Dr. Cliff Morris

my walk with christ

my life and my passions

Personal Life

I was formerly Dean and Professor of Mathematics at the west campus of Valencia College located at 1800 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, Florida 32811-2302. I am now enjoying a busy retirement schedule that includes some teaching. I have had the privilege of instructing every mathematics course in the range from Algebra through Calculus. The full time staff of 27 faculty with at least 60 additional adjunct faculty and part time staff helped nearly 65,000 students annually at Valencia's four campuses..

Educational Pursuits

I am a double alumnus of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida where I majored in both Mathematics and Mathematics Education. I have doctorates in both Theology and Mathematics Education from the United Bible College and Seminary (Orlando, Florida) and the University of South Florida (Tampa, Florida), respectively.

Life's Passion

I love teaching and especially love teaching mathematics. My other passions include reading, traveling, helping others succeed, and playing with consumer electronic gadgetry. I reached the age of 70 this past July 2022 and look forward to spending more time traveling with those I love. My grandchildren are also a passion I look forward to enjoying from time to time. It is said, "If a person finds a job they love, they will never work for the rest of their lives." I have had the great privilege of enjoying a lifestyle well beyond what I would have believed. I was formerly assisting in building people in Cape Town, South Africa through a company (trust) I have jointly organized/founded named Volunteer Educational Support 4 Africa (www.ves4a.org). I formerly assisted annually with VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) through primarily a joint missions program of the Winter Park Presbyterian Church. I have traveled to Manaus, Brazil (2002), Yungay, Peru (2003, 2005), Simileu-Silvania, Romania (2005), Yeguario, Paraguay (2005), Jigjiga, Ethiopia (2006), Greece & Turkey (2006), Ghana, West Africa (2007), Israel (2007, 2009, 2011), and Arequipa, Peru (2008) to name a few places. I have traveled to six continents of the world.

Home Life

My bride of over 46 years is Angela Reed Morris. We both have eight children and seventeen grandchildren. Angela has taught in elementary schools for over 32 years and retired from Orange County Schools on September 30, 2015.

The Ministry Team

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.

Bishop Larry Herbert

Bishop Herbert is the senior pastor of Victory Deliverance Center of Auburndale, Florida. He is one of three members of the Bishop's Council and a vital member of our team. Bishop Herbert is a Vietnam veteran and holder of the purple heart for his service to his country. He is married to Lady Pamela V. Herbert and they have six children together.

Bishop Edward Thomas

Bishop Thomas is the former senior pastor of the EL Bethel Temple of Jesus at Orlando in the city beautiful, Orlando, Florida. He is also one of three members of the Bishop's Council. Bishop Thomas was born in Arcadia, Florida and has taught many years as a Band and Music teacher in the Orange County Public Schools. A graduate of the Florida A & M University, Bishop Thomas is father of ten children with wife and former assistant pastor Elder Carolyn P. Thomas.

Photo of Diane Mincy of the Ministry Team

Mother Diane Mincy

Mother Diana Mincy works primarily with many helpers assisting the organization of convocational events as well as developing programs geared to support our Tribes. Whether feeding schemes are needing attention or any support for our tribal gatherings, Mother Mincy will be in the foray assisting. For this and other projects, we are most appreciative.

Deaconess Jennie Thompson

Deaconess Jennie Thompson (Ms. J) is the former Administrator General of the Tribes of EL Bethel Temple of Jesus International. She was then the keeper of finances, organizer of various reports and our annual convocation. She still serves faithfully in many duties with her husband Lascell Thompson. She currently resides in her hometown of Brooksville, Florida.

Dr. Cliff C. Morris, Jr.