Otis J. Petteway, III was born in Freeport, Texas to Deacon Otis Petteway, Jr. and Velda Petteway. Otis accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of twelve. At the age of thirteen he began playing the piano and the organ. 

Otis is a product of the Van Vleck Independent School District and, in August, will be attending the College of Biblical Studies, pursuing a degree in Christian Leadership. 

Otis accepted his call into the ministry at the age of 23. He was licensed to preach the Gospel on February 8, 2009. Among his many gifts and talents, none are more meaningful to him than teaching and preaching the Word of God.

Rev. Petteway has been blessed to preach and lecture at numerous conferences and churches across the state of Texas. He presently serves as the Associate Pastor of the Genesis Church and Campus Pastor of Genesis Lake Jackson, under the leadership of Dr Michael P. Williams, where he is a faithful and active member.

Otis' mission is to empower, educate, equip and edify the community, the body of Christ, and the world through the incomparable, and infallible Word of God.

He has one daughter, Taylor Nicole Petteway.