BILOXI, MS, April 23, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Reverend Elijah Mitchell has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Initially, Reverend Mitchell did not expect to become a pastor because his father and five of his uncles were all active as pastors. He felt a calling to the field and eventually decided that he could bring something different to the ministry. Reverend Mitchell subsequently earned a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Oklahoma before beginning his career as a pastor. He is the pastor of Burton Memorial United Methodist Church, Gulfport, Mississippi.
Reverend Mitchell also currently excels as the executive director of Seashore Mission. As a dedicated pastor, he holds worship service multiple times a week at multiple locations. Likewise, Reverend Mitchell has been incredibly proud to be able to help people succeed and move on to new levels in life.
In addition to his religious endeavors, Reverend Mitchell previously served in the military for more than 20 years. In his community, he is active with the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of Camp Wilkes. Reverend Mitchell also maintains his professional affiliation with the NAACP, Seashore United Methodist Assembly and Gulfport Civitan.
Throughout his career, Reverend Mitchell has attributed his professional success to learning from colleagues and mentors. He has also studied hard, and continues to attend workshops and seminars in the field. In the coming years, Reverend Mitchell plans to retire from his profession.
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