Pastor Avery McClenton is the eldest son of the late Deacon Johnny McClenton and Pastor Sharon Durig. He is a native of Tallahassee and he is the father of six daughters and a son (Avrianna, Anyia, Anaria, Alexzandria, Armani, Dyjah, andAvery Jr.). He is married to Lady Patrecia McClenton a woman of integrity and excellence and that serves and support him in ministry. He received his education from Leon County Schools. Pastor Avery McClenton received Christ at the age of 7 and started serving in the church by joining the choir and doing what he enjoy which is singing and giving God praise. He serves an Associate Pastor at New Mount Zion Moody Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Flavous Greene, Sr. He is the founder of New Life & New Beginning Ministries. He was licensed as an Minister under the leadership of Pastor Flavous Greene, Sr. in 2000 and ordained as an Minister in 2007 under Universal Ministries. He received his Associates of Theology from Peacemakers Bible College in Panacea, Florida an extension school under Universal Ministries Bible & Seminary Institute located in Tampa, Florida in 2001 and received an Honorary Doctorate of Religious Theology in 2008 from Universal Ministries, he served as the youth pastor for 8 years and assistant pastor 2 years and serves as the founder of New Life & New Beginning Bible Institute. In October of 2010 Pastor Avery McClenton was elevated to the office of Bishop under Universal Life Church. Pastor Avery McClenton loves his family and has a heart to serve the people of the body of Christ.