Dare to be UNcommon Conference Speaker
Friday, August 10, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Superintendent Linwood Dillard, Jr. is the proud Founding Pastor of the Citadel of Deliverance Church of God in Christ in Germantown, Tennessee on the outskirts of the City of Memphis. He is happily married to the lovely and most gracious Mrs. Stephanie Marie Dillard. They are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters-Faith Marie and Joy Marie; and one handsome son-Linwood, III. Since the age of 15, the anointing on Superintendent Dillard’s life has affected many lives through his evangelistic, deliverance, and Pastoral ministries; . Countless souls have been saved, sick bodies have been healed, and lives have been changed. That ministry has transcended social, racial, economical, and denominational barriers. The relevant and timely message God has given him has been embraced by both the older and younger generations and has given him the opportunity to be the guest speaker and lecturer at various colleges and social organizations. Superintendent Dillard is also an anointed musician, director, and has been recognized for his leadership skills and organizational abilities in the religious and social communities. Since his teen years, Superintendent Dillard has worked in almost every conceivable capacity in the church-YPWW President, Vacation Bible School Director, Pastor’s Aide, Minister of Music, Minister of Evangelism, Program Coordinator and many others.
Superintendent Dillard successfully served as Youth Department President and Chairman of the Jurisdictional AIM Convention as well as other administrative positions for the Tennessee Central Jurisdiction COGIC under the late Bishop W.L. Porter. Currently, he serves the jurisdiction as the Executive Assistant in the Office of the Bishop under the leadership of Bishop Brandon B. Porter. Additionally, in January of 2011, he was appointed the District Superintendent of the Memphis District-Southeast in the TN Central Jurisdiction. Superintendent Dillard has also assisted other jurisdictions and organizations in convention planning. Also, faithfully served as a Regional Director and Executive Secretary of the Church of God in Christ International Youth Department (IYD) under two administrations. In 2006, the former Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, the late Bishop G.E. Patterson, appointed Superintendent Dillard as the Assistant Secretary of the COGIC National Tithing Fund Commission. In 2009, Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake appointed Superintendent Linwood Dillard as the President of the International Youth Department of COGIC. Under the innovative leadership and extensive plan of Superintendent Dillard, the department has taken a quantum leap into the 21st Century utilized technology, a contemporary organizational structure and a “team” strategy to meet the challenges of today’s youth. Superintendent Dillard has proposed and implemented the development of a strategic plan for the department as well as developed commissions to meet the ever changing environment that our youth deal with daily. Those commissions and ministries include Young Adult Ministries, Education, Juvenile Crime Prevention and Reduction, Recreation and Organized Sports, Information Technology, Spiritual Empowerment, College and Career Preparatory, College Campus Ministries, Youth Superintendents Network, Young Preachers Network, and many others.
Superintendent Dillard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with Chemical and Environmental Concentrations from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He has an extensive background in engineering, administration, and management. Superintendent Dillard has served in local and regional chapter leadership elected roles in various social and community organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Society of Black Engineers, American Institute of Chemical Engineers and many more. Elder Dillard has received numerous awards, recognitions, and commendations for his academic, ministerial, and social involvement and accomplishments. In February 2006, he was selected by EBONY Magazine as one of 30 young leaders under the age of 30 who are soaring to tremendous heights, giving back to the community, and making accomplishments in the areas of law, politics, religion, communications, academia, music, arts and entertainment.
Superintendent Dillard successfully served as Youth Department President and Chairman of the Jurisdictional AIM Convention as well as other administrative positions for the Tennessee Central Jurisdiction COGIC under the late Bishop W.L. Porter. Currently, he serves the jurisdiction as the Executive Assistant in the Office of the Bishop under the leadership of Bishop Brandon B. Porter. Additionally, in January of 2011, he was appointed the District Superintendent of the Memphis District-Southeast in the TN Central Jurisdiction. Superintendent Dillard has also assisted other jurisdictions and organizations in convention planning. Also, faithfully served as a Regional Director and Executive Secretary of the Church of God in Christ International Youth Department (IYD) under two administrations. In 2006, the former Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, the late Bishop G.E. Patterson, appointed Superintendent Dillard as the Assistant Secretary of the COGIC National Tithing Fund Commission. In 2009, Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake appointed Superintendent Linwood Dillard as the President of the International Youth Department of COGIC. Under the innovative leadership and extensive plan of Superintendent Dillard, the department has taken a quantum leap into the 21st Century utilized technology, a contemporary organizational structure and a “team” strategy to meet the challenges of today’s youth. Superintendent Dillard has proposed and implemented the development of a strategic plan for the department as well as developed commissions to meet the ever changing environment that our youth deal with daily. Those commissions and ministries include Young Adult Ministries, Education, Juvenile Crime Prevention and Reduction, Recreation and Organized Sports, Information Technology, Spiritual Empowerment, College and Career Preparatory, College Campus Ministries, Youth Superintendents Network, Young Preachers Network, and many others.
Superintendent Dillard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with Chemical and Environmental Concentrations from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He has an extensive background in engineering, administration, and management. Superintendent Dillard has served in local and regional chapter leadership elected roles in various social and community organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Society of Black Engineers, American Institute of Chemical Engineers and many more. Elder Dillard has received numerous awards, recognitions, and commendations for his academic, ministerial, and social involvement and accomplishments. In February 2006, he was selected by EBONY Magazine as one of 30 young leaders under the age of 30 who are soaring to tremendous heights, giving back to the community, and making accomplishments in the areas of law, politics, religion, communications, academia, music, arts and entertainment.
