Your Greater Destiny : Pursuing Purpose

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DR. JOHN E. ROBINSON, II

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. John E. Robinson, II has functioned in ministry since the age of 16. He is dedicated to preaching and teaching the message of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom through speaking, music, writing, and other venues. Dr. Robinson has served as a Deacon, Licensed Minister, Minister of Music, Elder, and Executive Pastor.

Dr. Robinson approaches ministry with unrelenting energy and determination to glorify the Lord in such a way that others are inspired to seek the Lord as a foundation for their lives. With a desire to help people help themselves, he has devoted his life to encouraging others. He lives by the saying, “Successful people do daily what others do occasionally.”

For eight years, Dr. Robinson was the founding Pastor of a church plant in Pittsburgh, PA. Currently, he is the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Burlington, NC—a ministry committed to focusing upward, reaching outward, and growing inward! Under his leadership, the church has expanded its efforts in technology, social media, and outreach. The church is dedicated to community endeavors such as promoting a youth group program, feeding those in need, providing needed supplies to the homeless, and many other ministry endeavors.

In addition to pastoral ministry, Dr. Robinson is the co-founder of Your Greater Destiny. This ministry works towards helping people understand and fulfill their divine purpose through community events, inspirational teachings, and more. Dr. Robinson and the Your Greater Destiny team have been blessed to minister around the world.

He has composed several songs. Additionally, he is the author of two books dealing with biblical foundations and God’s model for success. He has facilitated and instructed at various ministry schools and conferences dealing with topics regarding 21st Century Ministry, Leadership, Music, Praise & Worship, and other biblical subjects.

Dr. Robinson has earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from South University School of Theology in Savannah, Georgia. He also serves as a ministry project advisor for doctoral candidates at South University.

He is married to Latisha Robinson of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to working together in ministry, they have five children: John Edward III, Jenaya Elaine, Judah Ellis, Ja’Saiyah Ellise, and Journey Elle.

LATISHA K. ROBINSON

Rev. Latisha Robinson has been working in ministry alongside her husband for more than fifteen years. She is the proud mother of five children John Edward III, Jenaya Elaine, Judah Ellis, Ja’Saiyah Ellise, and Journey Elle.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Latisha has served in several capacities as a secretary, coordinator, and administrator in the business sector as well as the church arena. With over 20 years experience in administration, Latisha has used her skills to bring innovative ideas and strategies that have assisted in the growth and development of the ministry. In June of 2009, she moved with her husband to Phoenix, Arizona to develop ministry. Keeping a word of prophecy in her heart that the move was temporary, the season served as a training ground for what the LORD assigned them to do together. In addition to her unwavering support to husband’s pastoral ministry, Latisha leads the efforts for the ministry—Your Greater Destiny.

She is an inspiration to many who come to know her story. Committed to pursue and fulfill her purpose in God, she has blossomed from a shy introverted woman to a woman not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. With a gentle spirit and a strong passion for the things of God, she has committed herself to teaching clear Kingdom Principles that will advance individuals in the pursuit of their Greater Destiny!

As Latisha teaches the Word of God, she captures the hearts and minds of people with words that encourage them to move forward in the LORD. She has taught several profound messages such as: Diligence Leads to Breakthrough, Destiny Blockers, He’s Doing a New Thing, and others. She is the author of the book entitled, Becoming a Woman of Grace: Humility, Becoming a Woman of Grace: Forgiveness, and Trusting God in the Midst of Crisis. One of her favorite passages of scripture is, “And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.” Mark 10:29-30. This passage reveals the expectations of the believer in this life and the one to come.