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Meet the Founder

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Cortez J. Wash is the founder of Tents of Jehoshaphat. In 1996, Cortez accepted Yeshua/Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He loves Yeshua/Jesus; therefore, he continuously communes with Him daily; thus, strengthening his relationship. As he walks with Yeshua/Jesus, he listens to The Holy Spirit and allows The Holy Spirit to ​guide him. His obedience to Yeshua/Jesus has created harmony in his marriage of 24 year​s to his college sweetheart Crystal K. Wash. They have one child.


 In 2006, Cortez received his minister license. He has overseen the Men’s department, Sunday School Department, and Sunday Morning Intercession. In 2008, he was appointed Chief Adjutant of The Rehoboth Jurisdiction of Pilgrim Assembly of Illinois. Cortez attended DePaul University, where he received his undergraduate degree in English, Philosophy, and History and his graduate degrees in T&L (Teaching and Learning) and Curriculum Studies. Cortez is also an author. His book, From The Father to His sons: Conversations on Fatherhood and Husbandhood (Published by Christian Faith Publishing), will be released early November  of 2022.


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