Presiding Bishop T.L. DeWitt was called into the ministry as a young man and accepted it with the fervency applicable to the events that would catapult him into his destiny. He was mentored under the direction of his beloved late grandfather, Deacon Henry Grissett, and late grandmother, deaconess Virginia Grissett. Under their strong influence, he became a member of Mt. Zion in Conway, South Carolina.The Reverend Rufus B. Davis was the pastor and recognized the hand of God on Bishop T.L. DeWitt’s life that led him to Jesus Christ at an early age. Rev. Rufus B. Davis began to utilize him in the church. He became familiar with the different types of hymns and spiritual standards. Bishop T.L. DeWitt then moved to New Jersey. While he was there, he attended United Deliverance Tabernacle under the auspices of Pastor Floyd and Overseer T. Moody. Relocating back to the south, he then joined The Way of the Cross in Conway, South Carolina, under the tutelage of Bishop B.A. Blain and also under his guidance, he received his minister licenses to preach the gospel. Due to his faithfulness and commitment to ministry,Bishop T.L. DeWitt fulfilled many of the auxiliaries’ duties in the church through his leadership and was ordained as an elder in the Lord’s church. Also, Bishop T.L. DeWitt with the Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries under the tutelage of Bishop Nathaniel Simmons: served as a Junior Pastor, Regional Evangelist and served on the ordination committed. Bishop T.L. DeWitt affiliated himself with the Southern Grove Missionary Baptist Church; under Dr. David Patterson of Rowland, North Carolina. Also, he was ordained by the Progressive Baptist Association and later became pastor of the Grace Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Laurinburg, North Carolina, and he became pastor of the Goodman Creek Baptist Church family in Cheraw, South Carolina.Bishop T.L. DeWitt, and his wife, Executive Overseer Pastor Dionnie DeWitt, began the Beginning Anew Life Changing Outreach Ministries in McColl, South Carolina. Bishop T.L. DeWitt was consecrated to the office of Bishop and affirmed to the Apostleship by Apostle Sammy Smith of Grace Cathedral Fellowship Ministries. He would later connect with the Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries. While he was there, he held the office of Auxiliary Bishop, Regional Adjutant, and Overseer of region four on Province three. Also, Bishop T.L. DeWitt served as Bishop of Public Relations and Bishop of Protocol for the Grace Cathedral Fellowship Ministries. Bishop T.L. DeWitt now serves as the Presiding Prelate of BALCOM Fellowship of Churches. Bishop T.L. DeWitt attended the Bowes Institute of Theology in New Jersey. He attended the Shaw Baptist Seminary Extension under the Instructors of Rev. J.C. Mclean and Rev. Jack Pole. Bishop T.L. DeWitt received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Lamp-Light International Bible College and Seminary. In addition, Bishop T.L. DeWitt received an Associate Degree in Theology and Early Childhood Education. Also, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian Counseling from the Bible Breakthrough International College of Maryland. His Master of Divinity/ Christian Counseling is forthcoming. Bishop T.L. DeWitt is the father of Kason (Nesey), Jamar, Te'ona, Emmanuel, Destinee' (Tayvion), and Darius, and four grandchildren. 

Executive Overseer Pastor Dionnie DeWitt

was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to the Rev. Alfred Burt and formerly Dianne Sloane-Burt. At the tender age, the Lord began revealing himself to her through dreams and visions at (8), the family relocated to New York. Pastor DeWitt received her formal education in the public school system of New York, and it was during these times that Pastor DeWitt would preach her intimal message at the age of (16), entitled “I Found Love under New Management,” under the leadership of Archbishop Eric R. Figueroa, her mentor. During this time, Pastor DeWitt was nurtured by several strong women in the church,Dr. Doreen Figueroa, Dr. Gretchen Jefferson & Lady Dr. Cynthia McInnis.  God allowed various doors to open for Pastor DeWitt;  she began singing, recording, and traveling from 1991 through 1993 with Pastor John P. Kee and New Life Fellowship Choir. She also later recorded with Prophet Calvin Suggs of Wilson, NC, and Bishop JD Means of Georgia. As she continued to follow the path of God, she began to travel with her Spiritual father, Prophet Lamar Cochrell of Rock Hill, SC doing tent revivals where the hunger for more of God intensified. The Ministry of Abundant Life Ministries by Pastor Roberta Hughes was led to ordain Pastor DeWitt to preach the gospel. It was during these travels that Pastor DeWitt met and married the man God in the person of Bishop TL DeWitt, and from their union, they have three (3) lovely children, Gerald Emmanuel, Destinee’ Amaris, and Darius Zenas; Kason, Jamar, and Teona; four grandchildren.  Executive Overseer Dewitt and Bishop TL DeWitt founded the Beginning Anew Life Changing Outreach Ministries in 2001. Upon the consecration of her husband to the office of Bishop, Pastor DeWitt was officially installed as Pastor by Apostle Sammy C. Smith, Presiding Prelate of Grace Cathedral Fellowship; she later establishes and founded the Grace Abiding Love Ministries, and to her leadership also came sons and daughters to preach and declare the gospel. Pastor Dewitt is a graduate of Northeastern Technical College, a graduate of Coker College with a B.A. in History and B.S. in Business Administration. A Master’s in Science in Leadership, South University. She is a Ph.D. Candidate in Individualized Organizational Leadership. She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Evangelism from the Lighthouse Theological Seminary in Pageland, SC, and She is a member of the National and International Society of Leadership for Success. Pastor DeWitt is an Entrepreneur with her clothing line JFranciné, GuRu Tees, Getup & ReGroup Network Enterprise LLC. for consulting and mentoring. She also released her single featuring BALCOM Fellowship. She is a scholarly author. Pastor Dionnie Dewitt serves as Senior Servant leader of the Beginning Anew Life Changing Outreach Ministry, Inc in Cheraw. As well the establishmentarian of the BALCOM Fellowship of Churches. Executive Overseer Pastor DeWitt has a heart for God. She loves young people as well as seeing God’s people enriched and having a life-changing experience. She believes change comes when you first make the sacrifice for change. Her Motto is: “Fulfilling God’s purpose on purpose.”