100 Most Influential Black Christian History-Makers

Eric Mason “One of the reasons why revival tarries is because Christians won’t repent…No one wants to talk about sin.”

Dr. Eric Mason is the founder and pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, PA. He and his wife, Yvette, have three sons: Immanuel, Nehemiah, and Ephraim, as well as one daughter, Amalyah. After more than two decades of gospel ministry, Dr. Mason has become known for his unquenchable passion to see the glory of Jesus Christ robustly and relevantly engaged in broken cities with the comprehensive Gospel. Urban ministry is the heartbeat of his ministry and calling.

He is the founder and president of Thriving, an urban resource organization committed to developing leaders for ministry in the urban context, and is the author of three books: Manhood Restored, Beat God to the Punch, and Unleashed.

Dr. Mason has been graced by God to preach and teach at churches and conferences in the United States and overseas. He is the recipient of multiple earned degrees, including a BS in Psychology from Bowie State University, a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctoral degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Mason has served as an adjunct professor at the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, TX, and Biblical 177