PASTOR JOHN TELLIS, VP of Financial Affairs

Rev. Tellis has served as the Senior Pastor of Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Denver, CO, since 2005. He was ordained by the National Baptist Convention, USA denomination. Rev. Tellis believes that God has a great work for His people in this season. He believes that the ultimate purpose for Kingdom building is to stay committed and focused on the Great Commandment and the Great Commission and subsequently a Great Kingdom will continue to be built. Solomon Temple received the Church of the Year award in 2012 from the Gospel Music Academy and Hall of Fame Academy because of his faithful activism and strong presence in the Denver Community and State of Colorado. 

Rev. Tellis has served as an officer in the church since 1990 as a teacher, deacon and an associate minister. He has partnered with a number of churches and schools to provide education and outreach services. He currently serves on the board of directors for both Hope House and American Pathways University. He is a member of the Pillars Project, treasurer of the Greater Denver Metro Ministerial Alliance and is a certified marriage educator. Rev. Tellis holds a doctorate degree in theological studies from Truth Bible College.

In 1995, Rev. Tellis founded Tellis Ministries, Inc., (TMI). TMI taps into the needs of hurting and wounded souls by planting hope into their lives. TMI also focuses on strengthening families and offering preventive methods to help deal with poverty and other socio-economic issues.

Rev. Dr. Tellis and his wife of forty-four years, Evangelist Dr. Mary Rhodes-Tellis have been blessed with three children, John III, DeNesha and Allan and are the grateful grandparents of four lovely granddaughters.