Bishop Carl McRae

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Bishop Carl H. McRae holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Fort Valley State University and a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling and Psychology of Religion from the Interdenominational Theological Center at the Atlanta University Center. Having pioneered several innovations in conducting vocational evaluations to persons with TBI, Mr. McRae was appointed as the first Statewide Program Coordinator for Traumatic Brain Injuries. In that post, He spearheaded the development of a comprehensive service delivery system designed to move persons with TBI from the sub-acute setting all the way through transition, day treatment, and ultimately employment. This program became a national model for Vocational Rehabilitation Service Agencies Treatment for persons with traumatic brain injury.

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During his illustrious governmental career Mr. McRae has served as the Director of the Governor’s Office, Small and Minority Business. He led the redesign of the Georgia Business Enterprise Program which helps persons who are blind to be licensed to operate small food service and vending operations. He was then appointed the State Director of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

Simultaneous to his secular career, Mr. McRae acknowledged his call into ministry and served as a Minister at Kelly’s Chapel United Methodist Church before being appointed Senior Pastor of County Line United Methodist Church in Ellenwood, Georgia.  After seven years at County Line, Mr. McRae and his wife Brenda, along with thirteen Water Walkers, launched Exousia Lighthouse International Christian Ministries from the basement of his home in Conyers, Georgia. Fourteen years later, Exousia stands as a beacon of light in the heart of Lithonia Georgia and is recognized for her leadership in the community and vibrant ministry to homeless, incarcerated, addicted, and other marginalized individuals. Exousia has gained national recognition for its Food Distribution Ministry and has been honored by President Barack Obama as a Community of Excellence and Bishop Carl McRae was celebrated by the Atlanta Journal and Constitution as a Holiday Hero for the impact Exousia has had on the greater Atlanta area.

    In 2011 Pastor McRae was elevated to the Office of Bishop by the Perfecting Ministries Worldwide and is currently the Bishop of the North Eastern Region of the United States. Bishop Carl is married to Pastor Brenda McRae, who co-pastors with him at Exousia. They have two adult children, April and Antavious McRae, along with one two year old granddaughter named Rylan McRae.

We believe that the door to salvation is always open and so are the doors to our church. Our mission is to be fully devoted to Jesus by opening our arms to those in search of the truth. We show God’s love and concern for our fellow man at every opportunity. Through works of charity and opening our doors to listen and love, we feel that we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.