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Timothy J. Warren, B.A., M.A., M.Div.

The Ministry of Bishop Timothy J. Warren

Bishop Timothy J. Warren is a native of Historic Charles County, Maryland.   Bishop Warren is the Senior Pastor of The Holy Sanctuary Church in Waldorf, MD., established in January 2005.  The church is distinguished by its fervent worship, prophetic preaching and outreach and community services.  Bishop Warren has guided the work of the church toward literally feeding the hungry and clothing the naked through various venues in his local community and the Washington, D.C. metroplex.

The Vision of The Holy Sanctuary is a place where people are “BEING MADE WHOLE BY THE WORD OF GOD.”  When you experience the ministry of Bishop Warren, you will quickly recognize the sovereignty of God upon his life, family, and ministry for the benefit of people to the glory of His son Jesus Christ.

Since starting The Holy Sanctuary Church Bishop Warren has incorporated numerous community outreach programs, and implemented various active-in-house ministries.  Bishop Warren’s reputation for outreach and community service is noteworthy!

LIBERTY HOUSE: Outreach and Community Service Programs

• FOOD BANK – Serving over 20 families monthly
• ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
• MINISTRY TO SENIOR CITIZENS (Quarterly Activities &Monthly Prayer Ministry)
• ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE
• ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY

YOUTH INVESTMENT & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS

• CIRCLE OF PRAISE DANCE, teaching Liturgical Dance
• YOUTH leading WORSHIP, teaching leadership in the Sunday Liturgy
• YOUTH USHERS, teaching congregational service techniques
• YOUTH CHOIR, teaching vocal techniques
• DESTINY SEEKERS, Youth Christian Education Program for ages 3-14
• Empowerment field trips
• Tutorial Services

ADULT EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS

• Southern Maryland Bible Institute (SMBi)  established 2008, Bishop Timothy J. Warren, founder

A three-year Systematic Biblical Studies Program

Annual Guest Lecturer Series for Biblical Scholarship

• Priesthood Academy: Church Leadership Training and Certification Program
• New Covenant Disciples Institute: Discipleship and Economic Empowerment Training
• Empowerment Thursday: weekly Empowerment Teaching by the Ministerial Staff

EDUCATION

• Tuskegee University (1988-1990) Architecture
• Maryland Drafting Institute (Diploma 1995)
• The Catholic University of America (2001 Bachelor of Science in Architecture with honors)
• Calvary Bible Institute (2002 Diploma Biblical Studies, 2005 Diploma Leadership)
• Virginia Union University, The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology (2024 Master of Divinity & Master of Arts in Christian Education, Summa cum laude)

Bishop Warren is the Founder and CEO of Visionary Design, Inc., a Consultant Firm for Architectural & Interior Design with projects in Maryland., D.C., Virginia and Africa;, practicing for the past 29 years.  Bishop Warren also serves as the General Secretary of the Community Churches of Christ International, Jamaica-Queens, New York and a Board Member of the Restoration Community Christian Church, Manassas, Virginia, and the Senior Advisor on the Board of the Life Activation Center, Richmond, Virginia.

Bishop Warren resides in Indian Head, Maryland with his wife and helpmeet of over 31 years, Allison.  He is the proud father of four children, Beverly, Timothy, Jr., Alicia and Timara.

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