Bishop C.H. Braddy
Senior pastor
bishop C.H. Braddy
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Bishop Carroll Harrison Braddy Jr., M.D, Ph.D. is a native of Southeast Atlanta, Georgia, and a nationally recognized behavioral health expert. Dr. C.H. Braddy has appeared across various platforms as a prominent faith-based leader and trusted mentor to many. He is the senior pastor of Now Faith Apostolic Ministries. Dr. C.H. Braddy advocates faith beyond the four walls of the church, and has emerged as a well-known voice on national, political, and entertainment platforms. Understanding his calling to go out and compel the world to Christ, Dr. C.H. Braddy has been featured on BET, VH1 Love and Hip Hop, CNN, FOX News, ABC, TBN, The Word Network, and the list continues. From addressing the Georgia Assembly, to standing behind the President of the United States’ podium, aka "The Blue Goose," to encourage the people of Georgia and the people of America to remain steadfast during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. C.H. Braddy has demonstrated his commitment to his calling.
Dr. C.H. Braddy is known as one of the southeast region's most standout and influential community faith leaders and entrepreneurs. Serving on multiple non-profit and Government boards, Dr. Braddy is an advisor to government officials and private sector organizations throughout the United States.
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Dr. C.H. Braddy has dedicated his calling in ministry to speak for the voiceless. With what the Lord has provided, Dr. C.H. Braddy walks under the proclamation of Isaiah as was exemplified by Jesus Christ; "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound." His vision to rebuild underserved communities, along with his philanthropic efforts, have led to Dr. C.H. Braddy being regarded as a major change agent for notable charities across America. Through his foundation, he contributes millions of dollars to urban communities to rebuild people and repair desolate places by providing the message of hope and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
From humble beginnings, Dr. C.H. Braddy came from poverty, growing up in housing projects in Southeast Atlanta, Georgia, to now being among some of Atlanta's largest minority commercial landowners. With multi-million-dollar assets, and developments throughout Georgia, Dr. C.H. Braddy's mission remains Kingdom focused. He founded Now Faith Apostolic Ministries with two members in his apartment 18 years ago. As a young evangelist, Dr. C.H. Braddy traveled worldwide, spreading the gospel and planting mission programs. Under the pastoral leadership of Dr. C.H. Braddy, God has significantly increased the territory, and the membership, of Now Faith Apostolic Ministries. Called to preach at the age of 12 and having graduated high school at the age of 14, Dr. C.H. Braddy credits all of his accomplishments to Jesus Christ, and his unapologetic faith and will to persevere. To this extent, the year of our Lord Two-Thousand-Twenty-Three marks Bishop Dr. C.H. Braddy's twenty-eighth year in ministry.
Bishop Dr. C.H. Braddy teaches his congregation OWNERSHIP, OWNERSHIP, OWNERSHIP! His belief is grounded in his faith that "his hope is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and His righteousness." He's controversially known for his stance against false doctrine, and the belief that the Church should be well-informed and stand before the Government. Dr. C.H. Braddy believes in the ideal of less Government and more Church. In this regard, he speaks loud as an authority on restorative justice, juvenile justice reform, mental health, and the Church. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." Dr. C.H. Braddy has published many white papers and authored books addressing the increased behavioral and mental health disparities in black America, public schools, and the Church.
His love for preaching goes without saying. Although a man of many accolades, endowed with the spirit of entrepreneurism, Dr. C.H. Braddy is all about KINGDOM first. Twenty-eight years in the ministry comes with its ups and downs. However, Dr. C.H. Braddy believes the Lord has ordered his every step.
As one of the nation's most prominent Behavioral Scientists and Addiction Specialists, Dr. C.H. Braddy is unwavering in his stance on scholarship and achievement. Dr. C.H. Braddy holds a Doctor of Medicine degree; a Doctor of Behavioral Health degree; an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration; a Post Doctorate Certification in Applied Psychology and Applied Behavioral Analysis; and has completed further Post Doctoral studies and research in Neurocognitive Science and Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University. Along with academia, he is a true visionary on a mission to transform individual lives and families. Dr. C.H. Braddy is married to his beautiful wife, Lady Corissa S. Braddy, and they have one daughter, Breonna; and four sons: Isaiah; C.H. Braddy, III; Harrison King; and Prince Israel.