Pastor Tradanius Beard is a native of Memphis, TN. Pastor Beard has been married to Dr. Darlisha Beard for 16 years. They have two daughters, Madison Grace and Kelsey Faith Beard. Pastor Beard obeyed the gospel at the age of 11 years old while visiting his grandmother for the summer in Ruleville, MS under the leadership of Dr. Billy C. Moore. The late great Dr. Nokomis Yeldell Sr. trained and developed him into a gospel preacher.

Pastor Beard has been preaching the gospel for 24 years. He is the Senior Minister of the Northwest Church of Christ, a work he planted in Southaven, MS, for over 16 years. Pastor Beard holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Alcohol and Drug services from the University of Memphis and a Masters of Christians Studies with an emphasis in pastoral ministry from Grand Canyon University. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. Pastor Beard’s motto for living is “When you can’t understand the WHY’S of life, trust the WHO that controls it”.