Black News Alerts has learned that Bishop Iona Locke has passed away. The official announcement was made by the Locke Family, Christ Centered Ministries Association and the Abyssinia Christ Centered Church.
What We Know:
- Per the bio on her website, Bishop Dr. Iona E. Locke was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and is one of nine siblings. At an early age, she came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and according to Acts 2:4, she was baptized with the Holy Spirit. She began her education in the Pittsburgh School System, and later attended Harty’s Bible School. Bishop Locke was commissioned by the Lord to further her Christian training. In so doing, she continued on to complete her doctorate in Theology and Divinity Programs in July 1994. It is of greater knowledge to couple education with experience.
- Bishop Iona E. Locke was consecrated as bishop on August 23rd 2000, as presiding prelate of Christ Centered Ministries. Discography Former Vice President of International Young People’s Union of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Former Assistant Pastor of Greater Bethany Community Church, Los Angeles, CA Former Director of Ecclesiastical Affairs – Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church, Youngstown, OH Administrative Assistant Emeritus – Perfecting Church, Detroit, MI Board Member of E.C. Reems International Women’s Ministry, Oakland, CA CEO – Christ Centered Ministries, Southfield, MI CEO – Empire Community Development Center, Southfield, MI.
- The cause of death has not been determined. Arrangements for any services are TBD.
Early Friday morning, the following announcement was released:
This is a breaking news story. This article will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.
