ABOUT OUR CHURCH
The Church Teaching Center is a non-denominational ministry that teaches the infallible word of God in all of its fullness. We are located in Northeast Columbia, SC. We believe that God has a purpose for everyone and we are committed to helping individuals find their purpose and God’s plan for their life. We aspire to empower others to live the word of God and impact the nations for Christ. We will reach the unreached, help believers walk in faith, and spread the good news of Jesus Christ through love.
OUR BISHOP

Bishop Duane Greene Sr, a native of New York, is the founder and Bishop of The Church Teaching Center located in Columbia, South Carolina. Bishop Greene, received salvation in 1986, at the age of 28. While serving in the US Army, Pastor Greene relocated to Columbia, SC. It was in Columbia where he received his first mission from God, "to go out into the streets and usher God’s people into the Kingdom.
In 1998 Bishop Greene accepted the call of Pastoring and started his ministry "Fellowship in the Spirit." In 2002 the spirit of the Lord lead Bishop Greene to step out and start The Church Teaching Center and was ordained as Bishop March of 2017. He has been called to teach, equip and train the body of Christ. Bishop Greene's passion is to see the total family restored, healed, and walking in their purpose. He is committed to ensuring that each believer has a true relationship with God, that they understand the word of God by teaching the full gospel of Christ.
Bishop Duane Greene and Pastor Annie Greene are the proud parents of four children: Duane Greene II (Tekia), Krystal Greene, Darnell Greene, and Tanesha Farmer (Clifford), and seven grandchildren.
If you are looking for someone who will love you with the love of Christ, you will surely find it in Bishop Duane Greene. He is equipped to speak into your life and help cultivate the leader within. He is the demonstration of a true servant of God and will go out of his way to help those in need. He is always just a phone call away. Bishop Greene is truly a man chasing after God’s own heart.
In 1998 Bishop Greene accepted the call of Pastoring and started his ministry "Fellowship in the Spirit." In 2002 the spirit of the Lord lead Bishop Greene to step out and start The Church Teaching Center and was ordained as Bishop March of 2017. He has been called to teach, equip and train the body of Christ. Bishop Greene's passion is to see the total family restored, healed, and walking in their purpose. He is committed to ensuring that each believer has a true relationship with God, that they understand the word of God by teaching the full gospel of Christ.
Bishop Duane Greene and Pastor Annie Greene are the proud parents of four children: Duane Greene II (Tekia), Krystal Greene, Darnell Greene, and Tanesha Farmer (Clifford), and seven grandchildren.
If you are looking for someone who will love you with the love of Christ, you will surely find it in Bishop Duane Greene. He is equipped to speak into your life and help cultivate the leader within. He is the demonstration of a true servant of God and will go out of his way to help those in need. He is always just a phone call away. Bishop Greene is truly a man chasing after God’s own heart.
Lead Pastor Shun NilesPastor Shun was licensed in the ministry in 2005. Pastor Shun is dedicated to building God's kingdom. He is a living example that your past does not dictate your future. In addition to serving various capacities of leadership, he challenges and encourages people to become all they can be for Christ.
Pastor Shun lives in Columbia with his wife Teresa. he has two sons Terrence and Kiante. She, also, has two grands Reagan and Grayson. They enjoy traveling and spending time together. |
Lead Pastor Teresa NilesPastor Teresa was licensed in the ministry in Union, SC in 1997. She began attending The Church Teaching Center in 2003.
She came to TCTC as a minister. Since then, Pastor Teresa has served in several leadership and pastoral roles from Elder, Assistant Pastor, Executive Pastor and now Lead Pastor. Currently, her and Pastor Shun oversees TCTC and is passionate about seeing God's vision for the church. Pastor Teresa lives in Columbia with her husband Shun. She has two sons Terrence and Kiante. She, also, has two grands Reagan and Grayson. They enjoy traveling and spending time together. |
HISTORY
Bishop Duane Greene founded and lead "Fellowship in the Spirit" from 1998 to 2002. The spirit of the Lord lead him to step out and start “The Church Teaching Center” in 2002 with approximately 15 members. Through the teaching of the word and the developing of leaders, his ministry continued to grow and the current space was no longer adequate. After outgrowing the location, in 2004 the ministry embarked on one of its most exciting journeys. God began to stretch the faith of Bishop Greene to go forth with expansion. Through prayer and a prophetic word, Bishop was given a mandate to seek out a new location that would accommodate the growth of the ministry. As a result, The Church Teaching Center moved to 7201 Parklane Road where God saw fit to bless the ministry through the heart of a man, who paid The Church’s rent for an entire year.
While at the new location, God continued to do amazing things. In 2011, God did exceedingly, abundantly above all we could ever ask or think. He showed Bishop Greene and the ministry FAVOR with a seller, bank and man, and made it possible for The Church Teaching Center to purchase its own building located at 141 Fore Avenue, Columbia SC 29229. It is here where we continue to love God’s people, save souls, equip saints and send out disciples.
While at the new location, God continued to do amazing things. In 2011, God did exceedingly, abundantly above all we could ever ask or think. He showed Bishop Greene and the ministry FAVOR with a seller, bank and man, and made it possible for The Church Teaching Center to purchase its own building located at 141 Fore Avenue, Columbia SC 29229. It is here where we continue to love God’s people, save souls, equip saints and send out disciples.
MISSION
The mission of the Church Teaching Center is to share the good news of Jesus Christ with people and lead them to Christ.
VISION
The Church Teaching Center is here to evangelize, encourage, equipping, and empower people to lead and make an impact in every area of life.
- We see a church passionate for God, passionate for souls and passionate for His purpose in the earth.
- We see our ministry raising up leaders that will experience and display Jesus and intentionally Love others.
- We see our ministry impacting every generation across the world by encouraging, equipping and empowering.
- We see our ministry equipping and empowering people to develop their gifts and using them to bless others.
Worship With Us!
Teaching Center Sunday 11:30-12:15 noon Sunday Service 12:15 noon Wednesday Bible Study 7pm-8pm |