Pastor Dennis Rudolph, Sr.

Pastor Dennis Rudolph, Sr. was born in Detroit, Michigan where he was raised by loving adoptive parents, Robert and Gladys Clark.  His parents raised him in an environment where he was surrounded by examples of true holiness. This was the God’s divine plan to prepare Pastor Rudolph for his destiny in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.

 

In 1980 Pastor Rudolph visited Shalom Temple Ministries where the Late Bishop Jesse T. Stacks, Sr. was the pastor. At that service Pastor Rudolph heard the word of God preached under the anointing by Bishop Stacks.  Pastor Rudolph surrender his life that day to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Bishop Stacks became his spiritual father, pastor and mentor.  For many years at Shalom Temple Ministries Pastor Rudolph served as a faithful armor bearer and devoted driver to Bishop Stacks. This was a great spiritual opportunity for Pastor Rudolph, he would sit at Bishop Stacks’ feet listening to his spiritual teachings, biblical doctrine, and revelations of the scriptures.  Pastor Rudolph describes the experience in these words, “I was like a sponge soaking in all the precious things of God that I saw and I heard”.

 

As a young son in training, Pastor Rudolph was anointed by Late Dr. Estella Boyd as a “Spiritual Hit Man”.  Mother Boyd imparted the spirit of prayer in his belly.  A “Spiritual Hit Man” is a powerful prayer warrior for God. For many years Pastor Rudolph’s assignment was the 6:00 a.m. Prayer Service, where he laid up prayers of deliverance for the backsliders, the sick and afflicted, and those that were bound and wanted to be set free. “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16

 

Pastor Rudolph was elevated to the office of Deacon by Bishop Stacks and he served faithfully on the Financial Team. In 1982, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Prophetess Mary Morman, the Mother of the Late Elder Kenneth Collins after a Fellowship Service.  Prophetess Morman foretold the call that was on his life to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  After much fasting and prayer Pastor Rudolph accepted the call to preach the Gospel in 1984. 

 

Pastor Rudolph is married to Daughter of Zion Diane Rudolph. They have three children, Dennis Jr., Jennifer, and Kristina, and five amazing grandchildren. 

In 2001, the Late Dr. Gertrude Stacks became pastor of Shalom Temple Ministries, now known as Shalom Fellowship International Ministries.  Pastor Rudolph served faithfully under the tutelage of Dr. Stacks, his spiritual mother, mentor, and pastor.  Through Dr. Stacks’ ministry Pastor Rudolph’s gifts of intercessory prayer, preaching, teaching, and laying on of hands have been cultivated, anointed, charged and taken to another level for the Kingdom of God.  It was also under Dr. Stacks’ ministry that he was called and appointed to the office of an Elder.   Pastor Rudolph has labored in the ministry, praying for the souls, preaching, teaching, officiating ceremonies, and striving to ensure that the work of the ministry is fulfilled.  He has never waiver, but stayed the course and was faithful to God’s House, his people, and the work of the Lord.  

On September 24, 2022, Pastor Dennis Rudolph was ordained and installed as pastor of Shalom Fellowship International.  He was chosen by God and appointed for such a time as this.  Pastor Rudolph loves the word of God dearly. His desire is to teach the unadulterated word of God so powerfully, that it penetrates the mind and heart to convert the souls for the Kingdom of God.