Full Gospel Cathedral Church Of God In Christ
Corporate Office: 14405 Walters Rd Suite 468 Houston, TX 77014 Phone : (832)249-7272 Fax : (832)249-7287
Bishop Charles E. Brown, I
 
Bishop Charles E. Brown desires no accolades for himself even though many have referred to him as one of the greatest
preachers and teachers of his day. He is recognized throughout the Body of Christ for his charismatic personality and genuine
insight that has been a blessing to the Body of Christ.
Bishop Brown is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana . He entered the ministry at the tender age of four. He has consistently preached
for the last four decades. He has birthed many sons in the gospel who now pastor thriving ministries.
He is the founding Pastor of Full Gospel Cathedral Church of God in Christ of New Orleans, Louisiana, now two locations: Full
Gospel South - New Orleans, Louisiana, and Full Gospel West - Houston, Texas. This church was named one of the 18 most excellent
Protestant Churches in America in the book, Excellent Protestant Congregations by Paul Wilkes and the University of North Carolina;
Paulist Press, copy right 2001.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1975; Master of Divinity Degree, New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary, 1979; Honorary Degree, Crenshaw Christian School of Ministry, Los Angeles, California, 1988; and
enrolled in a Doctor of Ministry Program, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1987. Bishop Brown also had a wealth of secular
experience prior to God calling him to full time ministry in 1982.
 
From 1973 to 1982, he held such positions as......
  • Credit Analyst/Accounts Receivable Auditor for First National Bank of Commerce, New Orleans.
  • Assistant Branch Manager and Banking Officer of the Bank of New Orleans.
  • Director of Small Entrepreneur Enterprise Center for the City of New Orleans Mayor's Office.
  • First African-American Chaplain for the Orleans Parish Prison System.
  • Spiritual Advisor for two New Orleans Mayors: Sidney Bartholomew and Marc Morial.
  • Chairman of All Congregation Together (ACT) - Gulf South.
As a religious leader, he has served or presently serves in the following capacities:
  • Director; Youth Church, UNAC/AIM 1980-1997.
  • Executive Board Member; General Assembly of the Church of God in Christ, 1984 to present.
  • Board Member; Fellowship of Inner City Word of Faith Ministries, Dr. F. K. C. Price, Founder. (1990-Present).
  • President/Founder; Church Growth Fellowship Conference USA - 1985.
  • Acting Chairman; General Assembly, Spring 1997.
  • Chairman; Credentials and Certification Commission, COGIC, 1996 - Present.
  • President/Founder; Boys to Men: Timothy Ministry Mentoring Program.
  • Auxiliary Bishop; Church of God in Christ.
  • Coordinator National Leadership Conference, COGIC.
  • Assistant Bishop; Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction of Louisiana (Bishop Lindell B. Brown).
  • Vice Chairman; Communities United and Empowered (C.U.E., Dr. Gregg Thomas).
  • Secretary; ( C.O.F.F.E.E.) Community Of Faith For Economic Empowerment (Congressman William Jefferson).
  • Board Member; Save Africa's Children (Bishop Charles E. Blake).
  • Chaplain; New Orleans Police Department, Chief of Police.
  • Spiritual Advisor to New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin.
Bishop Brown has preached to thousands at conferences and conventions, and led numerous seminars and leadership trainings. He has
organized youth explosions across the country and many young people have been saved, delivered, filled with the Holy Spirit as well as
received the calling of God for their lives in these meetings. Also, Bishop Brown was named in International Who's Who of
Professionals, 1999.
 
Bishop Brown has several tape series that are in demand, "The Abundant Life", "Where Is the Cloud", "God's Gifted Church", "This
is My Jubilee", and more. His books include "Can We All Just Get Along", "The Work of the Ministry", and "The Leader's
Handbook" (job descriptions for over 70 ministries).
Bishop Brown has several tape series that are in demand, "The Abundant Life", "Where Is the Cloud", "God's
Gifted Church", "This is My Jubilee", and more. His books include "Can We All Just Get Along", "The Work of
the Ministry", and "The Leader's Handbook" (job descriptions for over 70 ministries).
Bishop Brown's lovely wife, Connie, affectionately called Lady C, works along side him in ministry and they share four adult children
and nine grandchildren.
Life Motto: "If you are faithful to God, God will be faithful to you."