Biography
Dr. H. Elisha Purdy and his wife, June A. Purdy are no strangers to the pulpit and they are well sought after preachers in their own right. Early on it was obvious that there was an anointing for ministry on Dr. Purdy's life. He naturally excelled at educational advancement, receiving his Doctor of Divinity Degree from ITMT, of Orlando, Florida. Currently he is the Dean of the Institute of Theology and Ministry Training. Dr. Purdy and Pastor Purdy have established a satellite campus of The Institute of Theology and Ministry Training in Dallas, Texas
He and his wife June are the founders of Trinity Resources Coaching Ministry, which was the earmark to what would become a longtime connection to education and higher learning for many of God’s people who desire to study and are eager to do their utmost to present themselves to God approved, a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth. Dr. Purdy believes that coaching the applications of the Holy Bible, changes lives. “Change isn’t change, until you change”!
Co-Pastor and Founder June A. Purdy has a Master of Divinity Degree and along with her ministry commitments, which she calls her primary role, she is an experienced Human Resources Professional (PHR Certified) with over 15 years in Global Employee Relations and HR Generalist experience.
Pastor June received her Seminary training at the International Seminary, Orlando, Fl.; Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camille, Georgia and she received her Master of Divinity Degree from The Institute of Theology and Ministry Training, Orlando, Fl. She is a frequent speaker and teacher for women's conferences, seminars and workshops and has a passion to sow spiritually into the lives of women. She will launch a new work this fall, “Empowering Women Conferences” presenting conferences for women that will cover a myriad of topics from finance to romance. “I want to talk about real life situations and the things that no one else wants to talk about.” Empowering Women Conferences’ goal is to enhance the lives of women and address real everyday issues and topics designed for and about women. “We want to present conferences that are for every woman, regardless of race, color, background or religion. Our topics will be for women, not Baptist, Catholic or churched…just women.”
While the Purdy’s have had opportunities to preach in venues from small to large and across the United States, the Purdy’ remain consistent in being a down to earth father and mother figure who is accessible and touchable, taking the time to attend to the concerns of their church family and those connected to them. They credit their success not to their accomplishments but to their commitment to praise God and worship Him in the most diverse of situations.
Dr. Purdy and Pastor June are spiritual parents to a host of sons and daughters in ministry and they are always open to God expanding their territory as coaches and mentors to the Body of Christ. Dr. Purdy and Pastor June are the proud parents of five adult children and they are also proud grandparents.