Bishop Dr. Townsend

Bishop. Todd Townsend Sr. is unwavering in his dedication to educating and empowering people to live abundant and successful lives. Dr. Townsend is married to the love of his life, Dr. Cleo Vilina Townsend, LMFT. He and Cleo count among their blessess three children and five grandchildren.Dr. Townsend’s academic accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies/Leadership from Philadelphia College of Bible, a Master of Arts degree in Christian Thought/Theology from Biblical Theological Seminary, a second Master of Science degree in Biblical Studies from Philadelphia Biblical University, and a third Master of Arts degree in Urban Mission/Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary. In June of 2011 he graduated with a Doctorate of Philosophy from Drexel University, in Couple and Family Therapy. And, in May 2012 he graduated with a Doctorate of Education from Wilmington University, in Educational Leadership.Dr. Townsend carries over three decades of ministry experience, as a preacher, teacher, lecturer, conference speaker as well as a cross-cultural and cross-denominational ministry consultant. His life’s journey, educational pursuits, theological development, academic prowess, and front-line ministry experiences, all combine to make an enthusiastic servant of the Lord.Together, Dr. S. Todd Townsend, Sr. & Dr. Cleo Vilina Townsend serve as Set-Gifts (Pastoral & Visionary leaders) of The Resurrection Center Church, providing obedient leadership to the historic 133 year old congregation.