About Bishop Chester

Bishop Larry Chester is a Spirit filled man of God who speaks into God’s people with integrity and excellence. Bishop has a heart for unconditional outreach and missions and a strong desire for the Body of Christ to go out into the local and world community to bring the lost to Christ.

Bishop Chester is a native of Inverness, Florida. He received his Associates Degree in Theology from Jacksonville Theological Seminary and went on further to receive his Bachelors of Ministry from Chesapeake Bible College and Seminary and a Doctorate of Divinity degree from Jacksonville Theological Seminary in 2006.

In 2002, God moved on Bishop’s heart to relocate to Orlando, Florida to expand his ministry and establish Citadel of Life Cathedral.

COLC is a ministry that instructs men and women to become productive and effective leaders in our communities. Bishop believes as a body, we are called to be a training center that will raise generals and mighty disciples for God’s Kingdom. Implementing a foundation of prayer to every aspect of ministry, he believes that this instrument will propel us into the purpose and plans God has for us.

Bishop Larry Chester and First Lady Toni Chester have been married for over 30 years and are the proud parents of three lovely daughters (Tammy, Nikitra, and Amanda) two son-in-laws (John and Andre), and six grandchildren.

Bishop Chester is a former contractor and business owner and believes in hard work and dedication. He has a pressed forward mind of Christ and is moving in a new direction of non-traditionalism and building a solid foundation for the body of Christ to stand on as we move to the next level in Christ in faith and full belief in the power of the Holy Spirit in us..