As a born again Christian, Bessie Tucker confessed a hope in Jesus Christ at an early age of nine (9) at Emmanuel Baptist Church (Memphis, TN). Born in Memphis, TN, she is currently a faithful member of Apostolic Faith Church (2007 to present). Dr. Tucker is National Vice President of Freedom Fellowship Federation of Christ Universal.

EDUCATION

Degrees Earned:

• Diploma, Manassas High School (1960)

• Associate Degree, Henderson Business College (1963)

• Doctorate of Divinity, Memphis Theology Seminary (1993)

• Political Leadership, Leadership Memphis (1992)

College/University Attended:

• Shelby State Community College (1975-1977)

• Howard University of Washington, D.C. (1978)

• Chicago State University (1980)

• Illinois Institute of Technology (1980)

Courses Completed:

• Business Administration

• EEO Management

• Business Information Guide

Training Courses:

• JVS Mortgage Corp. (1994, One month)

• Power Typing

• Labor Relations

• Advanced Business Guide

• Loan Officer Training Session

WORK EXPERIENCE

Government (1963-1982) - Clerical Work

• Defense Depot Memphis, Millington Navy Base, U.S. Post Office

• 204-B Supervisor and EEO Representative

• District President of NAPFE Union

Entrepreneur (1978-2007)

• B. Pride Janitorial Services, Inc. (the best cleaning service in Chicago)

• Unique Bridal Boutique (1996-2006)

• Unique Processing Center (Manager/Processor)

Administrator and Public Servant (1983-present)

• Institute Of Urban Industrial Society, Office Manager (1983-1984, IL)

• Justice Ministries, Inc., Executive Director (1984-1992, TN)

• South Shore Chambers Of Commerce, Executive Director (1992-1993)

• Rock Of Faith Church, Intl., Administrator (1984-Present, AFR, IL, MD, MI, MS, TN)

• Rock Of Faith Holiness Church, Senior Pastor (1984-present)

  • Organized and served as Senior Pastor of Rock of Faith Intl. Churches (one church in seven locations)

Loan Officer/Office Manager (1996-2007)

• JVS Financial Mortgage, Corp., Loan Officer

• Inventive Mortgages, Loan Officer/Branch Manager

• Chicago Financial, Loan Officer/Branch Manager

• Dolphin Mortgage, Loan Officer/Branch Manager

AWARDS

• Chicago's Black Gold Award (1982)

• Keys To The City: Bessemer, Montgomery & Roosevelt City, AL; Memphis, TN; Atlanta, GA

• Honorary Citizen Award, Memphis, TN (1989-1992)

• Memphis Housing Authority Service Award (1989-1990)

• '91 Women Of Achievement Award (Determination)

• Nominated for Who's Who In America (1991)

• Pastor of the Year (1999, 2000 & 2002)

• A.K.A. Service Award & Honorary Service Award (1997)