GENERAL SECRETARY CAMPAIGN

For a leader with a proven track record of service, leadership,
and dedication to the community,
VOTE FOR

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph

Church of God in Christ, Inc.
General Secretary Candidate

Licensed as a minister at the age of 11, formally ordained by
Presiding Bishop J.O. Patterson, Sr., at the age of 16, excelling
in public speaking and discourse after overcoming a stuttering
condition
Elected Governor of Arkansas Boys State as a teenager
Consecrated to the Office of Bishop in 2014 by Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake
Served as Adjutant General of the Church of God in Christ from 2016 – 2021, leading the National Adjutancy Corps to exponential growth
Appointed as Prelate of the St. Maarten Rehoboth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction in 2019
Assistant Dean of the Episcopal Academy, training and mentoring newly appointed Bishops
Three-decade career in government, serving in various roles under four Arkansas Governors
Member of the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees, overseeing a $338 million annual budget (maximum $400 million) and 38,000 students (maximum 40,000 students)
Happily married to Lady Michelle Parham Rudolph, supporting his pastoral ministry of 26 years

A leader with extensive religious, governmental, and educational experience, dedicated to serving the community and advancing the Church Of God In Christ.

INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Governmental Affairs Liaison, Church Of God In Christ, Inc., 2022 – Present
- Successfully lobbied United States Congress for $1 million for Saints Academy and College property in Lexington, Mississippi
- Successfully lobbied U S Department of Agriculture for $1 million for the Urban Forestry
- Program which announced recently by the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
Assistant Dean for Mentorship, Episcopal Academy, 2021 – Present
Instructs and mentors newly appointed bishops
Adjutant General, Church Of God In Christ, 2017 – 2021
- Directed National Adjutancy to a membership of 2500+ yearly and maintained communication with church leaders
Served as Assistant General Secretary for Records
- Led the drive of maintaining the national archives
Local Chairman, 2017 COGIC National Leadership Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas
- Chaired executive committee, ensured participation of jurisdictions
Consecration to the Sacred Office of Bishop, 2014.
Elected President of 2014 Episcopal Class.

JURISDICTIONAL RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Prelate, St. Maarten Rehoboth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, November 2019 – Present
Provides leadership to eastern Caribbean churches and ministries
Interim Prelate, Mississippi Southern Second Jurisdiction – 2020 – 2021
Interim Prelate, Arkansas Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, 2018 – 2019
Jurisdictional Executive Secretary, Arkansas Second Jurisdiction, 2008-Present

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Powerhouse Church Of God In Christ, Warren, Arkansas (3/2022-Present)
Davis Memorial Church Of God In Christ, Crossett, Arkansas (9/2011 – 3/2022)
Calvary Church of God in Christ, Malvern, Arkansas (10/2005 – Present)
Revelation Church of God in Christ, Carlisle, Arkansas (10/1998-10/2005)
Victory Temple Church of God in Christ, Arkadelphia, Arkansas (5/1996-10/1998)

EDUCATION

Currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration, Arkansas State University
Master of Public Administration, University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Arts (double major), Henderson State University
- Political Science
- Speech and Theatre

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