Carlton Pearson biography
Pearson was the Senior Minister of the Universal Temple of Christ, a massive New Thought church in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Bishop Carlton later named the Higher Dimensions Family Church, which was one of the largest churches in Tulsa, Oklahoma. During the 1990s, it grew to a steady attendance of over 6,000.
Due to Pearson’s belief in universal reconciliation, he gradually began to lose his influence in ministry with the Joint College of African-American Pentecostal Bishops. Subsequently, Carlton was declared a heretic by his peers in 2004.
Born in San Diego, California, he spent the first 18 years of his life with his parents and five siblings. Pearson was raised in a traditional fundamentalist Christian home, a 4th generation Pentecostal preacher.
After attending the Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma (where he majored in Biblical Literature/English Bible and majored in Theology/Historical Studies) worked for 15 years on its Board of Regents and 2 years as an Associate Evangelist for The Oral Roberts Association, (ORA).
Additionally, in 1977, Pearson established Higher Dimensions Ministries (now New Dimensions) in Tulsa. The church grew from an itinerant evangelistic team in 1977 to a multifaceted universal ministry.
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Growth has included a local church of over 5,000 people, a home for single mothers, one for ex-offenders returning to society, a full-service licensed Counseling Center, prison and nursing home evangelism, a National Discipleship Program of Purity with Purpose for men and women, with graduates nationally and internationally, a 645-acre horse ranch for troubled youth and teens.
In addition, Carlton was consecrated to the office of Bishop in 1996 through a College of Bishops led by Bishop Charles E Blake. Bishop Blake is currently the Presiding Bishop of Churches of God in Christ, the denomination of his creation. He was officially ordained into the ministry in 1971.
Bishop Carlton served on the College of Bishops of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches. He has also served on the boards of several other charitable and humanitarian organizations, including the Washington DC Human Rights Campaign, an organization that promotes the civil rights of America’s GLBTQ community.
In addition, he is the author of a variety of books and booklets. He recently felt the passion to proclaim the “Gospel of Inclusion” and wrote a widely acclaimed book entitled The Gospel of Inclusion, published by Simon and Schuster.
The book aims for a multicultural dialogue and a common respect for all faith disciplines. He investigates the exclusiveness of the Christian church as being inconsistent, in spirit, with the teachings of Jesus, and that what Jesus said about God is more important than what the church says about Jesus.
Carlton Pearson Age
How old is Carlton Pearson? Bishop Pearson It is 69 years from 2022. He he was born about March 19, 1953, in San Diego, California, United States. However, the clergyman spent the first 18 years of his life in San Diego, California with his parents and five siblings.
Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on the 19th of March every year and his zodiac sign is Fish.
Carlton Pearson’s Wife
Bishop Pearson married Gina Marie Gauthier aged 40 in September 1993. Gina Mare Gauthier was born on December 13, 1961 in Lake Charles, Los Angeles. Her profession is life coach.
Pearson and his wife Gina have two children; a son, Julian D’Metrius Pearson, and a daughter, Majestè Amour Pearson.
Carlton Pearson Children
Pearson and his wife Gina Marie have two children; a son, Julian D’Metrius Pearson, born July 9, 1994, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a daughter, Majestè Amour Pearson, born October 29, 1996, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Carlton Pearson Net Worth
Pearson have an estimate net worth from about $16 million. His income is mainly attributed to his career as a Christian minister.
Carlton Pearson divorce
On August 25, 2015, Pearson’s wife Gina Pearson filed for divorce. On May 19, 2016, before the divorce was finalized, she dismissed her divorce petition.
Carlton Pearson Cancer
In 2005, Bishop Carlton Pearson was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Carlton Pearson comes Sunday
In July 2010, it was announced that director Marc Forster would direct a feature film about Pearson’s life. This would be from a script by Marcus Hinchey based on the “Heretics” episode of This American Life.
Additionally, in January 2017, it was revealed that Joshua Marston will direct the project as a Netflix feature, with Chiwetel Ejiofor playing Pearson, Condola Rashad as his wife Gina, and Martin Sheen as Oral Roberts. Come Sunday had its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and was released on Netflix on April 13, 2018.
Carlton Pearson Church
He serves the Fellowship of Affirming Churches and Ministries (TFCAC); and is part of the adjunct pastoral team at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Pearson also founded the Metacostal Network of Churches and Ministries, closing the gap between its Pentecostal roots in spiritual transcendence and taking a metaphysical approach to ministry and progressive spirituality.
Musical Career Carlton Pearson
He is also a gospel vocalist who has won two Stellar Awards and also received a Dove Award nomination.
Carlton Pearson songs
- Mixing old songs
- Let’s understand better little by little
- I know the Lord will make a way somehow
- Father, I reach out my hands to you
- shine on me
- Jesus, I’ll never forget / He’s done so much for me
- how i got over it
- rain in my field
- We declare your glory
- Powerful God
- come to this house
- i know i’ve been changed
- Come and praise the Lord
- Praise, Praise, Praise
- Jesus be a fence around me
- I know the Lord
- he lifted me
- take it by force
- All the way
- Going to heaven to find the king
- precious memories
- in the arms of Jesus
- Forever you are my king
- To the one who sits on the throne
- Mother Sherman’s Story
- Highlights from the medley of old songs
- this train
- Catch fire
- near the cross
- It’s your everything on the altar
- Praise the Lord with me
- church mix
