls are being saved and revived, hearts are inspired, and minds are being spiritually enlightened. A “Man of God” and a true believer, Bishop Bonner, allows God to be the cornerstone in his life as he leads God’s people spiritually through His word.
Bishop Willie Lee Bonner, Jr. is married to Mrs. Verna M. Bonner and in this union, they were blessed with three children: Elder Leo (Trina) Bonner, Tina D. Bonner, and Ivan (Diane) Bonner; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
