ASTUTE, POWERFUL, PROLIFIC, DOMINANT are just a few words the world uses to describe Amere May Sr. However, the words he most values are husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

 

Bishop May is a true end-time preacher and a highly sought-after prophet of God, sent to regions and nations to bring a paradigm shift in the spirit and minds of God’s people. His charismatic style and commanding presence have captivated many audiences, and his life experiences have uniquely shaped his ministry of reconciliation. He has been commissioned globally to serve the Body of Christ. 

 

Amere J. May Sr. was born the eldest son of Walter Simpson and Christine Cunningham-Simpson. Taller and more athletic than most, Amere developed a love for basketball early in life. Growing up in South Haven, MI, his passion for the sport earned him national recognition as one of the top high school basketball players in the country. After high school, he accepted athletic scholarships to Central Michigan University and Shaw University, where he continued to pursue his love of the game.

 

In 1997, Amere participated in the NBA draft and later played professional basketball overseas in Israel and Argentina. It was during this season of his life that he realized God had a higher calling for him—one that would impact an entire nation. Upon returning home, he acknowledged and accepted his call to ministry under the mentorship of his grandfather, the late Bishop Fred L. Cunningham.

 

During this time, he also married his childhood sweetheart, Kenya L. May of Chicago, Illinois. In September 2025, they will celebrate 30 years of marriage. Bishop May is a proud father and grandfather.

 

Amere and Kenya birthed the Abundant Faith Worship Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan! After seeking the Lord Bishop May and several families moved to Charlotte, NC and birthed Abundant Faith Worship Center, Charlotte! 

 

In November 2022, during the Church of God in Christ International Holy Convocation in Memphis, Tennessee, Bishop John Drew Sheard, the Chief Apostle and Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, along with the General Board, recognized the life, character, and ministry of Bishop May. He was consecrated as the Jurisdictional Prelate of the U.A.E. Dubai Jurisdictional COGIC.

 

Bishop May is also committed to serving his community through the “S.O.U.L. Trained” initiative, a nonprofit organization that provides support for individuals experiencing turbulent transitions. The program seeks to empower individuals and guide them toward stability and happiness while making positive, lasting changes in their lives.

 

Bishop May’s integrity and authentic gifting have drawn many great men and women of God to seek his guidance across the nation. His ministry has been featured on several Christian TV networks, including T.C.T., The Word Network, and Detroit’s Impact Network. He is also a published author, with works such as Overcoming Frustration, Forgive Your Fathers, and his most recent book, Courtside Conversations, which have inspired and blessed many readers across the country.

 

Bishop May has a distinct ability to transcend tradition in his delivery of the gospel, reaching a diverse audience. Wherever God leads him, he is determined to serve the Kingdom with humility, passion, and power.

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CHOICE BLESSINGS!!