Born in Washington, D. C., I grew up in the Barry Farms community in S.E. Washington, D. C. where I attended public schools. A native Washingtonian, I attended Birney Elementary, Douglas Jr. High, Anacostia High and graduated from Calvin Coolidge in '58.

I attended Howard University and graduated with Honors ( Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Dean's Honor Roll, Honor's Program Graduate, Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociology Honor Society, and Who's Who) with an undergraduate degree in Sociology. I earned a Master of City Planning degree with Honors, a Master of Divinity Degree with Honors in 1989 and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Howard University in 1995.  My dissertation was entitled "Church Missions at a Catalyst for the Transmission of Technology For Sustainable Community and Economic Growth in Developing Countries ."  That dissertation is a living reality in the country of Haiti today and can be seen on the MOM link and on www.haitipoverty.com. 

I am a skilled lecturer and public speaker on contemporary issues, especially in the area of health education (STD'S/AIDS) and Human Sexuality. I have traveled internationally and nationally speaking to adults and youth on the subject of sexuality and risky behavior. The Institute of Urban Living, Inc. a former United Black Fund Agency and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was founded in 1985 to address these issues.

I was consecrated as the presiding prelate (bishop) of  the churches The Full Gospel Church of the Lord's Missions International Inc. in the United States, Haiti and Uganda, East Africa on July 8, 2001 in Anse-a-veau, Haiti.  Much-needed relief  to our  44 Haitian missions  and 33 primary schools is provided through our mission outreach, the Mercy Outreach Ministry International, Inc., (MOM) a 501(c)3 Federal Tax-exempt (nonprofit) organization.   I serve as the Executive Director of this ministry.

My business activities have been organized under Fisher Associates, a conglomerate of activities that have included  consulting, public speaking, managing a theological bookstore at a seminary, commercial embroidery, digitizing, arts and crafts to music production! Fisher Associates is a certified, minority business enterprise in the state of Maryland.

I am a member of  the Board of Directors of the Woodmore Community in Mitchellville, Maryland, and presently serve as Vice President.

My hobbies are varied. I am a pianist and I play electronic keyboards. I studied the violin with my kids when they were in the summer music program with the D.C. Youth Orchestra in the ‘70's!. However, I found that I did not have a propensity for the instrument.

 I am a commercial embroiderer and digitizer for the trade, a graphics designer, a fashion designer of ethnic clothing and accessories, a seamstress, a maker of natural soaps and cosmetics, perfumes, a clock maker, and a host of other arts and crafts activities. 

Recently, I have started an antique bottle collection. I rummage around old shops and flea markets in the Shenandoah Valley looking for pre-1900 and early 1900 bottles!  I fell in love with collecting antique cast-iron cookware and am now restoring skillets, dutch ovens, etc!  And, finally I engaged in a goldsmith course and learned how to work with metals.  Now, I add handcrafted jewelry to my gift selections. About 98% of the materials used are recycled!

I successfully completed a web-design course at The Computer Trainer, a certified Microsoft Solutions facility. So, I am able to manage and design my site, thanks to the patience and skill of Andre Fraser of #1 Technologies who initially introduced me to Frontpage and created the initial site. Without his help and that of Diallo Watts, I would still be dependent upon others to maintain the site.

Be sure to visit my unique and unusual gift boutique.  You will be able to see many of my handcrafted items and will be able to purchase some of them on-line!

The Lord Jesus is the center of my life. As a spirit-filled Christian, I live by faith and endeavor to walk in the foot steps of my Savior. I give God the praise and glory for all that I have accomplished in my life. I am sustained by his grace and mercy and His boundless love for me. 

About Rev. Dr. Edw. G. Fisher, M.D.