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Fryar resides in the Jobstown section of Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. His son, Londen Fryar, played cornerback for the New York Giants after a collegiate career at Western Michigan University.
In 2003, Fryar founded New Jerusalem House of God and serves as their pastor. They held their first service on Sunday, June 8, 2003 at The Burlington County Institute of Technology in Westampton, NJ where they held services for 1 year. From there, they moved to Joey's Catering in Burlington, NJ and held services there for 2 years. In April of 2006, under the leadership of Pastor Fryar, New Jerusalem House of God acquired and moved into their own building located at 400 Washington Street in Mt. Holly, NJ where they continue to worship and serve the surrounding community.
On Saturday, June 9, 2012, Pastor Fryar graduated from The North Carolina College of Theology in Wilmington, NC with a doctorate of Philosophy in Theology. In September of 2012, Dr. Fryar will begin his tenure as the Professor of Philosopy and Sports Management at Union County College in Cranford, NJ. In addition, in September 2012, New Jerusalem House of God will establish themselves as The Burlington County College of Theology and will offer a course of theological and biblical studies. Graduates of the school will be able to obtain Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees. The school will be accredited through The North Carolina College of Theology and Dr. Fryar will serve as the President.
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