A relevant Prophetic voice of God in this hour of the church, a prolific gospel preacher who stirs the hearts of men and women through his straightforward articulation of the Gospel. He is a man of integrity, a leader to leaders. He accepted Christ in his life, January 7, 1973 under the pastoral leadership of Elder B. S. Holland, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Seagoville, Texas.

 
November 25, 2023, Bishop Wells celebrated 52 years with the lovely Linda D. Wells, who affirms and supports his ministry wholeheartedly. From this wholesome union they have 5 children and 17 grandchildren, (deceased D’Anthony Montrell “Too Quick” Wells), and 19 great grandchildren (deceased Kyndall Damiya Franklin and Brody Ray Wells) who admire and highly respect their beloved “Pawpaw”. 
 

He began ministering in 1974 under the leadership of Pastor B. S. Holland and began working in the evangelism field in 1976. He was ordained as an Elder of the Church of God in Christ in April of 1980 and he received his pastoral appointment April 1, 1981 under the auspices of the late Bishop J. Neaul Haynes. He is the founder of the Strong Arms Church of God in Christ, a ministry which started in the front room of his home and prayer services were held daily by his wife, First Lady Linda D. Wells. 
 

Bishop Wells continues to serve as the chief servant leader and the pastor of the Strong Arms Church of God in Christ, now for the last 43 years. His missional objective is to continue to groom men and women as leaders with high moral character, who are bound to walk in integrity demonstrating their Christian Faith. 

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THE ACCOMPLISHED LEADER:

1991 - Trustee Board Member for the Texas Northeast First Jurisdiction

1992 -  Appointed, Superintendent of the Starlight District Churches

1995 - 2013 Assistant Chief of Security for the Church of God in Christ

2015 -  Honorary Doctoral of Ministry Degree from the Fellowship Bible Institute       

           (Oklahoma)

2015 - Consecrated as a Jurisdictional Bishop of the Texas Northeast Fourth

           Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction

2021 - 2025 Presiding Bishop Certificate of Appointment: Member of the Jubilee

           Broadcasting Board

2021 - Awarded the Elite News “2021 Darrell Blair Man of the Year.”

2023 - Served as the Chairman of the Counsel of Texas Inter-Jurisdictional Bishops of

           the Church of God in Christ.

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Bishop Nathiel Wells now serves as the Financial Secretary of the Board of Bishops, of the Church of God in Christ, Inc.

He also serves as the Vice President of the International Ministerial Alliance since 2021.

Bishop Wells has been awarded numerous certificates from the C. H. Mason Institute; He continues to pursue his educational endeavors in biblical studies.

 

On November 8, 2015, Bishop Wells was consecrated as a Jurisdictional Bishop over the newly established, Texas Northeast Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the auspices of Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., Former Presiding Prelate of the Churches of God in Christ, Inc. In 2025, we will celebrate our 10th Year as a Jurisdiction. God is faithful.

During the previous COVID pandemic, Bishop Wells, along with the Strong Arms Church continued to serve the community in various outreach initiatives to include: Food Distribution to thousands of families throughout the metroplex. Occasional Toy Drives, The Annual Blessing Bag Project (serving the homeless population), The Annual Back to School Supplies giveaway and regular visits to local area nursing homes continue to be a regular part of the Outreach Ministry.

 

Bishop Wells continues to be a sought-after speaker and mentor to Pastors all over the country. His heart is exemplified in this passage found in Micah 6:8 “He hath shewed thee, O man what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Bishop Wells desires to walk humbly before his God. This servant-leader is truly a man after God’s own heart.