Pastor Darnel Skinner is a native of Columbus, Georgia and is one of God’s most anointed and                                                  gifted ministers and has shown much evidence that he is truly a man after God’s heart. He                                                         possesses a special quality that enables him to bridge the gap between younger and more                                                          seasoned listeners, as well as reach effectively across denominational lines.  For those that have                                                         witnessed his ministry, there is no doubt that God has placed a relevant Word in his mouth                                                          to speak life to a world in need.

 

                                                             Bread of Life Christian Center in Columbus, Georgia is the wonderful congregation                                                                      God allows him to pastor, which also happens to be the church he has served in as a                                                                   faithful member for over 30 years of his life. During that time he has served in various                                                                 leadership capacities in the church, including Youth Leader, Minister of                                                                             Music, Executive Director of Ministry, Ruling Elder, and the Assistant to the Pastor. This                                                                abbreviated track record is a testament to his belief that “good leadership” is a direct result                                                    of “good followship”.

 

                                                   Pastor Skinner was formerly employed as an Adjunct Professor at Columbus Technical                                                             College in the School of Applied Business, instructing in multiple  subjects, such as                                                                     organizational behavior, management principles, and financial and managerial accounting.                                                      He also has multiple years being employed in the financial industry as a banking officer and                                                       sales representative. He has volunteered his time and contribution to be a servant of the                                                         community as a member of the Urban League, a member of Interdenominational Ministerial                                                      Alliance, a member  of the Black History Observance Committee and a Volunteer Men’s                                                           Chaplin Instructor at the Muscogee County Jail. He has also served in past leadership roles                                                       with the NAACP as the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Vice President, an Executive Committee Board Member                                                 and the Chairman of Religious Affairs. 

 

                                              Academically, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Georgia State                                                      University with a concentration in Management.  He also holds a Master of Science in                                                                Management Degree from Troy State University with a concentration in Leadership &                                                                 Organizational Effectiveness.  He is also the author of the life-changing book entitled “It’s                                                        to Text & Drive,"   which is a book designed to inspire readers to use the Text (the Word of                                                      God) to drive and direct their lives!

 

He is married to the lovely First Lady Arnece Skinner, and is the proud father of 3 sons: LJ (LaJarious), CJ (Christian Jacob) and MJ (MiCael Joche`).

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There are a few mottos Pastor Skinner has incorporated throughout his life.  He believes that “obstacles are the things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.” As you are moving towards you goal, “All men fail, but only the great ones get back up.”