 4:00p.m. National Celebratory Response
Elder Travell Travis, Esq.
National Youth for Christ President
Pastor, City of Refuge WOTCC, Richmond, VA
Elder Travell Travis is an anointed young man who has been commissioned by God to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is dedicated to ministering to the whole man regardless of their race, gender, age, denomination, or economic status. With conviction and compassion, Elder Travis urges the unsaved to turn to God and encourages the saved to hold on to God in anticipation of the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ.
As a college professor and licensed attorney, Elder Travis also inspires and motivates young and old to pursue their God-given destiny and fulfill their purpose in life. Indeed, Elder Travis has received from God “grace and apostleship to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake among all the nations.” (Romans 1:5 AMP)
From an early age, Elder Travell Travis has devoted his life to God and the people of God. Since that time the Lord has blessed him both spiritually and professionally. Elder Travell Travis was born January 17, 1978, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Cassandra Johnson Travis and the late Perry Anglin Travis. During his early years, Elder Travis came to the knowledge of God at the Saint James Holiness Church in Fieldale, Virginia, under the leadership of the late Bishop James T. Agnew, Sr.
In 1987, at the age of nine, Elder Travis gave his life to Christ and was baptized in Jesus Name at the Shiloh Way of the Cross Church in Martinsville, Virginia, by the hand of then Elder Earley Dillard. In February 1991, at the age of thirteen, Elder Travis was filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost during a National Youth Christ Winter Jubilee.
At age thirteen, Elder Travis began working with the National Youth for Christ. In June 1991, he was elected Vice President of the Intermediate Youth and was elected President of the Intermediate Youth in 1993. He held the position of Intermediate Youth President for seven years. During this time, Elder Travis graduated with honors from Fieldale-Collinsville High School and enrolled in college at the University of Virginia. During his time at UVA, Elder Travis sat under the ministry of Bishop Rufus Hayes at the Charlottesville Church of Christ (Bible Way World Wide) and sang with the university gospel choir, Black Voices. On April 5, 1998, Elder Travis gave the first sermon in his ministry at the Charlottesville Church of Christ.
The year 2000 marked a year of transition and elevation in the life of Elder Travis. In May, Elder Travis graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a double major in History and African American Studies, and a minor in Religious Studies. In June, Elder Travis was elected 2nd Vice President of the National Youth for Christ. On August 6, 2000, Elder Travis returned home to Martinsville to give his initial public sermon at the Shiloh Way of the Cross Church. His sermon was entitled “I’m Getting Ready to Close, are You Ready for the Rapture?” In September, Elder Travis enrolled in law school at Howard University in Washington, DC. While in law school, Elder Travis served at The Way of the Cross (Mother) Church and sat under the ministry of Bishop Alphonzo D. Brooks.
The year 2003 marked another year of transition and elevation. Elder Travis graduated from Howard University School of Law and was later admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. After graduating from law school in 2003, Elder Travis moved to Hampton, Virginia to take a position with the Hampton University School of Business as an assistant dean and professor of entrepreneurship and business law. For six years, while in Hampton, Elder Travis continued to serve as an associate minister at his home church, Shiloh Way of the Cross Church, in Martinsville, Virginia, under his father in the gospel, Bishop Earley Dillard. In addition, Elder Travis served as an affiliate minister under District Elder Carl Miller at Gates of Praise Way of the Cross Church in Hampton, Virginia, and under Bishop James Jackson at Living Waters Way of the Cross Church in Newport News, Virginia.
While employed at Hampton University, Elder Travis opened the Law Office of Travell Travis, P.L.C. on November 1, 2005. The law office is a general practice law firm that represents local residents, churches, civic organizations, and small businesses in matters such as business law, church law, and criminal law. Elder Travis has been invited to various churches and conferences to do seminars on succession planning, clergy malpractice, faith-based organizations, and entrepreneurship.
On December 30, 2006, Elder Travis married the former Sherina D. Mason (granddaughter of Bishop John and Mother Cecilia Williams) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The following year, Elder Travis was elected the 9th and youngest president of the National Youth for Christ. Currently, Elder Travis is serving his third term as president.
In 2008, Elder Travis co-founded with his wife, Ambassadors for Christ Ministries, Inc. The mission of AFC is to declare and demonstrate the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world through education, evangelism, and service to the community. Today, AFC serves as the evangelistic ministry of Pastor and Lady Travis and is the outreach ministry of City of Refuge Church. On June 28, 2009, following the conclusion of the 65th Holy Convocation of the Way of the Cross Church of Christ International, Elder Travis became the founder and pastor of City of Refuge Way of the Cross Church in Richmond, Virginia. Starting with only his wife and two daughters, the Lord has added to the ministry and blessed it tremendously in a short period of time.
Currently, Elder Travis and his wife, Sherina, reside in Hampton with their daughters Deonna and Janiyah. Indeed, Elder Travis is a living example of Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
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 11:30 a.m. Celebratory Address
Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr., D.D.
Presiding Bishop, The Way of the Cross Church of Christ International
Pastor, Refuge WOTCC, Baltimore, MD
“Who you are precedes what you do ... Leadership begins with the heart” Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. was born in Franklinton, North Carolina on May 27, 1922 to Benjamin Howard and Crescie Ann Smith Cannady. He was joined in holy matrimony on December 10, 1944 to the late Mother Virginia Ree Cannady. He is the father of eight children: (Delphine, Vivian, Leroy, Jr. (deceased), James, Gregory, Michael and Phyllis); twenty-three (23) grandchildren; and twenty-three (23) great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. From his humble beginnings, Bishop Cannady’s journey and legacy has been one of faithfulness and dedication while serving diligently for forty-seven (47) years as Pastor and Founder of the Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc. located in Baltimore, Maryland. He has served as the Presiding Prelate to the Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International for 20 years. As the Superintendent of Sunday School at age twelve (12), to the Presiding Prelate of the Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International, he has accepted each challenge with faith and courage. His peers refer to him as an Apostolic Father. In a world that is constantly changing, Bishop Cannady continues to embrace the Apostolic Doctrine. The following is a short synopsis of Bishop Cannady’s accomplishments: EDUCATION: High School Diploma - G.C. Crawley High School, Franklinton, NC - 1943 Baltimore College Preparatory School, Baltimore, MD - Course of Study: Reading/Language Arts - 1974 Dale Carnegie School of Public Speaking, Baltimore, MD - Course of Study: Effective Public Speaking, Human Relations - 1975 American Bible Institute, Kansas City, MO - Course of Study: Practical Metaphysical Series, Philosophy, Bible History, English Bible Interpretation - 1976 - 1979 Grace Apostolic College, Inc., School of Religious Education, Niles, OH - Degree: Doctor of Divinity - 1986 Apostolic Christian College, Washington, DC - Degree: Doctor of Divinity - 1999 MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCES: Baptized in Jesus Name in 1935 by Bishop Henry Chauncy Brooks (Founder) at the Ransom.
Received the Holy Ghost in 1935 Ordained Deacon in 1949 by Bishop John Luke Brooks Licensed Minister in 1950 Ordained Elder in 1952 Founder and Pastor of the Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc., Baltimore, MD in 1958 Consecrated Bishop in 1970 Served as Diocesan Bishop for South Carolina, Georgia and Texas for nine years Consecrated as Vice Presiding Bishop in 1982 Consecrated as Presiding Bishop in August 1985 AFFILIATIONS: Apostolic Ministerial Alliance of Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC Apostolic World Christian Fellowship, Inc., South Bend, IN (Executive Council Member) Apostolic Christian College, Washington, DC (Board of Trustees) Theodore L. Barber Scholarship Foundation, Baltimore, MD (Founder) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS AND OUTREACH: Refuge Housing Project, Inc., Baltimore, MD (President) Govans Community Association, Baltimore, MD Pen Lucy Community Association, Baltimore, MD Cannady Home Improvement and Management Company (Founder) WBGR Radio Ministry, Baltimore, MD (1968 to 2005) WANN Radio Station, Annapolis, MD WBMD Radio Station, Baltimore, MD PUBLICATIONS: Give Me This Mountain - A Leap of Faith (Autobiography, Teachings & Sermons) of Bishop Leroy H. Canandy Salvation, the Character and Nature of God - The Clarion, May, 1985.
God Head; Water Baptism; Baptism of the Holy Ghost; One God - Christian Communication Publications, Inc., Baltimore, MD Cassette and Video Ministry: Topics - God Head; Water Baptism; Spiritual Baptism; Gifts of the Spirit; Salvation; Faith and Works AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International, Washington, DC; Award: 1970 Diocesan of South Carolina, Georgia and Texas U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC; Award: Exceptional Prayer at the Opening Session of the U.S. House of Representatives Mayor’s Citation, Baltimore, MD; Award: 1979 Quality Contribution to Welfare of Municipality The Honorable Parren J. Mitchell, Congressman, 7th Congressional District, Baltimore, MD; Award: Outstanding Community Service The Honorable Clarence W. Blount, State Senator, 41st Legislative District, Baltimore, MD; Award: Outstanding Community Service Howard University, School of Divinity, Washington, DC; Award: Participation in Field Education Program WBGR Radio Station, Baltimore, MD; Award: Exceptional Broadcasting Ministry and Outstanding years of Church and Community Service 40th Jubilee Anniversary Award, National Youth for Christ, Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International 50th Golden Jubilee Award, National Convocation Committee, Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International.
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 10:00 a.m. History of the Apostolic Church:
Jerusalem A.D. 33 - Washington DC 1927
Bishop Ronald A. Frazier, Ph.D.
General Secretary, The Way of the Cross Church of Christ International
Pastor, Christ Church WOTCC, Cheverly, MD
Fill my cup, Lord. "And
he shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane,
and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.”
Ezekiel 44:23
Dr. Ronald A.
Frazier was called to the ministry on June 7, 1974, at the age of 15.
He received a Bachelors of Religious Education from Valley Forge
Christian College, a Masters in Religious Education from the
International Seminary, and a Ph.D. and Doctorate in Ministry from
Logos Graduate School.
Dr. Frazier's style has always
been intensely his own. From the pulpit, his preaching fervor blazes
frequently on subjects of restoration, reconciliation and healing.
His sermons are dense with poetic commentary, startling insights and
contemporary applications of the Bible's timeless message. To the
audience, his words are punctuated by passionate praise, worship and
spontaneous dancing. Dr. Frazier's appeal and message transcends
barriers that commonly divide people. One of his most endearing
qualities is a rare ability to relate to both men and women. His
willingness to squarely confront issues often considered "off-limits"
has brought welcome news to many that the Gospel can be relevant to
their lives.
Another rare
distinction is that his charismatic leadership and teaching ability
is equally received by non-charismatic Christians. Dr. Frazier's
non-judgmental attitude is key to his success in helping outcasts
assimilate into society. His compassion extends to the homeless, the
imprisoned and drug addicts.
Dr. Frazier has been featured on BET
in connection with his affiliation with the Great Dads Program and
National Fatherhood Initiative. He is the former Principal of Holy
Temple Christian Academy, former Dean of the Apostolic Christian
College and former Church Administrator of the Way of the Cross
Church. He was also a Media Specialist for the Prince George's County
Public Schools.
In August of
2008, Dr. Frazier was elevated to the office of Bishop, was appointed
Chairman of the Auxiliary Board of Bishops and in 2009 was appointed
General Secretary of the Way of the Cross Church International.
Bishop Frazier
is married to Allison Scott-Frazier, and they have four beautiful
daughters, Jasmine, Janel, Joy and JorDonna.
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