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Biography Of Bishop Charles E. Brown, I |
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Bishop Charles E. Brown desires no accolades for himself even though many have referred to him as one of |
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the greatest preachers and teachers of his day. He is recognized throughout the Body of Christ for his charismatic |
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personality and genuine insight that has been a blessing to the Body of Christ. |
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Bishop Brown is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana . He entered the ministry at the tender age of four. He has |
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consistently preached for the last four decades. He has birthed many sons in the gospel who now pastor thriving |
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ministries. |
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| 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. |
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He has serves in innumerable capacities; |
| Pastor, Full Gospel Church of God in Christ, New Orleans, 1979; Pastor, Full Gospel Ministries - Northshore, |
| Slidell, Louisiana, 1995; First Administrative Assistant, Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction of Louisiana, |
| Church of God in Christ; Board of Directors Member, Fellowship of Inner-City Word of Faith Ministry |
| (FICWFM), Dr. Frederick Price, Founder; Deputy Chief of Staff for the Presiding Bishop's Office, Chairman of |
| Certification and Credentials Commission of Church of God in Christ, International; Chaplain of the New Orleans Police |
| Department (Office of Supt. Edwin P. Compass III) and Spiritual Consultant to Mayor Ray Nagin. Also, Bishop Brown was |
| named in International Who's Who of Professionals, 1999. He also serves as a Board Member of Save Africa's Children |
| headed by Bishop Charles E. Blake. |
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| 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. |
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| Because of his leadership, Full Gospel Church of God in Christ was named as one of seventeen most excellent |
| congregations in America in a book written by University of North Carolina Pastoral Division. |
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| 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). |
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| Bishop Brown's lovely wife, Connie, whom we affectionately calls "Lady C" who works alongside him in ministry |
| as well as their children, Charles II, his wife Marcia, Dawn, Chad, and Tiffany, her husband Matthew Ratleff. All |
| serve vital roles in the music and fine arts ministry. He presently has three grandsons, Donté Brown, Charles |
| Brown, III & Matthew Ratliff, Jr., and five granddaughters, Parris, Asia, Christina, Destiny and Rayjon. |
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| Favorites: |
| Biblical Personalities: (besides Jesus): Joshua (Old Testament) & Peter (New Testament). |
| Books: The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren; One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard & Spencer Johnson |
| Room of the House: The Family Room |
| Childhood Heroes: (beside his parents): Martin L. King, Jr., Bishop F. D. Washington |
| Food: Soul Food; Cajun Cuisine |
| Family Traditions: Sunday Afternoon Dinner, Summer Vacations |
| Movies: The Godfather |
| Hobbies: Video & DVD Collections |
| On Ministry: The part of the ministry dearest to his heart is the local church. He believes in equipping, spirit, |
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soul empowering and releasing the church to reach the community. He presents a gospel ministry for the whole |
| man, and body. |
| Greatest Passion: Live a life of peace, joy and righteousness, and help others develop themselves in ministry. |
| Gauge of Success: Family Stability, Financial Freedom, Church Growth and Anointing. |
| Mentors: His father- the late Supt. Jerry Brown, his uncle, Bishop Lindell Brown, Bishop G. E. Patterson, |
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Bishop Charles E. Blake and Dr. Fred Price. |
| Outlook on the Future: "Promising" |
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Life Motto: "If you are faithful to God, God will be faithful to you." |
