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TENNESSEE
BUILDING BRIDGES | CREATING PARTNERSHIPS | TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES
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Is born
In the heartland of Tennessee, where community forms the essence of living, arose a compassionate vision aimed at knitting together the diverse threads of society into a cohesive tapestry. The genesis of Mission Tennessee traces back to a chilly winter morning in 2015 when a group of dedicated individuals, led by Bishop Richard Woodson Jr., congregated around the idea of alleviating the unseen burdens carried by the impoverished souls of their community.
President Mission Tennessee
Bishop Richard Woodson, Jr. serves as the President of Mission Tennessee, bringing to the role a remarkable blend of spiritual guidance, academic stewardship, and compassionate leadership. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, but with Montgomery, Alabama as his home of record, Bishop Woodson's formative years were mostly spent in Tacoma, Washington.
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With over 21 years of dedicated service in the United States Veterinary Command, he embodies the virtues of commitment and community service. Upon his honorable retirement from the United States Army, Bishop Woodson furthered his education, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree from Austin Peay State University.
Director MIssion Tennessee
Elder El Greco Shaw serves as the Director of Mission Tennessee, carrying out his role with a profound compassion for God’s people and a genuine empathy for the needs of the community. With more than 20 years of service as a Logistics Specialist in the United States Army, he brings not only a God-given calling to serve but also the practical skills, discipline, and leadership required to get it done.
His military career and subsequent work as a contracted civilian have taken him across the globe, where he has witnessed firsthand the struggles and unmet needs of people in diverse circumstances. These experiences ignited in him a passion to be a catalyst for change—meeting both spiritual and practical needs with excellence and integrity.
As Director, Elder Shaw is committed to building bridges, mobilizing resources, and ensuring Mission Tennessee fulfills its purpose of transforming lives and communities through the love of Christ.