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Reaching The Lost At Any Cost And Equipping the Saints to Impact The World
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On December 16, 1976 when Lorenzo Carter was called into the ministry, he answered God’s called with sincerity and conviction. Presently, he is the devoted pastor of the Center Ridge Baptist Church where he has faithfully served since 1980. C.R.B.C. currently has two locations in Shubuta and Collinsville MS. Dr. Carter is also the executive director The New Beginnings Fellowship Center Inc. which was established in 1999 as a facility dedicated to the empowering of the family through education, economics, and recreational activities. He is also the founder of The Good News Gospel Today Ministries Broadcast; ministering to and reaching the masses of East MS and West AL in over 40 cities. Dr. Carter’s anointing is enhanced by his desire to be well equipped and educated to do the work of the kingdom. He has been blessed to obtain several degrees including a B.A., B.S., Masters of Education, and Th.D. He also serves as dean and instructor for the Shubuta branch of New Foundation Theological Seminary; an accredited seminary offering Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in various programs of study founded by Dr. Robert West Sr. Secularly, Dr. Carter is a licensed clinical mental health therapist, assisting individuals of all ages with heartfelt compassion and exceptional professionalism. Aside from being a dedicated pastor, Dr. Carter is also a staunch family man. He is married to Dr. Cathy Ann McGrew Carter. From this union, they have three daughters: Carvan Carter Breaizel (Albert Breaizel), Candace Carter (deceased), and Cassie Carter. They are the proud grandparents of one granddaughter, Carmen Breaizel. |
The hand of God was upon Cathy Ann McGrew Carter at a young age. In 1974, at 15 years old, she knew God was calling her to the ministry. In 1995, she preached her first sermon and has been touching lives with her anointed, heartfelt messages ever since. Presently, she is the dedicated Co-Pastor of the Center Ridge Baptist Church which has locations in Shubuta and Collinsville, MS. She works diligently in several areas of the ministry alongside her husband, Dr. Lorenzo Carter. She also serves as president of the Women of Excellence, an organization of ladies of all ages that serves in the ministry and beyond in a variety of positive ways. She is also an instructor for the Shubuta branch of New Foundation Theological Seminary, an accredited seminary that offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in various programs of study founded by Dr. Robert West Sr. Dr. Cathy Carter’s gifts are complimented by her thirst for knowledge and education. She received an Honorary Doctorate for her service to the ministry and community from Triune Theological Seminary. She later went on to obtain an earned doctoral degree in Christian Counseling from New Foundation Theological Seminary. Aside from ministry, Dr. Cathy Carter is a family oriented person. She is married to Dr. Lorenzo Carter. From this union they have three daughters: Carvan Carter Breaizel (Albert Breaizel), Candace Carter (deceased), and Cassie Carter. They are the proud grandparents of one granddaughter, Carmen Breaizel. |
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DR.
LORENZO CARTER - PASTOR
DR.
CATHY CARTER - CO PASTOR
