Bishop Jordan is a proud native of Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on June 23, 1964, and was raised in the south side neighborhood of the city by his mother, Doris Hines. He grew up in a family with an enormous musical ability that fostered his musical giftings. His musical giftings became the catalyst for his call to the ministry. 

September 27, 1991 marked the beginning of Pastor's preaching journey. He received his first opportunity to operate in the office of Pastor at St. John Baptist Church in Greenville, TX. After serving as Pastor of St. John for nearly two years, God told him to return unto the land of his kindred and he lead his wife and family back to Fort Worth to launch Inspiring Temple of Praise Church (ITOP) on March 10, 1996.

Since the establishment of ITOP Bishop Jordan has been blessed to achieve a number of accomplishments including a live recording of the Inspiring Temple of Praise Singers CD 'Be Inspired' in 2003, being installed as the Tarrant County District Overseer of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship in 2004, founding Churches In Covenant in 2007, and the consecration of his Bishopric in 2008. Bishop Jordan is also an author, penning four books to date including Oh, That I May Know Him, Joy to the Seventh Power, Revealing the Hidden Truth About Transparency, and In The Thick Of It.

Bishop Jordan is married to Lady Alfreita Jordan and he is the proud father of three beautiful daughters - Anita, Vivian, and Briahna. God has truly blessed the Inspiring Temple of Praise Church family, Fort Worth, and the entire Body of Christ with one of His very best in the anointed, gifted, and divinely appointed person of Senior Pastor Reginald D. Jordan.

The Headmaster... 
Elder Daryl Randle Davis, II., a native of Fort Worth, is a product of the Fort Worth Independent School District, graduating from the High School for Finance and Communications @ Polytechnic. Elder Davis attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth for several years before enrolling at the University of Phoenix, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management.  He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix as well.  Elder Davis currently serves at the Inspiring Temple of Praise Church, under the leadership of Bishop Reginald D. Jordan.  At ITOP, Daryl has served on the Executive Committee for the Christian Education Department as the Special Events Coordinator; the Assistant Facilitator of New Members Orientation; President of the Adult Investment Club; a member of the TEAMS Ministry and the ITOPCA Board Of Advisors.  He currently serves as the Chief Adjutant to Bishop Reginald D. Jordan.  Elder Davis is not only a faithful servant in the Gospel Ministry, but he is also an accomplished professional. He has been employed with several of the nation’s largest financial institutions as well as fortune 500 companies.  Throughout his tenure in the professional sector, he has continuously received numerous awards and recognitions.  Although Daryl is an accomplished professional, the greatest reward of his life is being the husband of Lady LaToya Davis and the father of Taylor Simone Davis.

The Office Administrator... 
La Shundra D. Marshall, Office Administrator for ITOP Christian Academy, and a faithful member of the Inspiring Temple of Praise Church for 6 years. La Shundra is a graduate of Fort Worth’s O.D. Wyatt High School and is currently endeavoring to complete her bachelor’s degree. She was given the awesome task of sharing her great skills, experiences, knowledge, team work and great personality with the Fort Worth Independent School District serving first as a Substitute Teacher, then being promoted to Certification Clerk, completing her journey with the Fort Worth ISD as Student Records Administrative Associate after 11 years of service. La Shundra’s greatest responsibility is being the proud mother of a strapping young son, Samuel.

The Instructors...

Mrs. Corneika Gunter is a native of Fort Worth, Texas and a graduate of South Hills High School.  She completed her Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in English Literature at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas in 2008.  She has taught Science in Fort Worth Independent School District for two years and is actively pursuing her Masters Degree in Child and Family Counseling from Amberton University.  Corneika is a proud member of the Inspiring Temple of Praise Church.

Miss Danyelle Duncan is a native of Fort Worth, TX. She is a product of the Fort Worth Independent School District, graduating from R. L. Paschal High School. Miss Duncan has worked with children for more than ten years, and is the Owner of Kid’s Universe. She believes that Teaching and caring for children are her passions and counts it as a privilege to be a part of their lives. Danyelle is the proud mother of two and a faithful member of the Inspiring Temple Of Praise Church, under the leadership of Bishop Reginald D. Jordan.

 

Miss LaToya Thompson is a native of Fort Worth, Texas and a graduate of South Hills High School.  In 2004 she enrolled at Jarvis Christian College, she received the opportunity to student-teach graduated in May, 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.  She is currently working on her Master's Degree at Walden University to become a Reading Specialist.  LaToya is dedicated to becoming one of the best teachers in the city of Fort Worth.  She is a proud member of the Inspiring Temple of Praise Church. 

Miss Shanaillion Hutcherson, a student at Weatherford College, has a passion and love for working with children.  She attends The Bethany Church, under the leadership of Bishop J. L. Hodge and Lady A' Besa Hodge.  Miss Hutcherson enjoys being an active youth worker, as well as singing on the praise and worship team at church.  She is convinced that this generation and generations to come will change the world, succeeding and excelling in all things.  She has worked in childcare and Pre-Kindergarten in years past.  In her spare time she enjoys singing, writing, reading, and shopping. Miss Hutcherson lives and overcomes obstacles, by speaking 1 John 4:4 over her life.  She feels that the best is yet to come for ITOPCA, and vows to do her job to the fullest to see the promise fulfilled.