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Pastor T. Wesley A. French is a native of the Bi-State/Metro-East region. He accepted Christ at the tender age of 6 years old. As a humble servant of God, his ultimate desire is to do the will of God. He has devoted his life to God in true worship. His passion is to be used as a willing vessel to arouse, inspire, and motivate the Body of Christ to worship God in Spirit and Truth. He has been preaching since the age of 14. He accepted his call into the ministry in 2009, becoming a licensed minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Later, in June of 2022, he became an ordained minister. He received his rearing under the tutelage of his beloved Godfather and Pastor, Archbishop Dr. Michael A. West, Sr.; founder and pastor of St. Michael’s Temple of the Expanded Mind.

He currently serves as an AVID and CTE instructor, grades 9-12, at McCluer High School within the Ferguson-Florissant School District. His education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Alabama A&M University, a Master of Arts in Teaching-business education, and an Educational Specialist degree in administration from Lindenwood University.

As a visionary, he founded the New Conscience Ministry of Love and Peace on the Campus of Alabama A&M University. His efforts continued by establishing Generating Our Destiny (G.O.D.), a non-profit organization aimed at meeting the needs of the poor, financial literacy, increasing the purchasing power of individuals and family members, and combating systemic racism in education. In January of 2023, He founded The Ark of Safety Spiritual Church, where he serves as the senior pastor.

Pastor T. Wesley A. French is a young man who loves God, His people, and His word. He enjoys preaching and teaching the word of God with conviction, power, and simplicity at every opportunity that avails without compromise. He is intentional about life and living, choosing to “live on purpose” and not just exist.