Ellis R. Hodge served in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves until retiring in 1994. He then worked for GTE/ Verzion before retiring in 2002. He earned an AA degree from the Community College of the Air Force, a BA in Theology from Christian Faith College, an MA in Theology from Life Christian University, a Doctor of Divinity from Life Christian University, and a Doctor of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian College. He's the Senior Pastor of Word of Life Fellowship Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ellis has been married for 42 years to Teralyn.