Elder Tate is the son of the late Samuel and Dora Tate of Morganton North Carolina. He attended the Morganton Public schools system. Upon graduation from High School, he moved to Raleigh, NC to attend Harris Barber College. Upon graduation from Harris Barber College as a Master Barber, he moved to Greensboro, NC and attended North Carolina A&T State University studying sociology. This course of study led him to a career with the City of Greensboro as a Fire Fighter and he retired in 1998 with 28 years of service.  It was in Greensboro that he began his service to the local church and joined Evangel Fellowship COGIC and has remained a faithful member since 1986. He was ordained as an Elder of the Church in 2015.

Elder Tate currently serves as a member of the Executive Board for the Evangel Men’s department and as President of the Evangel Usher Board. His dedication to the ministry of ushering has elevated him to several positions within the International Usher Board for the Church of God in Christ.  He currently serves as the Vice President of Finance, Area Coordinator of the NC 2^nd, NC 3^rd, Greater NC and South Carolina Jurisdictions. He also serves as a Marshall within the Security Department of the Church of God in Christ worldwide. Elder Tate has also served on various advisory boards and adult ministries during his tenure with the church.      

Welcome to the official website of the Church Of God In Christ International Usher Department.  We are delighted that you have taken the time to visit us.

We honor our esteemed leader Bishop Charles Edward Blake, who is leading us as God leads him. Because God has given us His best in Bishop Blake, we endeavor to serve honorably and with a spirit of excellence.

We praise God for our beloved General Supervisor, Mother Willie Mae Rivers.  Mother Rivers’ faithfulness and dedication to the women of the Church Of God In Christ is unmatched. We are truly blessed to have a woman of substance, poise, and dignity leading us in this the 21st Century.

As your servant, I “Thank You” for allowing me to be there for you these many years. It is my signal honor to be your President. I do not take lightly the awesome responsibility which has been delegated to my charge. With your support, the International Usher Department will set a standard of excellence that will be recognized for generations to come.