The Homegoing Celebration of Presiding Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson | TN 4th Celebration, Part 1

Bishop Gilbert E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ (COGIC) minister and presiding bishop, media pioneer, and religious entrepreneur was born in Humboldt, Tennessee, the son of COGIC Bishop W. A. and Mary Patterson. He grew up in Memphis and was educated in city schools until his family moved to Detroit in 1952. As a child, he began preaching as early as the age of four and by the age of seventeen accepted a call to the preaching ministry of COGIC. He was ordained in 1958. He married his wife, Louise, in 1967.
Patterson prepared for the ministry at the Detroit Bible Institute and then at LeMoyne Owen College once he returned to Memphis in 1961. He was installed as co-pastor at Holy Temple COGIC that same year, serving the church alongside his father. It was as co-pastor of Holy Temple that Patterson served as one of nine local civic and religious leaders on a Civil Rights initiative committee that invited Martin Luther King Jr. to come to Memphis and help with the local garbage workers’ strike. King accepted the invitation and came to the city, delivering his famous “Mountain Top” speech at the home church of COGIC, Mason Temple, on April 3, 1968. King was assassinated the following day.
In 1975, Patterson left COGIC after years of feuding with the denomination’s presiding bishop J. O. Patterson, his paternal uncle and the son-in-law of COGIC founder, Charles Mason. When he left, young Gilbert founded an independent church, Temple of Deliverance, the Cathedral of Bountiful Blessings. The small congregation moved into the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church building and outgrew the facility within three years. In 1978, Temple of Deliverance constructed a new twelve-hundred-seat sanctuary on the property, the first church facility with a price tag of over one million dollars to be built by African American workers in Memphis. During the next decade, though Patterson was shunned by the COGIC community, his leadership in the black community and in Pentecostal circles grew. His exemplary preaching delivery and message of hope and healing gained him notice and opportunity in Pentecostal churches across America. He also became a strong moral voice within the black community and was once the target of an assassination attempt by a parishioner who disagreed with his stance against domestic violence. He eventually mended his rift with his uncle and was invited back into the active COGIC ministry in 1988.
Patterson’s ministry continued to thrive during the 1990s. By 1999, Temple of Deliverance had a membership of over ten thousand and moved into its current thirteen-million-dollar facility, which houses a five-thousand-seat auditorium, daycare facilities, radio station, and recording studios. Patterson also franchised the church in two other locations within Memphis, making it one of the first churches in America of any kind to do so. In 1992, Patterson was elected as one of the twelve members of COGIC’s governing board, and in 2000, he was elected COGIC’s presiding bishop, defeating the sitting office holder, the first time such a feat had been accomplished in COGIC history.
Patterson, ever an innovator in church planning, continued using novel marketing and media techniques to build the ministry of the church. In the 1970s, he was one of the first charismatic leaders to use mass mailing and created a church magazine, Bountiful Blessing, to reach his flock and followers. Patterson also recognized the power of television and radio. In the 1970s, he had trouble finding air time in Memphis for a black church service, so he marketed videotapes of his sermons through Bountiful Blessing magazine and church conventions. He was eventually was so well known that he was able to land air time on national cable networks Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
In the last years of his life, Patterson’s preaching and Bible studies were seen or heard in over 350 media outlets worldwide every week. He led Temple of Deliverance to purchase its own radio station, WBBP AM, and founded Podium Records, which recorded black gospel music, both of which he used to promote the efforts of COGIC. Patterson won numerous national and international awards, receiving an honorary doctorate from Oral Roberts University and being named to Ebony’s list of the hundred most influential black Americans. Patterson died on March 20, 2007, due to complications from cancer.
Bishop Patterson has been married to his lovely wife, Louise D. Patterson for 35 years. We are proud to present to you this highly respected and committed man of God.
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[@DianaLafleur-wp8lg]

I miss Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson, his preaching got me through the worst days of my life when I was homeless and hungry and dirty, but his words gave me hope to face another day! Rest in peace now wonderful man of God🌹⚜️🇺🇸

[@marymathis3519]

There will not be another Gilbert E. Patterson, his sermons still get me through my days, Rest In Power Bishop

[@lorisgreenhowie4676]

Yes. It sure enough will

[@sarahdavis5674]

Never 🥲👀

[@ytb.chitownkid3244]

@@lorisgreenhowie4676 There won’t, sorry

[@richardkellum-barnhill9130]

Amen

[@denisebourne3770]

Never will there be. He was phenomenal..loved his preaching and his prayers just transported me before the throne of grace. Continue to Rest in Peace

[@cocovernon8394]

I watched this man of God while preparing for church every Sunday. There will never ever be another ❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@virginianelson3739]

One of the great preachers of all time!!!!

[@whoaitsreesy]

And now, his beautiful bride, mother Louise has joined him in Heaven. May they both continue to RIP.

[@sharonrolling7801]

There is none like him. I still listen to his messages that gives me strength

[@UBigJoka]

He was an awesome Man of God.

[@dabresha11]

Literally binge watching him all day. He was an old school preacher. ❤Had the pleasure of watching and listening to his beautiful wife today for the first time. Saddened to hear of her passing in 2022. 😢 Both RIHP.

[@hazeldelphine9424]

My Sunday Morning Preacher, while getting ready for church. I still listen to his messages on KZbin.

[@denezstallworth4549]

Yes Lord every Sunday morning while getting ready for church my family and I would look at him what a preaching giant he was reminded me of my grandfather when he would preach

[@rudolphwillifordjr2371]

He was a man of God 🙏 he lived by what he preach and taught Glory Hallelujah 🙏 Amen

[@JanaKleckley]

Bishop Gilbert Patterson is only asleep. And when the first trumpets sound he shall arise and then will I and all of God's other children shall see him again.

[@yamomma5053]

MAn I remember listening to GE as a teen before church every Sunday when my GMA or godma would have him on tv! A legend who will never be forgotten

[@viviancade4741]

JESUS JESUS JESUS hallelujah hallelujah praise Jesus Christ amen 🙏🏿 Psalm138 Psalm34 Psalm91amen ISAHAI 54:17🩸🩸🛡🩸💯💯❤️❤️❤️🩸❤️

[@andreabanks7701]

You now are with my Mother she loved you so Rest In Peace with Jesus ❤✝️

[@evonrenfroe3585]

I been watching GE Paterson since I was a little girl. You are truly missed. Keeping your family in prayer 🙏 RIH Bishop Patterson and First lady Louise Patterson 🕊 🕊 ♥ Man of God and woman of God. Beautiful service. Job well done

[@UBigJoka]

He was a one-of-a-kind Man of God. I use to take great delight in watching him on Sunday morning at 8:30 on BET network right before we went to church. Listening to him preach with such fire got me energized and ready to go to my church with an expectancyThat God is going to move.

[@lisasmith1627]

Bishop Gilbert Patterson was a holy ghost firery preacher who knew how to rightfully divide the word of God. I knew when I came home from church I could turn on TBN Network and watch and listen to a joyful uplifting message.

[@josephwilliams5403]

There will never be another Bishop G,E Patterson, I wish, I could have met this man of God. He was a good man, a good preacher, a good leader, and a man who was since by God. He was my kind of preacher.

[@shirleywise9319]

Bishop GE Patterson was an Great man of God He Will be Greatly missed But is Legalistic Will live For EVER He Was Fill With God Holy Ghost and Power I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY Hearing His Sermon Rest in Heaven Peacefully.

[@marsharonecoleman6746]

One of the greatest COGIC bishop's of the time

[@StephQueen90]

This saddens me til this day . There will NEVER another G.E. Patterson awesome awesome man of God!

[@Keith_Martin]

Couldn't agree more!

[@puggirl007]

Bishop has been called home. Many years ago. 8 still listen to him before I go to work. First thing in the morning 🌄. I go to KZbin. And put on pastor. And his word. Still rings true . Today💯. Lord. What an awesome man he was 🙏

[@LesliePatterson-qq7xo]

My heart aches for my Bishop hold on first lady Patterson he was the best 1:28:48

[@kendrarosser7215]

Bishop G.E.Patterson was real and preached the truth no matter what I loved hearing him sing during his preaching RIH Bishop Patterson u r missed.

[@robbiesimon3996]

Bishop Patterson he was truly a man of God I still l still listen to his message.

[@pamelabartelle5285]

I’m in awe it’s been so long since he passed! I’ve just started listening to him and I thanks God his sermons has crossed my path! May he rest in peace! 🙏🏽❤️🕊️

[@loriblunt1270]

I honor the late Bishop G.E.Patterson for his life long legacy of preaching,singing and teaching the saints about holy living.

[@sarahdavis5674]

I remember every Sunday I would get up early to 👂 hear him preach on 📺 T.V. and to what his wife was wearing ❤️😭😭🥲🥲🥲👀 His wife 😭 was such a lady class act 😢 and now it the end of 2021 and I still

[@kylewallace3901]

I miss him SOO much I miss The late Bishop GE Patterson!! 😢😢he was a good preacher he was a good man to the body of the church!!

[@valeriemills7827]

I still miss Bishop G.E. Patterson to this day even though his physical presence is resting with god our Father.

[@shavonjohnson7873]

Rip bishop G E Paterson. I remember as a kid grown up every Sunday morning watching Tbs channel or listening channel with auntie listening to bishop Paterson preaching

[@angelaratliff6303]

Yes I agree with you Bishop was a true Man of God he helped me when I was lost in world of sin. Bless your soul until we meet again

[@jaylinanderson6]

You take your Rest bishop and we will see each other again soon😢😢😢

[@cyrilndaba6322]

He was truly a God's General! God is indeed Happy that Bishop GE Patterson is in His Presence.

[@theeoriginalsunshine7181]

Ive never had the privilege of watching this!!vvBut My God.., listening to the choir and remembering the era of Bishop G.E. Patterson just gives me chills!!

[@godhasthefinalsay3383]

I so loved this man. He was a true man of God. He preached the WORD of God and didn’t take or accept any nonsense!! I wish that we had more like him. Today these Bishops, Pastors or whatever you call yourselves are not like the way they use to make them. I know that this man is in Heaven because of the life that he lived here on earth. “You will know them by their fruit” I’ll see you in heaven Bishop!! ☺️

[@jrock6543]

I enjoyed show holiness to the people in the world humans love the wife one of the kind angels and haven't done sign your name Bishop

[@margaretgray4170]

He is missed but the legacy he left lives on!

[@sachellcunningham352]

I loved getting up and listening to him on Sunday mornings. While getting ready for church. What an anointing he had

[@naturesorchestra7636]

I belong to Temple of Deliverance and Oh how I remember this day.. we dreaded that day.. but his works he’s done have definitely spoken for him

[@bossmanlulu6136]

I Cud Only Imagine A Strong Man Of God💯🙏🏿

[@Keith_Martin]

I was there for all three services, it was so bittersweet. It took me a few months to believe that he went on to be with the Lord.

[@shardyshard22]

Wow I remember this time, I live streamed all 3 home going services of Bishop Patterson and I was just very saddened that he has transitioned, certainly praying for Mother Patterson still and the TOD Family

[@lulawalker7592]

Bishop continues to help me through my struggles today, thank Lord for this man of wisdom.

[@tenniabrown9865]

Love his ministry. Powerful man of God anointed preacher and beautiful wife. Beautiful home going celebration.

[@dianeholmes209]

Loved this man of God and his ministry

[@joshuaross3476]

RIP Doc. Just now realized you passed years ago. Praying for your family at yet another difficult time with the passing of your wife. Your sermons give me so much life when I go back and listen to them.❤️😢🙏🏿

[@dianeholmes209]

What a homegoing for a great man of God

[@jenaceguilford6545]

Yes may he rest in peace . until the coming of the lord .he words were powerful . And I believe that he live what he preach. Rest in peace amen

[@coolstormracismsux3221]

Bishop Patterson was the truth. He preached, prayed & sung with so much power. Sip Bishop 🙏🏾

[@DreamerWells]

He never compromised the gospel He lived what he preached

[@ernestgrady5655]

Thank God for Bishop Earl Patterson he was a wonderful speaker and a good teacher he will be missed

[@jeanscott386]

The sermons !!I thank GOD for the words that still encourage me!!There will never be another man of God that brings a message like his!!!

[@varroz6926]

While there was only one Bishop GE Patterson. GOD WILL ALWAYS HAVE A TRUE MAN OF GOD somewhere PREACHING HIS HOLY WORD...ALWAYS ! ✝️🧎🏾‍♀️📖🗝️💯❤️🕊️

[@RC-ou9qg]

One of the greats in the Kingdom of God. I will always remember watching him on Sunday mornings while getting ready for church.

[@SandraPeer-yo8vf]

I learned of Bishop when I was in a bad way, locked up. His sermon blessed me and I've been listening to him every since , and I love him and will miss him dearly . I will see him on the other side. God bless the Patterson family. Thank you Lord for Bishop Patterson. AMEN. WITH MUCH SORROW. HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!

[@lindelldavis8840]

Yes he was a very good man of God strong sermons.

[@quincylewis8114]

May God keep you in perfect peace in Heaven Bishop!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@anthonycooper2677]

Bishop GE Patterson was definitely a man of God. I thank God that I had the opportunity to see him preach 2 times.

[@Blessed-1988]

I love GE Patterson preaching 😘 Im so happy yall uploaded his service from the 9Os to the 00s... I wish i could of meet him and went to his church.. Also Pastor Rance Allen was great i met him thats my dad pastor.. Pastor Rance Allen and GE Patterson were friends... May u both Rip♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿😇😇

[@evangelisttheresaj.hunter3311]

Lord I thank You for using this man of God in a powerful way to help Your people come back to You. I'll miss you dearly you was my Spiritual Father

[@andrepowell7639]

This was a hard day. I was invited to T.O.D. back in 2002….my life hasn’t been the same since. The preaching and teaching of Bishop Patterson changed my life completely. As an on air personality at his radio station (WBBP) I could feel his anointing and presence on a daily basis in the studio and throughout the white and gold building. You can still hear that anointing on the airways now. Rest well Bishop. Job well done.

[@carolynspencer3427]

I really miss you Pastor E.G. Patterson. I always listen to your preaching on radio or television. I Love a backwoods preaching!. R.I.P Bishop Patterson. You've earn your wings to Glory!!. My condolences to your family. Fly High. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😔 🌹🕊🌹🕊🌹🕊

[@Supermarie300]

This great man of God will greatly be missed I continue to listed to his sermon and get closer to God and keep me walking the straight and narrow path I will see him in glory by God's grace one day soon until than I Will live for Jesus until it is my time to go home to meet Jesus my Lord and Saviour . I call you Dad love you and will see you in glory at Jesus feet.

[@user-yy9ix5vn8l]

Thank you member of Jesus Christ our lord and fot do this Llewellyn Mitchell a servant of Jesus

[@cynthiablakes101]

Bishop Patterson I really njoyed listening to him he was such a blessing to listen to on Sunday morning R I P God bless his family and bless each and everyone soul he touched my heart was moved by his teaching 💔 ❤ ♥ God Is so good.

[@whoaitsreesy]

The one thing we are gonna do at homegoings is that we gonna have several praise breaks. I just love us.

[@DreamerWells]

He was a Righteous man of God Thank you God for sharing him with the world

[@kawanpender987]

I still watch this Man of Gods videos and the anointing is still something else. He is surely missed❤️

[@shirleyhiggins3114]

Sleep on Bishop Patterson never knew you but i watch your sermon on social media,and they bless my soul.🙏

[@Michelle..G.488]

Earth🌎 Has N0 Sorrow That Heaven 🌈⛅Cannot Heal🙏🏽Sending My Deepest Condolences to this Great Man 0f G0D'S Family & Everyone 🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽 ⚘⚘R.I. P. BISHOP⚘⚘

[@richardlittle3331]

Praying for the family, this anotied,man of God will be missed

[@joannehines7806]

Sending out my deepest & sincerest condolences, prayers & thoughts to the Patterson Family & the congregation of Bishop G.E.Patterson & his lovely wife, Evangelist & First Lady Louise Patterson!! Affectionately adored these two & always referred to them as " God's.Lovebirds"!! They truly were a great example of what a Godly marriage was!! They will be sorely missed!! Rest in Heavenly Peace!! Together Again, God's Lovebirds in Heavenly Glory!! 💘 ✝

[@libabygurl8879]

I miss him so...there will never be another minister like him RIP 🙏🏽

[@essencejames5894]

Yes yes he was a awesome man of The Lord. Rest in Peace Bishop Patterson your work was Done. Kay Lynch Bronx NY.

[@andreabanks7701]

I do miss you you always could preach to me Bishop Patterson

[@ronaldjames5371]

Rest In Peace Man of God. I have been truly blessed by Watching you bring the Word of God . Heaven has another Angel

[@LesliePatterson-qq7xo]

I'm really going to miss Bishop Patterson

[@c.l.9344]

A true pioneering man of God. I remember watching Bishop G.E. Patterson when his services aired on BET. I wish I could met him. What an anointing! May God raise up the next generation of pioneering Bishop's and general's with his mantle. 🙏🏼🤍

[@chaplaintaylor2327]

God morning, God bless you, I never knew all the trials and tribulations Bishop Patterson endured.... He was truly a man after God's own heart.

[@DreamerWells]

Father God in the name of Jesus Christ please strengthen his wife and family daily in Jesus Christ Name Amen

[@robertacooper6470]

Bishop G.E.PATTERSON:GONE TO BE WITH THE **(L.O.R.D)** BLESS THE LORD🤴❤❤🙏😇🙋‍♀️🙌🙌👀🙏👍

[@joyceaugust2059]

Enjoyed listening to him on Sunday from Louisiana 🙏🏿

[@loriblunt1270]

I honor you Bishop Patterson for your love for your community and others...

[@deantewilliams4142]

Heey Glooory Hallelujah Well Let It Out Thank You Father GOD Thank You JESUS for the late Presiding Bishop Bishop G.E. Patterson 6th In Succession

[@sheilawelsh774]

Greeting heard many but he was one of the chosen heaven welcomed him Angel's are bearing him on their wings

[@marquitab.5561]

Powerful Man of God….

[@ireneetchison4046]

God bless this man of God he's rejoicing in the Lord

[@kevontaejones3769]

My first time watching the hole homegoing service for celebration of life Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson

[@tiim407]

That's my role model the greatest Apostleband Bishop in the lords church

[@danielleabundance4762]

Still listen to his prayers ! I first heard him on the gospel station WSOK in Savannah Ga which is my hometown. I heard that his father was just powerful! Rest well Bishop🤍

[@alexanderbrown9081]

One of my favorite Pastors watching him as a little boy before church. RIH Bishop!!

[@LesliePatterson-qq7xo]

His preaching helps me get through lm certainly going to miss him what a great man of God

[@reneewilliams5279]

There isn't anyone like Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson unfortunately.

[@rubyadams9973]

Still listening to his voice 0h how I miss COGIC

[@FallAndPray400]

Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson Went from Labour to Reward. Bishop See You Soon Love You.

[@dajawunbyrd2471]

He is preaching in heaven sanctuary and all the bishop pastors evangelist first ladies of God is listening to him preaching heaven

[@thescatman5029]

Whether it was Sunday Mornings on WWRL, or later on BET and the Word Network, this man was a true pioneer! Good reason why his sermons were on TV, for at least a year, or two, after he went home! I would not be surprised if he's not resting in Heaven......but up and shouting Hallelujah in it!

[@evangelistbernardhenyard8379]

Classic….Thanks for sharing

[@josephwilliams5403]

COGIC wouldn’t be in the scandal the way it is, if Bishop GE Patterson was living.

[@user-xt4hz1pd1b]

RIP BISHOP PATtERSON love you Darrel Delk 🙏💔 Dallas Texas

[@sistacbell]

He came to Lady Mckinney Funeral out here and next thing we know he passed after she did. Rest in Power Jean Mckinney and Bishop GE Patterson.

[@khemestre]

Powerful teaching!! 💯💯💯

[@tweetheart106]

The best bishop!

[@petersingleton1141]

Well done GE Patterson love you

[@marlenekimbrough608]

A great men of God.miss u Bishop

[@denardjones7077]

Thank you for uploading this!! I've hoped for years that someone would upload this.

[@Keith_Martin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sweetlatina53]

Death leaves pain in our hearts and headaches heaven was missing an angel and there was so god took him to his second home heaven where’s he’s now an angel my condolences to his family sorry for your loss until you again may this angle rips💕💐✝️

[@darreldelk7550]

Am praying for you and your family From Darrel love you Darrel from Dallas Texas God bless you Darrel Delk

[@marquitab.5561]

My GOD 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dajawunbyrd2471]

Well done Jesus joy faithful servant you may enter into the joy of the lord