 | Dr. Therman Evans was appointed in 1998 and formally installed Pastor of Morning Star Community Christian Center on July 25, 1999. He has brought the message of "wholeness" in mind, body, and spirit to the dynamic, growing, membership and ministries of the MSCCC congregation. Likewise, he has established healing through outreach services that positively increase self-reliance, health and well being to an economically and socially depressed community. | | | | As a physician, Dr. Evans has an extensive and impressive background that has contributed and led him to his current leadership position. He is the founder and CEO of Whole Life Associates, Inc. Through this management consultancy company, small entities to large enterprises have sought his expertise in developing health and wellness strategies, as well as training programs to promote diversity and manage stress in the workplace. | | | Dr. Evans received his B.S. in 1966 from Howard University, and his M.D. credentials in 1971. In 1999, he earned a Ph.D. in theological studies from the United Christian College in New York City. He is the former vice president and corporate medical director of Cigna Insurance and Healthcare Corporation, as well as the National Health Director and Washington Bureau Chief for Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Operation Push. Additionally, he serves as assistant professor on the clinical faculty of Howard University College of Medicine, and is a fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians. | | | Dr. Evans has published over 30 articles in various health journals and newspapers, including the Journal of the American Medical Association, The New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of National Medicine Association, The Los Angeles Times, Health Quest, Ebony Magazine, Washington Post and Black Collegian Magazine. He is the author of an exciting book, "What are the Leading Causes of Life? A Prescription for Living your Highest and Best,"5 booklets called "Prescriptions" and co-author of two books: "Lighten Up" and "Staying Strong. For 10 years he hosted a 2-hour radio show called "Lifeline" on WHAT 1340 AM in Philadelphia, PA. | | | His messages of spiritual, mental and physical health, healing and wholeness are delivered to people throughout the world. In recognition of his "service to humankind" Dr. Evans is the recipient of several honors, recognitions, and awards including three honorary doctorate degrees from Rust College in Mississippi, Bethune Cookman College in Florida, and Meharry Medical College in Tennessee. He also received the Distinguished Service Award as the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year for 2003 by Howard University College of Medicine. He has been recognized by several cities with keys and/or days named in his honor. Likewise, he was nominated by his alma mater, Howard University to receive the Year 2000 Distinguished Alumni Citation, an honor bestowed on only 200 of the one million graduates of historically black colleges and universities. In June 2005, Dr. Evans gave the opening prayer for the United States Senate. Furthermore, Dr. Evans is installed as a Chief in the Village of Senya Beraku, Ghana, West Africa. | | | As Elder Evans pursues the path that God has prepared for him, it is his divine vision for Morning Star Community Christian Center to become a "Whole Life Center", a ministry that reaches the "whole person" wherever he or she is and helps them to recognize that Jesus Christ should be the center of their lives. It is his desire for the ministry to empower others through the achievement of what God has shown him to be the role of the 21st century church: | | |  | To be filled with and led by God’s Holy Spirit | | | To learn and Live God’s Holy Word | | | To model Jesus Christ our Lord | | | To make a positive difference | | | To have a passion for mission. |
| | | Dr. Evans resides in Colonia, New Jersey with his lovely wife Bernetta who works diligently by his side. The couple have two sons, Therman Evans, Jr., an attorney and Clayton Evans, a professional in the entertainment industry. |
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