On November 19, 1997, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida a day that will always be remembered. It was the birth of Terry Montell Durham, and his Twin Brother, Todd Mantell Durham Jr. Their parents, Nicole and Todd, knew that this birth was a sign from God, He gave them two sons. What they did not know at the time was that Terry would become an inspiration to thousands with his ministry.
Terry Durham grew up in Lauderdale Lakes Florida. Living with his grandmother and father, he was not your typical 9 year old kid. He had a habit as a child of preaching to an imaginary congregation and always carrying his little “microphone radio” every where he would go. Him and his twin brother would have church every where they went, earning him the nickname "Preacher Man". Pastor Sharon Monroe (grand mother) instilled a strong work of leadership in her grandson at an early age. His grandmother was a traveling evangelist, who traveled around the state ministering the word of God. She begins to watch Terry at a very young age.
Terry started ministering the word of God at the age of 2 years old. He’s the world’s youngest license and Ordained Minister. He laughs; he plays but appears to be a bit shy when you talk to him. In 2003, he was license and Ordained for ministry at True Gospel Deliverance in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This congregation was birth by Pastor Monroe. Walking in the foot steps of Martin Luther King Jr. and Al Sharpton, Terry preached his first sermon at the age of 4. Sharon Monroe and a council of
Ministers witnessed his preaching; there the “Little Man of God” was born.
Terry was born premature he and his one minute younger twin brother, weighing only two pounds at birth, Terry was plague with the illness Asthma, also under going two blood transfusions. Todd Jr. the youngest brother was well enough to go home early. Terry stayed longer fighting for his life, his health was so Fragile that he was sent home on a heart monitor, under the instruction that “if the monitor goes off Terry is dead”, said the Doctor. But he being the hero that he is, fought through it all. Still at the age of two years old, he under went another surgery for a hernia. Through excessive prayer and believing in God Terry pulled through.
Minister Terry Durham, also known as the “Little Man of God”, travels around the
country Preaching and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ; he has made many national appearances through his ministry.
• Head lined in 25 different News papers in 400 cities.
• Recently in 2006 he appeared on the Today Show in New York.
• CNN, and Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
• He was also featured it Jet magazine (July 3, 2006 issue), the National Enquire and the front cover of Beverly Thomas Success Magazine.
• Terry Durham owned the front page of the Miami Harold Christmas day 2006. He donated 2000 toys to twenty different families, God’s way of giving back to the people who he loves!
Terry Durham is also involved with accompanying the elderly at retirement homes. He plays football for the local park in the community. He was awarded the offensive player of the year.
Minister Terry Durham is currently being taught on a theological aspect of the bible. He takes collage courses online, increasing his knowledge of the bible.
Things were moving quickly for the little man of god; he was called by the NAACP to be
the Key Note speaker for the 2007 Martin Luther King Junior Celebration.
Recently in May 2007 Terry appeared on the TLC channel for a one hour special about his life. He was one of three children to participate in a one hour documentary on extraordinary children in the world.
“God gives us all gifts and a purpose”.
Terry has found his gift and purpose at the age of 9 years old.
Five years ago Terry Durham made a vow to the Lord God that he would minister the word of god; there was the birth of his first “self” titled sermon, “Pastor Feel Good”. He says that he is blessed, and is a solder for the army of God. He was born special, heaven sent, he love God and loves church.
This was Truly an AWESOME Time...The Lord Did Move and To
him We give the Glory for Setting the Captive Free. BE BLESSED!! Brenda Shares
Her Story But God began to Turn it into a Testimony during the Segment
Min Terry first let me say thank you for the add. I'm very impressed with you and we all are anxiously awaiting your arrival here in Stamford Ct. God Bless and continue to let God use you for His Glory!
Bless ya Young Sir I pray all is well with u Hey we are both Miracle Babies I mean we went thru the same EXACT thing @ Birth! My God! But Look at Gods Handwork... Be Blessed