A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR BISHOP CEDRIC M. BOYD FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF GOSPEL MINISTRY AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES FOR GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS AS HE CONTINUES TO SERVE THE LORD.

Whereas, it is entirely appropriate to honor those individuals who give tirelessly of themselves to nurture the souls of men. Bishop Cedric M. Boyd stands among their number as an outstanding minister of the gospel, one much admired by colleagues, congregations, and area residents at large; and

Whereas, born on October 28, 1975, Cedric M. Boyd came into this world the son of Nathaniel and Emma Boyd and in God's time became the elder brother of Ricous Boyd and NaShanda McDaniel. His preaching lineage descends from his grandfather, Elder Lindsey Boyd, who often would take him to church and pray over him; and

Whereas, the senior pastor of Weeping Mary Baptist Church of Blair since 2017 and of Holy Site Deliverance Temple of Columbia since 2020, Bishop Boyd is founder of C.M. Boyd Ministries of Winnsboro. A prophet in his own right and a highly sought-after speaker in the body of Christ, Bishop Boyd began his spiritual walk with the Lord at an early age. He was faithful to service as a youth, but after the loss of his father, he strayed from his faith. Like the biblical prodigal son, he left but later returned home. He came with an unquenchable fire to serve faithfully as an evangelist; and

Whereas, yet God had a calling on his life to become a pastor. He would not receive his calling for many years, but he continued to evangelize near and abroad, compelling men to come to Christ; and

Whereas, Bishop Boyd was licensed as a minister in 2000 at Spiritual Way in Winnsboro, and in 2008 he was ordained as a pastor at Trumpet in Zion Fellowship, Inc. In January 2017, he was ordained and given the title of reverend by the Gethsemane Baptist Association. He was ordained as an overseer at Conquering City Fellowship, Inc., in 2020 and was consecrated as a bishop in 2023 by Archbishop Spearman of Union Fellowship, Inc. Presently, he is an executive officer of the Gethsemane Baptist Association and is attending Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbia; and

Whereas, he functions fluently in the fivefold ministry through the Holy Spirit to the edifying of the body of Christ. His desire is to see growth in the body and lives being changed, miracles being done, souls being saved, disciples being made, minds being renewed, and, most importantly, God receiving all the glory. As God continues to elevate Bishop Boyd, his congregants look with expectancy to see God do even greater works through him; and

Whereas, for ten years, Bishop Boyd served as a store manager for Radio Shack. From 2014 to the present, he has owned his own cleaning business. In addition, he is the author of The Church Has Lost Her Identity and Fight For Your Identity; and

Whereas, he finds strength for his many duties in the firm support of his family: his lovely wife, Krystal M. Boyd, and their three children; and

Whereas, to recognize Bishop Boyd for his many years of service, he will be honored at a special gala, "A Scrumptious Feast for a King," on Saturday, March 23, 2024; and

Whereas, because of his many years of spiritual nourishment of the people of South Carolina, Bishop Boyd is due grateful thanks and best wishes as he continues to run the race the Lord has set before him. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor Bishop Cedric M. Boyd for his many years of gospel ministry and extend to him best wishes for God's richest blessings as he continues to serve the Lord.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Bishop Cedric M. Boyd.

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