The Bishop’s Biography.

Born and raised in the once known steel belt city of Buffalo, New York. Bishop epitomized personal achievement and civil accomplishments by completing his theological and business administration studies at Oakwood in Huntsville, Alabama and Southwestern Union College in Killeen, Texas. He has maintained a home in the Atlanta area since 1989.

When he is not addressing countless audiences from schools to churches and theaters, he is sharing and inspiring people from all walks of life. Having enjoyed all the benefits of a moderate lifestyle living and sharing the limelight managing thel egendary Rock-n Roll star,” Little Richard”, Bishop’s life took the ultimate turn from glamorous to homelessness in Wilson, North Carolina. There was never a time that he expected to live from place to place or even in a cardboard box or a rat-infested shack called “HOME.”

Clearly, he had not envisioned his life spiraling into such a dark era. Not only is Bishop a pastor; but also, a father, a grand-dad, building contractor, an author, a musician, an artist, preacher and motivational speaker . Bishop Andre’ A. R. Willis is affectionately known by his family, congregation and community a Bishop Dr. Dre’.

He has authored several books, his first being an autobiography entitled “Been There, Done Dat…Got the T-Shirt”. This book will fill you with both tears & laughter as you follow along his journey. He is also the creator of the stage play based on his book. It too is electrifying and heartfelt; offering a true roadmap to how one can succeed and what tools are needed to overcome challenges and obstacles we face within our everyday life.

Bishop founded and is the Bishop and Senior Pastor at New Start Ministries, based in Avondale Estates, Georgia outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He continues to serve his community as he did for his country. Currently married to Burlinda Denise Hardnett of Atlanta, Georgia and they share in ministry from time to time on many different levels. He is steadfast in his humanity beliefs in that more Veterans especially Seniors deserve the support of the country and community. As the CEO and Founder of The City of Life Foundation, he saw the call to action in his vision and the awareness of many social needs affecting every human being.

Bishop is also known to many as the “The Biking Bishop”. He has ridden his 10/12 speed bike for over 7,000 miles cumulatively, twice to the White House and in 2006 and on October 7, 2009 (his 57th birthday) was on the Oprah Winfrey Studio in Chicago having completed then 2500 miles. The last two bike campaigns were on behalf of humanity and the many social issues we face as a country. Now, that he falls into this group of elite seniors his desire is to bring not only awareness, but education, financial assistance, support and more aiding to their continual life span right on through one’s golden years.

He’s host of the following shows, Your Voice Matters, The Biking Bishop 2Day Show, 2Day with Bishop Dr. Dre’. all of which will restart airing and begin airing new on his finali’ bike humanitarian campaign bike tour.

Bishop has directed his passion to making a difference in the lives of others. He has demonstrated how it is done not just three times, but now for a fourth time by adding an additional 4,800 miles, in his campaign themed “For the Least of These” Humanitarian Campaign 2024, 500 CITIES, 5 COUNTRIES, 7 CONTINENTS AND BILLIONS OF PEOPLE WATCHING…along with his staff and crew of 36 members traveing some 8-9 months.

On Saturday, June 6, 2024, Bishop Andre’ A. R. Willis was confirmed his Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanitees from Main Seed University, Atlanta, Georgia and was the keynote commencement speaker for the first class of 2024. The aftermath of this himanitary campaign and first goal is to erect the Vision of the Foundation out of the ground in Georgia that will be truly welcomed by all, The ARc; (The Atlanta Resource Center) a Redevelopment, Research, Educational, Media & Family Entertainment Center and Theme Park,. It’s theme simply says this, Let’s make the lives of individuals and families better.