Bishop Ellison Bio
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Bishop Angelo Ellison, D.Min., and his wife, Deaconess Janice Ellison, have been pillars of Kingdom building in Clinton, Maryland for more than four decades. Their ministry legacy is marked by faith, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to seeing lives transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.
A Calling, A Vision, A Work That Still Speaks
Led by the Spirit of God, Bishop Ellison founded Restoration Worship Temple in Clinton, MD, answering the divine mandate to “build the Lord’s House.” What began as intimate Thursday night Bible Study sessions in the basement of his home has grown into a thriving ministry known for strong teaching, passionate worship, and a heart for the lost. Academic Excellence & Professional Mastery Bishop Ellison is a lifelong learner and a man of both spiritual and practical wisdom.
Bishop Ellison and his wife Minister Janice Ellison have been instrumental in the building of God's Kingdom in Clinton, MD.
He holds the following degrees:
B.A. in Biblical Studies
Master’s Degree in Pastoral Theology
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree
Additional studies completed at Liberty University, Harvest Christian College, and Faith Bible College & Seminary
Beyond ministry, Bishop Ellison is a skilled professional with the following licenses:
DC Master HVAC License
First Class Operating Engineers License
Virginia Master HVAC License
Real Estate Investor credentials
His diverse expertise reflects his belief that excellence honors God.
Ministerial Journey
Bishop Ellison was licensed to preach the Gospel on October 15, 1995 and ordained on July 8, 2001 at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor James H. Neal. He faithfully served as an Associate Minister from 1995–2004.
He later served as Assistant Pastor at Christian Unity Baptist Church in Waldorf, MD from 2004–2008, bringing strength, stability, and spiritual insight to every assignment.
He is affiliated with several national and regional ministerial organizations:
National Baptist Convention USA
National Baptist Congress of Christian
Education
Hampton University Minister’s Conference
Missionary Baptist Minister’s Conference of Washington, DC & Vicinity
Urban Minister’s Conference
Kingdom Association of Covenant Pastors
Family & Legacy
Bishop Ellison’s greatest joy is his wife of more than 40 years, First Lady Janice Ellison, his children: Janine (deceased), April, and Deangelo, and his grandchildren: Jorrin, Dihlyn, DahNiya, Deahna, and Nazir.
A Vision That Drives Everything
Bishop Ellison lives and leads by a simple but powerful mandate: “Seek the lost — no matter the cost — and give greater glory to God.” His ministry continues to stand as a testament to faith, resilience, and the unstoppable grace of God.
Greetings from Bishop Ellison
In the marvelous magnificent and matchless name of our LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. We are excited about the great things God has done for Restoration Worship Temple (RWT). We are committed to the vision of creating a Christ-centered environment where Kingdom learning is pleasurable. A place where worship brings hope and salvation to the hurting and hopeless.
We must become increasingly active in the partnership, now more than ever, to glorify GOD and build His Kingdom. RWT is a great, growing church and will become even greater still through the commitment of each of you who partners with our ministry. We will significantly impact our community as we deliberately dedicate and commit ourselves to Kingdom building.
We, at RWT, pledge to offer more of our talent time and treasures to bless this branch of Zion while building RWT to be a blessing to others with the Kingdom of God's guidance. Our international endeavors include providing aid to the hurting in Haiti and orphans in Africa. Again, we call upon you, the believers, to elevate your commitment and faithfulness so we may be the bigger godsend to this community and the world.
The Bible teaches us that we "should not be weary in well doing for we shall reap if we faint not." Therefore, we must renew our commitment and dedication to work together in Christian unity with decisive determined deliberate and disciplined resolve to complete the tasks in each assigned ministry. We are diligently planning to double our efforts in evangelism and outreach ministry while increasing church attendance and developing leadership for each holy order.
Undoubtedly our past success has strengthened promoted and encouraged us to become steadfast unmovable and abounding in our work and walk with and for the almighty God. RWT is a lighthouse in our community with brighter and greater luminance for generations to come. God bless!
Your Servant,
Angelo Ellison, Bishop