Bishop Jonathan Dukes is an author, speaker, and community leader with a heart for healing, leadership, and restoration. He is the Presiding Prelate of The Body of Christ International Fellowship of Churches and founder of Word of Life Community Church in Lincoln, Delaware. As the visionary behind Growing Through Grief and the Life After Brokenness (L.A.B.) Seminar, Bishop Dukes helps individuals rebuild faith and purpose after loss. He is also the founder of Take It to the Streets Ministry, a 33-year community outreach in Sussex County that unites hundreds of families through worship, wellness, and service. Through initiatives like Village Rebuild and The Body of Christ Fellowship Conference, he continues to mentor youth, empower leaders, and build bridges across communities. His debut book, Growing Through Grief, inspires readers to find strength in struggle and hope in healing.
My journey taught me that purpose grows out of both grief and possibility. I show up to help others discover their path and walk it with confidence.
Discover how Bishop Dukes turned heartbreak into healing, and a personal valley into a pathway of purpose. His story invites readers to see grief not as an ending, but as the beginning of a new journey with God - one marked by strength, faith, and restoration.
If you’re planning a space where people need hope, clarity, or strength, Bishop Dukes is here to serve.