Dr. Washington has daringly refused to accept mediocrity in ministry. He is biblically based and Holy Spirit led which has manifested miracles daily in the life of Reid Temple’s congregation. Dr. Washington’s extraordinary vision, unconventional leadership and prophetic calling led the Reid Temple membership in relocation from 1335 Michigan Avenue N. E., Washington, D. C. to Lanham, Maryland in 1989. Membership at that time of the relocation was 300. Faced with overwhelming odds, Dr. Washington and Reid Temple faithfully endured the struggle. Dr. Washington received by revelation the theme, "HAVE FAITH IN GOD," and within three years the membership grew over 1,500 worshipers. Five acres of land were acquired in the relocation. Seating capacity in the sanctuary was 750. A chapel held 75 persons. There were 15 classrooms and a house on the adjacent property was converted to a computer lab, with three rooms used for ministry meetings. Dr. Washington outlined a vision for Evangelism, Education, Economics, Empowerment and Expansion. Growth continued with four worship services filled to capacity. The need for a worship complex was presented and by God’s grace, the congregation held its first service in Glendale, Maryland, on December 2004. The Worship Complex offers state of the art audio/visual technology with a seating capacity over 3000. A bookstore, credit union, commercial kitchen, 1000 seat multi-purpose fellowship hall, two story office administrative wing, separate choir dressing rooms, outdoor amphi-theatre, recording studio, nursery, ministry rooms, 1000 spaces for parking. The Reid Temple Academy is also connected to the Worship complex with grades Pre K through 8, combined to assist in fulfilling kingdom purposes. Reid Temple’s membership well exceeds 8000 persons. There are over 80 innovative ministries to combat and comfort personal issues in the lives of God’s people. Ministries include Simulated Law Practice, Quantum Leap College Preparatory, Tutorial Services, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Singles Ministry, Marriage Ministry, Youth Ministry, HIV/AIDS, Theater Arts, Wellness Ministry, Anger Management Counseling, Financial Empowerment, Prayer Ministry, Prison Ministry, Street Ministry, Christian Education, New Life Ministry, Christian Education Institute, Sport’s Ministry, Senior Center, Homeless Ministry, Computer Literacy, Liturgical Dance Ministry, College outreach that provides transportation to services and meals to students at Bowie, Howard, and the University of Maryland during the 6:00 p.m. worship services. REID TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY opened its doors Fall 2005. Dr. Washington is a spiritual activist, sought after for his pragmatic approach to ministry. He is a gifted preacher and teacher. Wednesday Night Bible Study conducted by Dr. Washington offers a variety of subjects targeted for spiritual growth and discipleship development. Dr. Washington has been featured in Upscale Magazine as a National Spiritual Leader. Afro-American Newspaper has cited him as one of the top preachers in the Washington Metro area. He if frequently quoted on issues related to the community and the Mega church phenomena. Dr. Washington has appeared in the Washington Post, Washington Times, Bowie Gazette, PG Post, Sentinel, Washington Informer and numerous news related articles. Radio stations have honored Dr. Washington as Pastor of the Week and Pastor of the month. Dr. Washington’s educational achievements include: Doctor of Ministry from Howard University, Washington, D. C., Masters of Divinity from Howard University Washington, D. C., Bachelor of Science in Behavioral & Social Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, Associates Degree from Community College of Baltimore, Maryland, General Business Degree, Cortez Peters Business College. Dr. Washington’s citations include - National Business Honor Society Award, Social Security’s Highest Civilian Award, Outstanding Young Man of America, Henry Maynard Preaching Award, Howard University Excellence In Ministry Award. 25 Outstanding Preachers in Washington, Maryland, 50 National Spiritual Leaders, Who’s Who Business Executives, Second Episcopal District Living Legend Award in Ministry, Dept. of Army Intelligence Corp. Mt. Luther King Award, AME Department of Worship and Evangelism Soul Winner’s Award, Spirituality and Medicine Award to name a few. Dr. Washington presently serves as: Chairman of the Board of Examiners for the Washington Conference. He has held offices as, Northeast Regional Director of Evangelism, Director of Ministry Beyond the Sanctuary Washington Conference, Director of Annual Conference Institute, Dean of Christian Education Institute, Second Episcopal District, Director of Evangelism, Director of Stewardship. He has been a delegate to the last 5General Conferences. Dr. Washington is married to Anna Brooks Washington and they have two sons Levon Lee and Brooks Paul Washington. He is the author of Identifying Conflict Management Strategies in a Black Church 1987 Vantage Press. He is contributing author to the African American Devotional Bible. PhD research on Spreading of Sexually Transmitted Disease Dissertation for Donna McCree John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Washington has authored the following booklets: Lecture Series: |
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Dr. Lee P. Washington is Senior Pastor of Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, located in Glenn Dale, Maryland.