Ernest H. Benjamin

Ernest H. Benjamin was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. At the age of 18, Ernest was baptized into Christ while attending the University of South Carolina to obtain his Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree. After graduation in 2006, Ernest pursued a career as an Insurance and Financial Services Agent for New York Life.

From the very beginning of his Christian walk, Ernest has always had an interest in ministry. After years of mentoring and working as a minister's assistant, Ernest decided to attend the Central Carolina School of Preaching in Sumter, SC. After completing the two-year program, Ernest and his family moved to Tennessee to labor with the Franklin Road church of Christ congregation.

Ernest is married to his wife, Tyrene, who he met while attending the University of South Carolina. She is a native of New Jersey, but was raised in Marion, SC. They have a 1.5 yr old son, Caleb Josiah.