BISHOP CARLTON PEARSON

Posted Sept. 19, 2007-- Bishop Carlton Pearson's frank and often controversial take on the issues of the day has made him a well-sought-after guest on a variety of television news programs. Recognized as one of “America's 10 Most Influential Black Ministers” by Gospel Today, he has received a number of honorary doctorate degrees.

Pearson has served on the College of Bishops of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches, and on the boards of several other ecumenical, philanthropic and community-related organizations. He has written a variety of books and is a two-time Stellar Award-winning and Dove Award-nominated recording artist. He was designated as Chief of the Sai tribe in Dodowa, Ghana. He is also the founder and president of World Health and Harmony International, a humanitarian and philanthropic organization, addressing the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Pearson was recently featured as one of BeliefNet's "Most influential African American Clergy." He sees "inclusion consciousness" as a source of world peace, harmonious living and deep awakening for all.

Pearson’s work toward racial reconciliation – bridging the gap between ethnic groups, nations and denominations – has given him an audience with kings, presidents and other government officials, both in America and abroad.
In 1993, Carlton married the former Gina Marie Gauthier. They are the proud parents of one son, Julian D'Metrius, and a daughter, Majestè Amour.