Bishop George W. + Lady Edna G. Brooks
Bishop George W. Brooks is both a pioneer and trailblazer who has made an impressive impact in the faith-based sector and beyond. With a leadership tenure that spans over three decades, his distinguished service earned him the status of Pastor Emeritus post-retirement from the illustrious Mount Zion Baptist Church.
He accepted his innate calling into ministry in December of 1974 and became licensed to preach the gospel in March of 1975 at which point his service as the pastor of MTZBC ensued.
The Hillsborough, North Carolina native holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Master of Divinity degree from Shaw University; Doctorate of Ministry degree from Friends International Christian University. A two-time author and advocate for human services, Bishop Brooks actively serves marginalized communities by ensuring that they are given resources and opportunities to enjoy an equitable life. He is the co-founder of a thriving welfare reform program designed to help people actualize self-sufficiency.
Bishop Brooks’ leadership portfolio is expansive, making him highly sought after for his counsel. He functions in an advisory role for a plethora of organizations to include: Tri-State Christian Television (TCT) Board of Directors, Mechanics and Farmers Bank Board of Directors, North Carolina A&T State University College of Arts & Sciences Advisory Board and Beautiful Butterflies, Inc., a nonprofit Lupus organization. He also currently serves as the Chairman of the Trustee Board and Suffragan Bishop of Global United Fellowship.
Being a distinguished man, Bishop Brooks has earned countless accolades and recognition for his exemplary leadership and work. He has been named one of the Most Influential Persons in the Triad by the Business Journal from 2005-2012. He was also presented the Lifetime Community Service Award by the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, granted the “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” given by the Governor of North Carolina, and inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.
Above all, Bishop Brooks’ foremost mission is to effect godly change into the world through teaching, preaching, and service. He is blissfully married to his wife, Edna Graves Brooks. Together, they proudly parent two children; Kevin (Kim) and Keva and have five grandchildren; Jocelyn, Kiandra (Ryan), Gavin, Kaleb and the late Keyon J. Brooks. He has four great grandchildren, Gavin II, Gracie, Amir and Amya.
To schedule a speaking engagement or pastoral counseling, contact:
LaToya Johnson, Coordinator to Bishop George W. Brooks
Email: johnsonl@mtzbc.com
Phone: 336-373-4217
Lady Edna Brooks is an author, counselor, and leader who has had a unique walk and experience with God. She has grown to love Him with her whole body, soul, and spirit. Having been healed by God at an early age from a brain tumor, Lady Brooks believes in the miraculous power of God.
For 37 years, Lady Brooks ministered to numerous adults and young people through teaching, leading people to Christ, and counseling alongside her husband, who is the Pastor Emeritus of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Greensboro, Inc., as well as during his time as Bishop of Administration for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International and currently with Global United Fellowship.
Lady Brooks’ desire to see men and women prosper in their spiritual growth led her to teach, inspire, uplift, and encourage others through several Bible studies, including Word on Wednesday Bible Study, Family Matters, and “Sista to Sista.” She and her husband mentor and train pastors and their wives via “The Elijah Project.” Lady Brooks is a powerful teacher who uses practical applications to encourage women, families, and the body of Christ. She and her husband also empower couples through marriage seminars and conferences. She spends many hours counseling and providing assistance to those in need.
Lady Brooks received her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. She was given an honorary Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from One In Christ Bible College. She has attended numerous seminars and conferences, which have aided her personal spiritual growth, and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Prior to retirement, she served as Director of Encouragement at Mount Zion Baptist Church, where she had oversight of eighteen (18) ministries, including Senior Missionaries, Helping Hands (emergency assistance), Daughters of Destiny, Men of Valor, Partners for Life (marriage ministry), Biblical Counseling, Couples of Hope (lay counseling ministry), Redeemed, Set Free (post-abortion ministry), CanCare (cancer support ministry), Ministry of Helps (volunteer ministry), Scouts (including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts), Cell Groups, SMIRS (young boys), and Pearls of Purpose (young girls).
Lady Brooks enjoys serving her community. She has worked with Beautiful Butterflies, Inc., a lupus foundation, worked on the campaign for Senator Gladys Robinson, and supported Urban Ministry.
Lady Brooks is the dedicated wife of Bishop George W. Brooks, mother of Kevin (Kim) and Keva (Calvin), and grandmother of Kaleb, Kiandra (Ryan), Jocelyn, Gavin, and the late Keyon J. Brooks.
To schedule a speaking engagement or pastoral counseling, contact:
LaToya Johnson, Coordinator to Lady Edna G. Brooks
Email: johnsonl@mtzbc.com
Phone: 336-373-4217