Thomas Wesley Weeks, III
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Thomas Wesley Weeks, III (born Thomas Wesley Weeks, Jr. in 1967) is an American Pentecostal televangelist.
In 1997, Weeks founded Global Outreach Ministries.
Weeks is the eldest son of Bishop Thomas Wesley Weeks, Sr. and Dr. Leona Brown Weeks. He attended the University of Delaware
, majoring in mass communications, and later earned degrees in biblical studies
and theology
. He has one daughter, Saydie, from a previous marriage. In 2002, Weeks married evangelist Juanita Bynum
in a televised ceremony. The couple separated in May 2007 and divorced on June 21, 2008.
Early on August 21, 2007, Weeks physically assaulted Bynum in a hotel parking lot. He initially pleaded not guilty to the charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats filed by Bynum. He was convicted on March 21 and sentenced to three years of probation, 200 hours of non-church community service, and anger management counseling.
In July 2009 Weeks announced his engagement to Pastor Christina Glenn. The couple married over the weekend of October 20, 2009 in a private ceremony in suburban Atlanta open only to family and friends.
In 1997, Weeks founded Global Outreach Ministries.
Weeks is the eldest son of Bishop Thomas Wesley Weeks, Sr. and Dr. Leona Brown Weeks. He attended the University of Delaware
University of Delaware
The university is organized into seven colleges:* College of Agriculture and Natural Resources* College of Arts and Sciences* Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics* College of Earth, Ocean and Environment* College of Education and Human Development...
, majoring in mass communications, and later earned degrees in biblical studies
Biblical studies
Biblical studies is the academic study of the Judeo-Christian Bible and related texts. For Christianity, the Bible traditionally comprises the New Testament and Old Testament, which together are sometimes called the "Scriptures." Judaism recognizes as scripture only the Hebrew Bible, also known as...
and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
. He has one daughter, Saydie, from a previous marriage. In 2002, Weeks married evangelist Juanita Bynum
Juanita Bynum
Juanita Bynum is an American Pentecostal televangelist, author, actress and gospel singer.-Early life:Juanita Bynum is one of 5 children, from the marriage of Elder Thomas Bynum Sr. and Katherine Bynum. She grew up in Chicago, and received a starring role in Perry Middle School's annual play, My...
in a televised ceremony. The couple separated in May 2007 and divorced on June 21, 2008.
Early on August 21, 2007, Weeks physically assaulted Bynum in a hotel parking lot. He initially pleaded not guilty to the charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats filed by Bynum. He was convicted on March 21 and sentenced to three years of probation, 200 hours of non-church community service, and anger management counseling.
In July 2009 Weeks announced his engagement to Pastor Christina Glenn. The couple married over the weekend of October 20, 2009 in a private ceremony in suburban Atlanta open only to family and friends.