Bertram D. Hinton, Jr. is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. He is the son of Bertram D. and Angela Hinton, Sr. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Norfolk State University and is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Bethel Temple Faith Church in Concord, NC. Bertram is also member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc and is married to the beautiful Nickie Hinton. Together they have one daughter, Kiona and a granddaughter, Sky.

Nickie L. Hinton is a native of Hampton, VA. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Norfolk State University and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Old Dominion University. She is happily married to Pastor Bertram Hinton, Jr and together they have one daughter, Kiona and a granddaughter, Sky.

Corey serves as a Elder and proudly works as Operations/ Facilities Manager and serves as Chief Adjutant to the faithful man of God, Bishop Bertram Hinton, Jr. He is a native of Portsmouth, VA and relocated to Concord, NC in 2017 with his loving wife Deaconess Ebony Wells and their two sons Corey, Jr, Caleb and late father Erman Well. Elder Wells has always trusted in the sound doctrine and Christian lifestyle Bishop Hinton has exemplified since their years in high school. Elder Wells didn’t hesitate to follow the great Man of God to the state of North Carolina to serve at Bethel Temple Faith Church when the opportunity presented itself.  Elder Wells believes we must be built “Faith Tough” Hebrews 11:6! Faith and Prayer is the foundation on which this church was built on, and he desires to exhibit and mold his life in the things of God.

Cherié N. Graham is a native of Portsmouth, VA. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at the tender age of six years old and remained active in the church. In 1999, she answered the call to ministry and was ordained an Evangelist in 2001 while living in Fayetteville, NC. In 2015, she and her husband embraced the opportunity to serve under her brother’s leadership and became members of Bethel Temple Faith Church in Concord, NC. She serves as the Minister of Music, is a member of the ministerial staff and secretary of the Board. She fervently praises and worships God and takes pleasure in ushering God’s people into His presence.

In a world filled with compromise, Evangelist Graham endeavors to be an example to others, knowing that a lifestyle of sanctity and worship is the most impactful message to preach. She is indeed grateful for the anointing that God has placed on her life and is passionate about seeing souls delivered from the bondage and penalty of sin. Her favorite scripture is II Tim. 2:21-22. She desires to be a vessel of honor, sanctified, meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

Graham is married to Deacon Jofranstar Graham, is the proud mother of twins Logan and Nia, and has a stepson, Jofranstar II.

Tijuana serves as a Deaconess and proudly provides administrative support to an awesome man of God, Pastor Bertram Hinton, Jr. She is a native of Brooklyn, NY and relocated to Charlotte, NC with her wonderful husband and two beautiful children over 20 years ago. Tijuana developed a strong sense of devotion for serving at Bethel Temple Faith Church shortly after being introduced to the ministry by Elder Toney Black, Sr. She had no idea how her entire family’s life would be changed for the glory of the Lord. Tijuana is a successful Realtor by trade and a true Christian at heart. She fully understands the Christian doctrine and desires to share the goodness of the Lord to all those she encounters.

Tijuana would say, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that bling”