Bishop Clayton Mahan

Bio

Clayton Mahan is North West Tennessee District Presbyter and Pastor of River of Life Church of God of Prophecy in Ridgely, TN. Raised in a faith-filled home he strayed during his teenage years and ended up joining the Army, in lieu of forced alternatives. While serving in Germany, God worked a miracle in his life, and instead of serving time in jail/prison, God delivered him back home to the US and he knew he had been delivered for a divine purpose. His gave his life completely to God and during recovery from a motorcycle wreck he began to study the Bible
and felt the call to preach. He began to preach in his home town, and later he began Pastoral work in Waynesville, MO working with Fort Leonard Wood Army Base, where he had just completed active duty. He helped start the small store front church and ministry in the jail and on the military base where he served four year. Clayton then attended Tomlinson College and obtained an associate’s degree in Biblical Studies and Lee University with a Bachelor Degree in Pastoral Ministry. Clayton then served as Lead Pastor and District Overseer in Kansas City, MO for five year. Clayton has served as Lead Pastor at River of Life, Ridgely, TN and District Presbyter for NW TN for the past thirty two years.

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Mission Statement

To see West Tennessee awakened to and transformed by the love of Jesus.​

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Vision Statement

To lead the congregation into a Biblical experience that inspires spiritual growth though out the body of Christ.

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Ministry Description

Full time Pastor and Presbyter over 4 other churches. Clayton is leader of the County Ministerial Alliance and organizes county ministry events for schools and holidays. He is Involved in the community and has participated in many school events, Nursing home, Senior center and housing visitation, and always on call as needed for community ministry with the local
Rescue Squad, etc.​