Pastor Adolf B. Hunter

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Pastor Adolf B. Hunter is the Senior Pastor and founder of Beth-el Temple Ministries Church International Inc., established in 2009 with a vision from God to Encourage, Empower and Love God’s people. Pastor Hunter is a loving husband and servant of God who is happily married to Lady Jamia L. Hunter. They stand together guided in divine destiny, fulfilling the call of ministry and are the parents of two wonderful children.  Pastor Hunter has fostered positive changes in the lives of others since he accepted salvation at the early age of 12. He enthusiastically began at age 16 imparting the word of God through preaching, teaching and mentoring. 

Pastor Hunter received his Ministerial license under Pastor James Hunt on February 28, 1981 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. at the age of 19. He graduated from O. M. Kelly Theological Institute in Brooklyn N.Y. in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Care and Evangelism. On April 27, 1985, under the tutoring of Superintendent James E. Hunt and Bishop Jerome Norman, Pastor Hunter was ordained by Bishop F. D. Washington as an elder in the Church of God in Christ, accepting God’s elevation in ministry.

Pastor Hunter has served the church faithfully as Director of Youth Ministry, Director of Outreach Services and Evangelism, Director of Biblical Studies and as Youth Pastor. He has been blessed with many years of dedicated service to the community. He was chosen to serve as a long term volunteer Chaplain for Far Rockaway Nursing Home in New York and upon relocating to Georgia served Southern Regional Medical Center in the same capacity. He also served as a volunteer Clergy for Dogwood Forest Nursing Home providing spiritual services and Biblical insight. Pastor Hunter is a sought after speaker, teacher and exalter. He shares his gifting and insight with ministerial leaders across the USA and abroad in Liberia. 

Pastor Hunter is a man that is empowered by the anointing of the Holy Spirit to bring a heartfelt, loving and passionate Apostolic teaching to those men, women and children whom God has placed in his path. His vision for ministry is winning souls through evangelism according to Matthew 28:19-20 and Philippians 1:6. He is a loving man of integrity who desires to see every person fulfill their God given destiny and PURPOSE. Preaching a powerful word in season which impacts lives is his calling as he develops the spiritual lives of others with simplicity and wisdom.  Pastor Hunter is known affectionately as a man who embodies Jesus’ character as he encourages believers with a humble heart of God’s love! 

Lady Jamia L. Hunter

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Lady Jamia L. Hunter, a native of Augusta, Georgia, is a social worker, mentor and motivational speaker. As the wife of Adolf B. Hunter, she serves as Co-Administrator of Beth-el Temple Ministries Church International Inc. A minister of the Gospel, Jamia has a positive influence in ministry. Jamia dedicated her heart to walking with God at an early age and accepted salvation in 1989 at age 22. She faithfully served her local church for 12 years serving the choir, usher board, youth ministry and church administration.  

Upon relocating to Atlanta, Georgia Jamia received her ministerial license and certification as a Christian Counselor in 2001. She faithfully served in the membership outreach department and youth ministry as a member of World Changers Church International for 10 years until joining her husband in establishing Bethel Temple Ministries Church International.

Jamia’s dedication to helping others is evident through her lifestyle of service. She founded the Women’s Ministry, Ladies In Love With Christ, LLC at Beth-el Temple to give women a forum to become ladies walking in love; while assisting women in developing in their God given destiny. She frequently hosts prayer and Bible Study meetings, retreats, workshops and other events to empower women to develop in the love of God.

Jamia’s service is continually reflected in her community associations with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the National Association of Black Social Workers which she maintains active membership.

With a Master’s degree in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Jamia has a heart for supporting and restoring family relationships. She is a licensed therapist with over 20 years experience who is sought after to provide expertise in the arena of child and family psychotherapy.  Above all her accomplishments, she considers supporting her husband in ministry, parenting and sharing the love of God most significant. She firmly believes in living every day as a role model in demonstrating the amazing love of God for her family and others.

Lady Hunter says, "The greatest gift a man can give is to be true to himself, faithful to his God and share genuine love with others.  This will guarantee a genuine existence full of love, peace, hope and faith."