THE CRUCIFIED MESSAGE

The Crucified Message is hosted by Dr. Tony B. Young Jr., Ph.D., Executive Pastor at Christ Gospel Church of St. Petersburg Florida. Dr. Young is an Ordained Elder, Certified Counselor, Accomplished Musician and Author. He serves as the Assistant to Bishop Preston DH Leonard, International Bishop and Senior Pastor of Christ Gospel Church of St. Petersburg.

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His book, The Anatomy of True Worship, has been distributed throughout the United States and Internationally. Dr. Young has preached and shared the gospel of Jesus Christ both domestically and internationally. He is a conference facilitator, Bible teacher, Christian family counselor and Host of radio program, The Crucified Message. His hobbies include reading, writing, performing

music, traveling and spending quality time with his wife, his “Queen”. He and his lovely wife Kathi have five children.

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Dr. Young has earned numerous degrees including a Bachelors in Sociology (University of South FL), Masters in Theology and Ph.D. in Counseling (International Seminary).   He has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity (Beacon College & Seminary, Jacksonville FL).  He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and is a Certified Leadership Coach (Light University/AACC).