There are preachers and then, there's Bobby Hilton. One who teaches while preaching, this Cincinnati-based pastor is capturing the nation's attention. Bishop Hilton has been featured on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and on local, regional, and national television and radio shows. His television broadcast, Taking the Word to the World, is viewed by people of all cultures and religious backgrounds over The Word Network Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. EST. Bishop Hilton also hosts the Taking the Word to the World radio broadcast Sunday mornings at 7:30 a.m. EST in Cincinnati on 1230 AM or 1230thebuzz.com, as well as the Bishop Bobby Hilton Radio Show Sunday afternoons from 3:00 5:00 p.m. on 1230 AM or 1230thebuzz.com.
Dr. Mark J. Chironna has described the Bishop as "a voice to our generation [who] has provided us a pattern, a process, and an opportunity to commit to eternal values and see incredible results."
Preaching the gospel for over twenty three years, Bishop Bobby Hilton, Ph.D. is senior pastor of Word of Deliverance Ministries for the World, Inc. He is also CEO of Bishop Bobby Hilton Ministries, Inc. and Strengthening, Overcoming, Achieving, Restoring (S.O.A.R.) Development Corporation, and a chaplain with the Hamilton County Police Association. The bishop is dedicated to Taking the Word of God to the World through community outreach and evangelism, television, radio, books, audio and video recordings, conferences, and the Internet.
In April 2006, the Word Family Life Center opened. The facility includes: a 1500-seat Auditorium, medical response office, weight room, aerobics room, NBA-quality court, computer technology center, classrooms, and a full commercial kitchen. Future plans are to construct a 5,000-seat, state-of-the-art worship center. The facilities are designed to meet the congregation's spiritual needs as well as provide human service programs and economic solutions that facilitate the restoration and healing of individuals, families, and communities.
Bishop Hilton's latest book, Destined for Glory: Fulfilling God's Purpose & Plan For Your Life garnered high marks. Teresa Hairston, President/CEO of Gospel Today wrote, "Throughout the text, Hilton clearly unfolds the reasons we can and should achieve our God-given destiny, encouraging as he empowers. She concluded, "This well-written book is an easy read. It is inspiring and scripturally sound."
Bishop Hiltons first release, The Blessing of Commitment: Releasing Wealth & Riches Into Your Life received praises from leaders across the nation. In this book, according to Dr. Myles Munroe, "Bishop Hilton has effectively isolated the time-tested principles that guarantee success in life and will equip the reader with the tools to experience God's best in life." Dr. Creflo A. Dollar Jr. has called this work "a powerful presentation of the awesome things God is willing to do for His children. The book provides sound, biblical doctrine as it relates to our covenant with God and the awesome benefits found in our inheritance package."
Bishop Hilton wrote and sang the title cut of Evangelist Dorothy Norwood and The Mississippi Mass Choirs recent release, No Request.
He and his wife, Dr. Valda Hilton, have been married for twenty-nine years and have two adult children.
A Prayer to Help You Comfort Others - Your Daily Prayer - April 25
Have you ever wondered if there is any purpose in your suffering? We certainly don’t go looking for suffering—it comes to us because life is a journey through difficulties and triumphs. Sufferings are a reminder of what Jesus Christ went through and it is a way for us to encourage others.