Roy D. Ferguson was born in Marion, Louisiana, on September 21, 1948 where he grew up on a small farm in the rural south. After graduating from high school in May 1966, he matriculated at Southern University, Baton Rouge, La, where he studied engineering preparatory courses. After the 1st year of study at Southern University, he decided to move to Detroit, MI. Realizing and accepting the need for spiritual development, Elder Ferguson committed his life to Christ and joined the International Gospel Center Church in 1966, under the leadership of Apostle Charles O. Miles. He acknowledged the call to ministry in September 1967 and became a licensed Evangelist in August 1968. He became an Ordained Elder in 1970. This leadership position required good moral character, a sense of dedication and a genuine passion for hurting people. Visiting the sick and shut-in were a major part of his duties, in addition to performing funerals, weddings and counseling other parishioners.

Pastor Roy D. Ferguson began his illustrious secular career as an hourly production worker at Ford Motor Company in August 1967. Quickly, Elder Ferguson began his meteoric rise within the company. In 1969, he entered the Ford skilled trades Apprenticeship Program of plumbing/pipefitting and attained the journeyman status by 1973.

Moreover, Elder Ferguson matriculated through Wayne State University, earning a B.S. in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Technology in 1977. He then changed careers from a journeyman skilled tradesman to a salaried manufacturing engineering position. By 1980, he had earned a M.A. in Business Management from Central Michigan University. His commitment to the pursuit of excellence did not go unnoticed by the management team on his job. The rank of Engineering Supervisor was gained by 1986. Promotion was again the order of the day in 1988, when he became Productivity Manager.

Senior level management elevation occurred in 1989, in the form of Modernization Manager. At this top-level position, he became responsible for an eighty ($80) million dollar plant renovation program. His attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture made the project a success. Again he was rewarded for his diligence. This time, he was promoted to an Area-Manufacturing Manager in 1992. The position called for the responsibility of ninety-six ($96) million dollars annual operating budget that yielded sales revenue of four hundred twenty ($420) million dollars annually and the supervision of over 1100 hourly and salaried employees.

Elder Ferguson's unique personal combination of business acumen and spirituality was being thoroughly developed and in 1998, he stepped out and formed World Deliverance Temple Church in Southfield, MI. As Pastor of fifty people at the first Service, he recognized he had a responsibility that demanded all of the experience he had gained up to that point.

Undaunted, Pastor Ferguson remained at Ford Motor Company in the positions of Global Marketing Sales/Service Manager and Manufacturing Engineering and Strategy Manager until his retirement in 2001. At the same time, he pastored a growing congregation that needed guidance and nurturing in addition to developing a vision for the people.

World Deliverance Temple moved to Dearborn Heights, MI in 1999, where they purchased a 24,000 sq ft facility, positioned on 2.5 acres of land and now has a growing and vibrant congregation. In 2001, the building underwent a $1.5 million renovation and expansion program that included upgrades to the office wing, fellowship hall, sanctuary and provisions for a daycare. Pastor Ferguson used all of his expertise to lead the project to completion.

Pastor Ferguson did not leave his community behind. He personally developed an entire city block in Romulus, MI by either renovating existing homes or building homes from the ground up. He has received numerous accommodations/accolades from mayors, other elected city officials and the President of the United States for his community achievements. In addition, he organized and led his first pilgrimage of fifty people from across the United States to the Holy Land. This sacred journey was captured on film and made into a documentary that has been showcased around the country. Over the years he has led a total of five such trips to the Holy Land.

In November of 2003, after completing all the requirements for his doctorate, a Doctor of Ministry degree was conferred upon him. He then completed his dissertation for a PHD in Theology entitled "Poverty Shall No Longer Knock at Thy Door." In May 2004, A PHD degree of Religious Studies was conferred upon him. Pastor Ferguson also received two additional doctorial degrees from Saint Thomas Christian College and Christ United Theological School. He recently completed the Pastors of Excellence program from Ashland Theological University.

Pastor Ferguson was consecrated to the office of a bishop in April 2004, as he continued to pastor his local church. In preparation for his elevation, he obtained a degree from the Joint College of African-American Pentecostal Bishops which concluded with a final pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, including a visit to the Vatican and an audience with Pope John Paul II. He currently holds standing membership with the JCAAPB. He is also, a member of the Governors' Ecumenical Council of Clergy Advisory Board.

During Bishop Ferguson's pastoral tenure, he has been the Executive Producer of two powerful musical CD's: the Genesis in 1999 recorded by the World Deliverance Temple choir and Count It All Joy in 2004, recorded by his talented twin daughters, Lindsey & Jemika.

Bishop Ferguson continues to pastor at World Deliverance Temple as he mentors pastors and leaders locally and around the world. His vision for kingdom building is summarized in a 16 point vision (see home page for details) of reaching loss humanity. He, also, ministers to the Detroit radio audience daily by way of a live radio program-"A Time of Deliverance."

Bishop Roy D. Ferguson is married to Co-Pastor Delores Ferguson and they have three adult children, Brandon and twins Lindsey and Jemika, all working in the ministry.