Dr. Clarence Merchant II Phd, Thd

Dr. Clarence Merchant II is a Christian theologian, pastoral counselor, educator, life coach, and faith-based behavioral health leader with extensive experience in ministry, Christian counseling, leadership development, and community outreach. He is the founder and senior pastor of True Life Church Apostolic Church in Old Town Maine. The visionary behind True Life Network, a national faith-based network focused on virtual pastoral counseling, pastoral care, Christian education, wellness coaching, and holistic support services.

Dr. Merchant holds a PhD in Christian Social Service Administration, a PhD in Theology & Bibical Studies, and advanced training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), counseling methodologies, behavioral intervention, trauma-informed support, pastoral care, leadership, and faith-based life coaching. His multidisciplinary background allows him to bridge biblical theology, behavioral science, emotional wellness, and practical life application into one compassionate ministry-centered approach.

He has worked extensively in pastoral ministry, Christian leadership, social services, behavioral support systems, healthcare-related outreach, case management development, and faith-based counseling initiatives. His work emphasizes restoring individuals spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and socially through biblical truth, mentorship, structured support, and compassionate guidance.

Dr. Merchant is also the founder of True Life Radio, a global online gospel radio network broadcasting Christian programming 24 hours a day. In addition to ministry leadership, he has been involved in developing educational programs, faith-based wellness initiatives, virtual clergy care models, and Christian life development courses.

As an author, speaker, educator, and ministry leader, Dr. Merchant is passionate about equipping people to grow in faith, leadership, emotional resilience, purpose, and personal transformation while building scalable Christ-centered programs that impact communities nationwide.