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Dr. Michael & Dr. Altheria Washington Jones

We are passionate about the teachings gifts and ministry that God has entrusted us with, to see the lives of people changed through the teaching and life-transforming message of the Gospel of Christ our Lord. We have been commissioned by the Holy Spirit to equip God’s people with the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of sacred scripture, and then to join us, in His great commission, to make DISCIPLES. We enjoy teaching God’s Word, ONE VERSE AT A TIME!

 

Dr. Michael Jones

Dr. Michael Jones (aka Dr. Mike) was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He later attended North Carolina Central University (N.C.C.U.) where he received numerous achievement awards, such as The National Dean’s List and an Internship from the North Carolina State Governor’s Office, before graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Afterwards, he accepted a position here in the Washington Metropolitan Area with the United States Department of Commerce, where he was employed for 34 years.

Through rigorous course studies, he received [both] his Doctorates of Theological Studies and Biblical Studies/Christian Apologetics, as well as a Certificate of Christian Counseling; all degrees from Logos University in Jacksonville, Florida; Dr. Mike also serves on the Board of Adjunct Professors of Logos University, where he mentors undergraduate and post graduate students through their rigorous degree programs.

Currently, Dr. Jones serves as Senior Minister of Teaching for Https://TeachingMinistryofDrMike.org; and along with his wife [Dr. Altheria] as Elders with the Abundant Life Christian Church (ALCC) in Lanham MD. Previously, he served as, Minister of Teaching, for the Free Gospel Churches of Christ, where he had been a member for over 41 years. During his tenure, he also served as Chairman of the Board of Ministers & Elders, OBICA Bible College’s Academic Dean [Emeritus] and Professor of Theology & Biblical Studies and Christian Apologetics.

He’s a conference speaker and the author of over 100 teaching manuals, (including Commentaries on The Book of Revelation, The Epistles of John – First/Second/Third, and the Epistle of Jude), with some translated into Spanish: throughout the year, he uses a majority of the manuals to conduct Saturday seminars for various (denominational/non-denominational) ministries, upon their request. [The teaching resources can be found at his ministry site – https://TeachingministryofDrMike.org, at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and Lulu.com.]

When asked what is his greatest achievements from his teaching ministry, thus far, he replied, “First, hearing people say that they have kept in remembrance a number of things I’ve taught them over the years, and are now sharing Biblical wisdom to family and friends; Secondly, being asked to send a number of my teaching resources to the men and women serving overseas, as well as getting teaching resources requests from [Mother] Africa; And thirdly, having my ‘Spiritual Nuggets’ Newsletter read by subscribers from various parts of the world. “He is married to Dr. Altheria Washington Jones (affectionately known as “Dr. AJ”) who passionately shares his vision for the work of ministry. She also received her Doctor of Ministry: Christian Counseling Degree from Logos University. They have three wonderful children; and reside in the Maryland Capital Area.

Dr. Altheria Washington Jones

Dr. Altheria Washington Jones is a native born Washingtonian. She is the youngest of seven. She attended the District of Columbia Public Schools where she graduated from Western Sr. High. Minister Jones holds an undergraduate degree in Communications Science from Howard University; Master’s Degree in Education Technology from Gallaudet University; Master’s equivalency in Library Science; and, a Doctorate degree in Ministry: Christian Counseling from Logos University.

Minister Jones is a retired Educator from Montgomery County Public Schools, where she worked for 30 years.

As a gifted speaker, teacher, and counselor–using the gift of humility; and, having a deep love and compassion for people, God uses her to counsel and encourage those who are lowly in heart. He also uses her to minister to those having a difficult time accepting the challenges of life.

Ordained as a Minister at Free Gospel Deliverance Temple in 2011, where she had been a member for over 30 years, she has also served as: Chairperson for (YCWA) Young Christian Women’s Auxiliary;  Recording secretary for YCWA; Intercessory prayer warrior; Armor-bearer; and, Member of the Official board.

Dr. AJ has humbly accepted God’s call upon her life to further advance the Kingdom of God and to teach and minister to God’s people. Her desire is to bless the Lord at all times! God uses her through visions and dreams-and through the fruits of her own trials. She is of more value for the Kingdom of God than ever before.

One of her favorite scriptures: Job 3:10, “But He knoweth the way I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”