Bishop Benjamin Green

Bishop Benjamin Green is a pastor, community leader, entrepreneur, educator, mentor, and lifelong servant whose ministry has been built upon a simple conviction: the Church must be both spiritually directed and socially connected. For Bishop Green, effective ministry reaches beyond the walls of the sanctuary and addresses the spiritual, social, educational, and practical needs of people.

At 71 years of age, Bishop Green celebrates more than five decades of marriage to his beloved wife, Juanita. Together they are the proud parents of four children, one of whom preceded them in death in 2002. Their family has grown to include two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and six grandchildren. His family remains one of the greatest joys and accomplishments of his life.

Bishop Green and First Lady Juanita Green are the founders of Abiding Truth Ministries (ATM). The ministry held its first church service on October 4, 1992. Through the years, their vision and leadership have extended beyond their local congregation, including the release of two son churches—one in Virginia and another in New Jersey. Bishop Green continues to serve as a pastor who believes that sound biblical teaching must be accompanied by service, compassion, and a willingness to meet people where they are.

His preparation for leadership began early. In 1973, he graduated while serving as school president and received a full academic scholarship. His professional career would eventually bring together technology, business, skilled trades, ministry, and community service. From 1973 to 1986, he worked for Bell Atlantic, beginning as a “411” operator and advancing to the position of Computer Manager. A computer programmer proficient in five programming languages, he later worked as a computer consultant.

Never content to remain in one lane, Bishop Green became a Certified Electrician through Lyons Technical Institute in 1977. He also pursued theological studies at Jameson Theological School, continued his religious education through Christian Research & Development, and studied psychology. He was ordained into the ministry through True Light Community Ministries, Inc., with ordinations occurring in 1973 and 1984.

His professional and entrepreneurial experience also includes serving as a former Regional Vice President with A.L. Williams/Primerica. These experiences in corporate America, technology, business, and the skilled trades helped shape the practical approach to ministry and community development that continues to distinguish his leadership today.

Bishop Green's ministry has never been confined to a pulpit. He spent 11 years participating in prison ministry and has traveled to West Africa, where he taught principles of self-empowerment while preaching the Gospel. He has served as a member of the Church Advisory Committee of the YMCA, as an Executive Board Member of the Bethel Deliverance International Fellowship of Churches, and as a guest host for several TBN television segments. His passion for evangelism has also led him to design, produce, and distribute innovative evangelistic tracts and materials created to communicate the Gospel in relevant and engaging ways.

His commitment to public service is also demonstrated through his work as a Police Chaplain for Philadelphia's 18th Police District. In that capacity, Bishop Green helps bridge the relationship between faith, law enforcement, and community, offering spiritual support while advocating for stronger and safer neighborhoods.

That same commitment to community empowerment is evident through Abiding Truth Ministries Community Development Corporation and its signature initiative, TNT—The Necessary Training. As director of TNT, Bishop Green has helped develop a hands-on training program designed to expose youth and adults to practical skills, career possibilities, entrepreneurship, personal development, and positive alternatives to violence. Through areas such as construction and the skilled trades, sewing, and content creation, TNT seeks to equip participants not merely with information, but with usable skills that can help change the direction of their lives. The program reflects Bishop Green's belief that when people are given training, opportunity, encouragement, and someone who believes in them, possibilities begin to replace limitations.

A community activist with his finger on the pulse of the community, Bishop Green believes that the Church must understand the times in which it ministers. His philosophy of being “spiritually directed and socially connected” has led him to work across religious, civic, community, and professional lines in an effort to strengthen families, empower young people, reduce violence, and build healthier communities.

Bishop Green is also an avid world traveler. He has traveled throughout all 50 United States and visited more than 20 countries, experiences that have broadened his understanding of people, cultures, faith, and the common challenges that connect humanity.

A lifelong student, Bishop Green has studied psychology and is writing a book addressing race relations within the Church—a subject reflecting his desire to challenge the Body of Christ to confront difficult issues honestly while pursuing genuine biblical unity.

Throughout an extraordinary journey that has included ministry, technology, skilled trades, business, television, prison outreach, international missions, community development, law-enforcement chaplaincy, and family life, Bishop Green continues to describe himself first and foremost as a servant and co-laborer in Christ.

Two passages of Scripture have provided a foundation for his life and ministry:

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” — Matthew 6:33 (KJV)

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

After more than five decades of service, Bishop Benjamin Green's story is still being written. His continuing mission is to preach the Gospel, strengthen families, equip the next generation, serve his community, and demonstrate that ministry is not simply what happens inside the church—it is what the Church does when it goes outside its doors.