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Bishop Johnny R. Withers, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of the Unity Christian Fellowship Church, located in Compton, CA, United States. Bishop Withers founded and organized Unity Christian Fellowship, a non-denominational church, on January 1, 1999 in the city of Long Beach, California. He was only 23 at that time and excited to fulfill God’s will for his life. When the church opened its doors, there were 35 members. Since that humble beginning, membership has blossomed to over 400 members.

Unity Christian Fellowship Church seeks to impact the community through many outreach programs and community-empowering projects. []

Biography
Bishop Johnny Ray Withers, Jr. is a native of California, born December 11, 1975 in Harbor City, to Elder Johnny Ray and Co-Pastor Peggie M. Withers. He is a husband to Charlette Withers, and a father to daughter Johnay Withers.

Bishop Withers serves as State Bishop of Southern California under the leadership of International Presiding Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. Bishop Withers is a spiritual son of Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, TN, under the umbrella of the Shepherd’s Heart Ministry.

In addition to serving as the senior pastor of Unity Christian Fellowship, Bishop Withers also serves as a member on several boards, including the NAACP, Compton, CA Unit.

Education
Bishop Johnny R. Withers, Jr. attended Ruben S. Ayala High School in Chino, California before attending University of Phoenix, where he received a degree in Business Management. He is currently pursuing his Masters Degree from Talbot School of Theology on Biola University.