Jamal Harrison Bryant is the ex-husband of Gizelle Bryant. He is a prominent African-American pastor and civil rights activist.
Jamal Harrison Bryant Bio
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Maryland, Jamal Harrison Bryant is an American clergyman, author and former political candidate. Currently he serves as the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Church in DeKalb County, Georgia.
He began his preaching journey at the age of 14. In 2002, he founded his maiden church, Empowerment Temple AME Church. He was chosen to succeed Bishop Eddie L. Long as the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, one of the United States’ largest megachurches.
He garners respect as a leader within the Black Church community despite his controversial nature. He is known for his unwavering dedication to social justice. He is also renowned for being an avid vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights.
In 2010, Bryant ventured into the race for the United States House of Representatives in Maryland’s 7th congressional district. He did not secure victory in the Democratic primary, losing to Elijah Cummings.
Jamal Harrison Bryant’s Age, Birthday, Zodiac sign
Jamal was born on the 21st of May, 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts. As of 2023, he is 52 years old. His Zodiac sign is Gemini.
Jamal Harrison Bryant’s Height
The controversial American clergyman stands at a height of six feet, three inches which is approximately 1.92 metres.
What is Jamal Harrison Bryant famous for?
Jamal is famous for being a minister, author and former politician. He is the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb County, Georgia.
He is also an author and speaker. He has written several books including “World War Me: How To Win The War I Lost”, “World War Me Vol II: I Desire”, “The Big Idea: When God Impregnates Your Imagination”, “Foreplay: Sexual Healing For Spiritual Wholeness”, “A Legacy of Choices”, and several others.
He is also famous for his marriage to his ex-wife, Gizelle Bryant, who is a reality television star on BravoTv’s “Real Housewives of Potomac”.
Jamal Harrison Bryant’s Education
He earned his undergraduate degree in political science and international studies from Morehouse College and completed his studies at Duke University where he got a master of divinity degree. Additionally, he obtained a doctorate of ministry degree from the Graduate Theological Foundation.
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Is Jamal Harrison Bryant married?
The phenomenal preacher is currently single. He was initially married to reality television star, Gizelle Bryant. Unfortunately, they divorced in 2009. They have three children together.
How long was Jamal Harrison Bryant and Gizelle together?
Jamal and Gizelle were together for seven years, from 2002 to 2009. They divorced in 2009 after Jamal had an affair with another woman.
Jamal Harrison Bryant’s children
Jamal Bryant has five children. With his ex-wife, Gizelle Bryant, he has three daughters, Grace, Adore and Angel. He has two other children, Topaz and John Karston.
Jamal Harrison Bryant’s Net Worth
Bryant has a net worth of approximately $500,000. He made his net worth from his profession as a clergyman, author and speaker. He is also a businessman with several investments outside of the church.