OUR PASTORS
Dr. Linda F. Bradford, along with her late husband, Bishop Don L. Bradford are the founders of Charity Christian Center Church, a church that is unique in that it trains, prepares, and sends their people out to Minister God’s word to the lost. Dr. Bradford is the founder and president of “Women of Destiny Ministry”.
Dr. Bradford’s life is a remarkable one. She stands as a thoroughly yielded vessel for the working of God’s miraculous power. She also has the ability to encourage believers to great exploits in the Name of Jesus as they receive the impartation of who they are in Christ. Dr. Bradford has also received a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling and a PhD in Religious Philosophy. On Oct 22, 2010, under the leadership of their spiritual parents, Drs. Phillip & Brenda Goudeaux of Calvary Christian Center out of Sacramento, CA, Dr. Linda Bradford was appointed Pastor of Charity Christian Center and Dr. Don Bradford was appointed as the Bishop.
Dr. Bradford is anointed to flow forth in exhortations, edification, correction, and instruction to the body of Christ. Healing, deliverance, salvation, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit all occur during this anointed ministry the Lord has given her. This will allow “Fresh Bread” to fall from heaven and dispense JOY and LIFE wherever she goes. This makes her a much sought after as well as contagious speaker.
They are the proud parents of three daughters, Keuna, LaKesa, and Shaneka, three sons-in-law, Edward, Katrell, and Joel, Jr and are the proud grandparents of five granddaughters and two grandsons.
OUR CHURCH
In 1980, Dr. Don L. Bradford accepted a call from God to “Go and preach my Word.” In October, 1985, he along with his wife Dr. Linda F. Bradford were directed by the Holy Spirit to establish Charity Christian Center, a ministry of excellence, with a vision to “Build a church through evangelism, and to make disciples who impact the city, the state, and the world for Jesus.” A teaching, preaching, and training center, founded on the word of God, reaching the lost and equipping the saints to do the work of the Ministry. A family church ministering to the needs of the entire person, spirit, soul, and body.
Dr. Don Bradford is a man of integrity and a man after God’s own heart. The ministry is touching the lives of many people, as God continues to anoint him to reach out to the many multitudes of hurting and oppressed people of our communities.
Dr. Linda Branford’s life is a remarkable one also. She stands as a thoroughly yielded vessel for the working of God’s miraculous power. She also has the God –given ability to encourage believers to do great exploits in the Name of Jesus as they receive the revelation of who they are in Christ.
Drs. Don & Linda Bradford are both graduates of Tabernacle Bible College & Seminary in Tampa, FL where they received their PhD in Religious Philosophy and Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling. Together they are the founders and president of the “Men of Valor” and “Women of Destiny” ministries at Charity Christian Center and are the headmasters of Charity Christian Preschool.
On Oct 22nd, 2010, under the appointment of The Holy Spirit and the advisement of their Pastors and spiritual parents, Drs. Phillip & Brenda Goudeaux of Calvary Christian Center out of Sacramento, California, Dr. Linda Bradford was officially appointed Pastor of Charity Christian Center and Dr. Don Bradford was officially appointed as the Bishop/Overseer. For over 10 years, they have presided on the Board of Trustees as well as Regional Directors of the Southeast Region of Louisiana for the Fellowship Covenant Ministries, Inc., (FCMI) under the leadership of Dr. Phillip Goudeaux.
The Bradford’s have been married for over 40 years and are the proud parents of three beautiful daughters, Keuna (Edward), LaKesa (Katrell), and Shaneka (Joel). They are also the proud grandparents of five (5) granddaughters (Jazmyn, Jayda, Kelsi, Zoe, and Kalei) and two (2) grandsons (Kerrington & Joel).