About Us

Vision—To be a nurturing, Spirit-filled church that transforms lives through outreach, discipleship, and the equipping power of God’s Word.

TWC HISTORY

In November 1982, Elder Wilmure Burden, Mother Rosa Burden, and seven dedicated believers stepped out in faith to establish a ministry founded on the preaching of the Gospel and the power of God. Originally known as True Way Evangelistic Mission Church of God in Christ, the congregation began its journey in a humble two-bedroom house located at 4800 Alicia Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which had been converted into a place of worship. Though modest in size, that little house became a place where lives were transformed. It became known as a house of prayer, miracles, deliverance, and the tangible presence of God. 

Under the faithful leadership of Elder Wilmure Burden, the ministry continued to flourish. As the congregation expanded, God opened the door for the church to acquire 5.5 acres of land at its present location, 1735 Mount Pleasant Road in Chesapeake, Virginia. This move marked not only the growth of the ministry but also God's continued faithfulness in fulfilling the vision He had given.

Today, True Way stands as a testament to the faith, sacrifice, and obedience of its founders. We honor the vision established by Elder Wilmure Burden, Mother Rosa Burden, and the pioneering members who believed God for what they could not yet see. As we celebrate our rich heritage, we remain committed to carrying that vision forward—proclaiming the Gospel, serving our community, and advancing the Kingdom of God for generations to come.

Our LEADERS

Bishop Hagins K. Conyers II‍ ‍

Bishop Hagins K. Conyers II has been committed to serving God from an early age. His lifelong dedication to worship, leadership, and service has shaped a ministry focused on advancing the Kingdom of God with excellence and integrity. Educated in the Virginia Beach City Public School system, he is a graduate of Landstown High School and has served in a variety of leadership roles throughout the church, including Minister of Music, Adjutant General, Overseer of Protocol and Ecclesiastical Affairs, and trusted episcopal advisor to pastors and ministry leaders.

Licensed to preach in 2009 and ordained an elder in 2015, Bishop Conyers answered the call to serve as Senior Pastor of True Way Church in 2020. He is the founder and president of the Kingdom Mind Builders Association, an organization dedicated to equipping believers for purposeful and principled Kingdom living. He also serves as the founder and chairman of the board of Lighted Path Group, a 501(c) (3).  Bishop Conyers holds a Master of Divinity and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Virginia Union University. After faithfully serving as Adjutant-General to Archbishop Ezekiel Williams, he was consecrated to the sacred office of Bishop on November 16, 2024. Above all, he is a devoted husband to Sheronda and remains steadfast in his pursuit of hearing God say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Lady Sheronda Conyers

Lady Sheronda Conyers is a dedicated educator, advocate, and leader with a deep passion for empowering others through education and service. Educated in the Virginia Beach Public School system, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Pre-K Education from Norfolk State University in 2013 and a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Mathematics from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2023. She has faithfully served as an educator with Norfolk Public Schools since 2013, where she continues to make a meaningful impact in urban education.

Beyond the classroom, Lady Sheronda is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and women’s empowerment, committed to uplifting individuals and families through compassion, education, and faith. She is a loving and devoted wife and brings a heart for service to every space she enters, striving to inspire growth, healing, and excellence in the communities she serves.

Book The Bishop

  • We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God and the final authority for faith and life.

    We believe in one God, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, whose name is Jesus. Humanity was created in the image of God, but through sin, that image was marred, creating separation between God and man.

    We believe salvation and forgiveness are available only through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, who was born of the Virgin Mary, conceived by the Holy Spirit, fully God and fully man, and whose literal, physical resurrection secures our right standing with God.

    We believe in the literal return of Jesus Christ to judge the living and the dead. Eternal life is the free gift of God, received by grace alone through faith alone, and is the possession of the believer.

    We believe the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is a local, autonomous body of believers called to advance God’s Kingdom.