Terence Craig Priester Jr. (July 7, 1987) is an American pastor, businessman, and politician. Priester is an Associate Supervisor of the Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District. He is the founder of the non-denominational Embracing Word Church based in Durham, North Carolina. Priester serves as leadership of the International Light Fellowship of Churches, the Carolina Diocese of the United Covenant Churches of Christ, and the African American Caucus of the North Carolina Democratic Party. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Born July 7, 1987 (age 33)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater Shaw University University of Phoenix
Occupation Pastor, Politician
Years active 2017–present
Spouse(s) S. Kierra Priester
Websites embracingword.org
terencepriester.com