C.O.G.I.C. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEPARTMENT

ELDER LINWOOD DILLARD
International Youth Department President

Elder 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 proud parents of one beautiful daughter-Faith Marie and one handsome son-Linwood, III.

Since the age of 15, the anointing on Pastor Dillard’s life has affected many lives in various ways through different levels of ministry. Pastor Dillard travels extensively doing the work of an evangelist across the country. Countless souls have been saved, sick bodies have been healed, and lives have been changed through his ministry. 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. Pastor Dillard is also an anointed musician, director, and has been recognized for his leadership skills and organizational abilities by many. Since his teen years, Pastor 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. Pastor Dillard successfully served as Youth Department President and Chairman of the Jurisdictional AIM Convention for the Tennessee Central Jurisdiction COGIC under Bishop W.L. Porter. Currently, he serves the jurisdiction as Director of Events Planning and Administrative Support. Pastor Dillard has assisted other jurisdictions in convention planning. Also, he has served as a Regional Director of the Church of God in Christ International Youth Department (IYD) and was recently appointed as the Executive Secretary. In 2006, the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Bishop G.E. Patterson, appointed Pastor Dillard as the Assistant Secretary of the COGIC National Tithing Fund Commission.

Elder Dillard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with Chemical and Environmental Concentrations from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Elder Dillard is also a graduate of the W.L. Porter Bible Institute, which is accredited by the Evangelical Training Association. He is currently employed by Shelby County Government as an Engineer and has served in local and regional chapter leadership roles in various social organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Society of Black Engineers, and American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Elder Dillard has received numerous awards, recognitions, and commendations for his academic, ministerial, and social involvement and accomplishments. In February 2006, he was featured in EBONY Magazine as one of 30 young leaders under the age of 30.