Bishop Jerome Timothy Edgerton Sr.

Bishop Jerome Timothy Edgerton, Sr. the Presiding Prelate of New Faith International Ministry, transitioned life unexpectedly on September 24, 2020 at the age of 64 years old. His Homegoing Celebration is on October 3, 2020 at Mt. Hope AME Zion Church, 65 Lake Street White Plains, NY. The Wake is open to the public from 10:00-11:00am. The Funeral service is private. Bishop Edgerton was born in Grasslands Hospital in Valhalla, NY on August 18, 1956 to Anna (Schofield-Edgerton) Smalls and Rev. Charles Edgerton. He attended public schools in White Plains NY and upon graduating from White Plains High School he pursued studies for his bachelors degree and Biblical studies. He attended New York Theological Seminary. Livingstone College Salisbury, NC; The International Bible Institute and The Gordon-Conwell Seminary. In 2018 he accomplished a major goal and earned his Th.D from Greater International Horizons Bible College and Seminary School of Christian Counseling. As a child he was an active member of the Boy Scouts, Young Marines and a lifeguard. He received private piano lessons at the Music Academy. He developed into an accomplished musician, a classically trained violinist, and a gifted bass guitar and self-taught keyboard player. He played with the Westchester County Orchestra, numerous local bands and played the bass guitar with the world renowned Cameo before being called to ministry. He loved to write gospel music. His original music is sung by church choirs throughout the East Coast. The J.T.Edgerton Singers of Wilmington, N.C. organized by Bishop Edgerton in 1987 continues to be a sought after soul-stirring Gospel Choir. His community work included serving as the founding Musical Director and coach of the Pittsfield Youth Alive Step and Drum line in Pittsfield, Ma. He touched the lives of many youth in this role as a mentor, father figure and coach. He was known in the community for his sense of humor, zeal for entrepreneurship, giving spirit, deep love for humanity, praising GOD and sharing the Gospel. The Bishop's christian walk began at Mt. Hope AME Zion Church where he was baptized, participated in youth ministry and was led to join the church at 12 years of age and preached trial sermon in 1979 under Rev. Gillette. He followed his mentor, spiritual leader and step-father, Rev. William Smalls to St. Thomas AME Zion Church where he continued to serve as a Steward, maintenance worker and choir member. In 1981 he was ordained a Local Preacher and in 1983 he was licensed as an Elder in Wilson N.C. For over 37 years he labored in the vineyard, sowed seeds and devoted his life to shepherding congregations in N.C., NY, Ma and RI. While pastoring in Wilmington NC in 1985 began a soup kitchen at Price Cathedral AME Zion Church and the Truth and the Light Television Ministry, a weekly broadcast that shared the melodious songs by J.T.Edgerton Singers and Bishop Edgerton preaching the gospel of JESUS CHRIST. When GOD called him to Pastor in Pittsfield, MA he revived the Truth and the Light Television Ministry. The broadcast aired in various parts of MA,NC,NY and CA. As time passed GOD moved Bishop's heart and challenged every aspect of his belief and determination to remain in the service of the LORD. According to the will of GOD, he relinquished his duties and commitment to the AME Zion denomination and established the Word of Life Global Ministries Church, Providence, RI. In 2007, GOD called him to a higher and more profound work. He was consecrated on Sunday, September 30, 2007 as Bishop Jerome Timothy Edgerton Sr. Bishop Edgerton's ministry was global, including ministering to souls in East Africa, South Korea and journeying several times to the Holy Land. The prelate work increased to the establishment of the New Vision Center of Family Worship and Praise Fellowship, now New Faith International Ministry which has national and international Ministries which serves New England, NY, East Africa and India. Bishop Jerome Timothy Edgerton Sr. was an erudite theologian, scholar, teacher and preacher. He is survived by his parents, Anna Smalls, Rev. William Smalls (step-father), Rev Charles Edgerton, his brother, Charles Schofield, five adoring children, Brian Edgerton, Kendra Edgerton Frazier, and from his marriage to Shirley Session Edgerton; Pastor Akilah Danette Edgerton, Jernee Samone Edgerton and Minister Jerome T. Edgerton Jr., 10 grandchildren- Alexis Harrison, Dumars Harrison, Sanya Frazier, William Edgerton, Jamel Frazier, Elise Henderson, Malachy McGuirt, Zion Edgerton, Brian Edgerton Jr. and Shevani Edgerton, his beloved reformation New Faith International Ministry and a host of aunts, cousins, friends, brethren and sisters in CHRIST. To GOD be the Glory! ZOOM link for Celebration of Life Bishop Jerome T. Edgerton Sr service Meeting ID # 882 1411 9165

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Bishop Jerome Timothy Edgerton Sr.

August 18, 1956 - September 24, 2020