Meet The Pastor
Lead Pastor John Braxton Jr.
Pastor John Braxton Jr. serves as the Lead Pastor of Be Part of Change Ministries COGOP in Highgrove, California. He lead the ministry alongside his wife, Pastor Kathy L. Williams Braxton.
Professional Background
Pastoral Experience: Pastor John has served as the Lead Pastor of Be Part of Change Ministries COGOP since July 2022.
Education: He received training from the International School of Ministry (ISOM).
Community Outreach: He is the Founder and CEO of CIU Outreach (Community in Unity For Better Living and Wellness Outreach), which reflects his commitment to social and community support beyond traditional church services.
Personal Welcome & Philosophy
While a formal written biography is not published, Pastor John frequently shares personal messages and welcomes through the church's digital platforms:
Gospel Focus: He emphasizes that the "Gospel must be preached, not watered down or added to," often inviting people to repent and receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Inclusive Environment: In his video messages, he frequently welcomes "anybody that's in need" and encourages new visitors to join their "Building Strong" discipleship classes.
Personal Touch: He often signs off his messages with the sentiment, "Jesus loves you and so do we".
He is also a digital creator who actively uses social media to livestream services and engage with the congregation.