Bishop Noel Jones – A Look into His Bio, Marriage, Divorce, 7 Untold Facts

Bishop Noel Jones received wild criticisms in 2017 when he announced he was now divorced from his wife, Jones. Just like other pastors in the world, Noel Jones has been hit with criticisms, had to face his own battles and this is why having a look into his bio, marriage, divorce and 7 untold facts will reveal and tell more about how the California-based clergy man has had to deal with all these encounters.

Biography of Bishop Noel Jones 

As a young boy, Noel Jones grew up in Spanish Town, Jamaica, along with 7 other siblings. His parents Robert Jones and Marjorie Jones were very popular in his neighbourhood and country. As as matter of fact, his father, Bishop Robert Jones was a renowned cleric of the Apostolic church and later a very vocal and radical Jamaican politician.

He also spent most of his teenage stages in the United States when his parents relocated to Syracuse in 1965, along with Noel, Chris and Grace. Noel was just 15-years-old at the time and went on to attend St. Jago High School, bagged a Bachelor of Science degree and Theology degree from Aenon Bible College.

After he received his first pastorate at the Bethel Temple of Longview in Longview, Texas, Noel Jones continued to blossom in the ministry and as a result in 1994 he was chosen to take over Bishop Robert W. McMurray and his congregation of about 1,000 members. In the years that followed, due to

Noel Jone’s influence,  membership increased in huge numbers that the church had to sought out a new location to situate the building to accomodate its growing parishioners. During this time, Noel Jones rose from a senior pastor to Bishop and the church changed its name from the Greater Bethany Community Church to the City of Refuge Church with its location in Gardena, California, and a current estimated 17,000 members

His Marriage And Divorce

Bishop Noel Jones was married for 22-years and their marriage produced three children namely;  Tifani, Eric, and Noel. Perhaps, he keeps his personal life private, he rarely mentions the name of his ex-wife.

Just like other ministers worldwide, who have unfortunately experienced failed marriges, Noel Jones was heavily criticized when he announced his separation from his wife of over two decades. However, he is reported to have been in a longtime relationship with a certain Loretta, even though he has expressed his fears of remarrying anytime soon.

Facts You Didnt Know About Bishop Noel Jones

1. Jones Started When He Was Young

Noel Jones received his call and became a minister at the young age of 19. His decision to go into the evangelism and ministerial work at such age, put him in the category of those young ones that choose to continue in the path of their already famous parents. Being the son of a very famous clergy man, Bishop Robert Jones, there were much desirable expectations for the young lad to either follow in his father’s tracks, fill in the shoes of his father or surpass his father’s legacies.

Within a short period, Noel Jones was already one of the most influential pastors in the United States. Hence, at 26, the Bethel Temple of Longview, bestowed on him his first pastorate at Texas.

2. Bishop Noel Jones Has A Twin  

Not many people are aware that the famous supermodel and singer, Grace Jones is the twin sister of Bishop Noel Jones.

3. He is Scared of Remarrying 

Perhaps, Bishop Noel Jones never envisioned that his marriage with his former wife will experience a havoc and end the way he did. He has openly admitted on numerous interviews that he  is in no rush to remarry or commit to partner. In his own words; ”I was married for 22 years and I’m one of those guys who’s divorced and is particularly afraid of being married again.” and this, “Many significant Bible characters were not married. Marriage is not a prerequisite for being in the pulpit.”

4. Jones Has An Honorary Degree 

In the course of his ministration, he has become a force to reckon with when it comes to biblical teachings in the US. Thus, it does not come much as a surprise that he was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from the International Circle of Faith College.

5. The Bishop Has Been In Relationships After His Marriage 

Bishop Noel Jones has dated a couple of stunning ladies after his divorce. The likes of LisaRaye McCoy, an American model and actress, and currently, a lady simply identified as Loretta.

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6. He Shares A Cordial Friendship With T.D Jakes 

One of the most outspoken pastors after Martin Luther King Jnr is Bishop T.D. Jakes. Bishop Noel Jones is a cordial friend to the great man.

7. Bishop Noel Jones Was In A Paternity Controversy 

One time, a certain Stacy Francis released a statement about Noel Jon’s been the father of her child, ”I love him very much and I am not ashamed of my baby. Our baby.” A former X-Factor finalist, Stacy claimed that she had an affaor with the bishop while she was going through a divorce from her first husband. But she will later retract the statement, stating she never granted an interview on her claims.

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