My name is Lawrence C. Coleman, Jr. I was raised by my parents Lawrence and Ada Coleman in North Nashville.
I graduated from Hillwood High School, Nashville, TN and went into the Army where I retired after 24 years of service. While in the service I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Park University, Parkville, MO. After retirement from the Army I continued my education by obtaining a Master of Science Degree in Public Administration from Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN. I also obtained a Certificate of Completion in Paralegal Studies from Kaplan University, Nashville, TN.
I am married to Fannie Wade Coleman my wonderful wife of three years whom I love very much. We have five children three Daughters, two Sons and six Grandchildren.
I answered my call to preach in 2010 and was Licensed in the United Methodist Church to Preach the Word of God in 2014. I was previously assigned as the Pastor to Bigbee Chapel UMC and Payne Chapel UMC. These churches are in the Cumberland River District of the Tennessee Conference under the Leadership of District Superintendent Scott Aldridge.
I am a Man of God and enjoy being a Servant to the Lord.