ABOUT THE AUTHOR
From a small Michigan city to the counsel of presidents.
Founder and pastor of Greater Bible Way Temple Church, Bishop Combs grew a thirty-seat room into a 1,200-seat cathedral — and spent his life changing the face of faith-based community service, mental health, and state and national policy.
An exceptional Bible teacher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, he served eight years as Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for Michigan under President George W. Bush.
30→1,200
Seats, church grown
120
Churches overseen
8 yrs
Faith-based director
2
Presidents counseled
THE BOOK
From Poverty to Prosperity
Work Hard. Work Smart. Figure It Out.
Hardship can leave us crippled — or leave us more determined than ever to thrive. From suffering injustice as a child to counseling politicians and presidents, Bishop Combs' journey is an inspiring story of resilience, faith, and success.
"Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve."
A guiding conviction of Bishop Ira Combs, Jr.
Bishop Ira Combs, Jr.
D.D. · Bishop · Pastor · Author