Rooted in Faith.
Aligned for Impact.

Core Premises

For generations the Church has been the conscience of the nation, shaping the moral, civic, and cultural landscape of America. Yet, despite its spiritual and social reach, some communities remain disproportionately underfunded in philanthropy, underrepresented in capital markets, and undervalued in national development. This moment calls for the reunification of spiritual leadership around a coherent moral economic agenda. One that links faith, finance, and the future of underserved communities.

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About the Faith & Philanthropy Collective

A National Investment Platform for Community Transformation


The Faith & Philanthropy Collective is a national platform designed to align philanthropic capital with one of the most underutilized asset classes in the United States: the infrastructure of faith-based institutions.

Representing more than 60,000 congregations across diverse denominations, these institutions collectively reach tens of millions of people and hold billions of dollars in land, buildings, and community-serving assets. They are among the most trusted and enduring institutions in underserved communities—yet remain largely disconnected from structured philanthropic investment strategies.

The Collective exists to close that gap.

By aligning philanthropic partners with faith-based infrastructure, the Collective advances coordinated, place-based investment strategies across four priority areas: community development, health and community well-being, youth and education, and economic mobility.

Mission

To unify the spiritual, moral and institutional power of Christian leadership to design, direct, and deliver transformative investment into underserved communities for generational economic and social renewal.

Vision

To build a thriving moral economy where faith-rooted leadership, strategic philanthropy, and economic innovation unite to empower underserved populations and advance human dignity.

Board Officers

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    Rev. Dr. A.R. Bernard

    Board Chair
    President, Christian Cultural Center Global

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    Bishop Claude Alexander

    Board Vice Chair
    Pastor, The Park Church

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    Bishop W. Darin Moore

    Board Secretary
    Presiding Prelate, Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District, AME Zion Church

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    Elder Derric Scott

    Board Treasurer
    Board Chair, COGIC Community Economic Development Corporation

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    Rev. Dr. Que English

    Founder & Chief Executive Officer
    Faith & Philanthropy Collective and Elev8 Health Inc.

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Board Members

  • Rev. Dr. Thomas Bowen

    General Secretary
    Progressive National Baptist Convention

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    Bishop Ronnie Elijah Brailsford Sr.

    Presiding Prelate of the 19th Episcopal District
    African Methodist Episcopal

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    Bishop Theodore Brooks

    Presiding Bishop
    Pentecostal Assemblies of the World

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  • Rev. Dr. Keith William Byrd Sr.

    First Vice-President
    Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.

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    Bishop Erika D. Crawford

    143rd Elected and Consecrated Bishop
    African Methodist Episcopal Church

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    Mrs. CheRhonda Greenlee

    Director of Finance & Investments
    Christian Methodist Episcopal

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    Bishop Charley Hames, Jr.

    Bishop
    Ninth Episcopal District, Christian Methodist Episcopal

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    Bishop Richard Howell

    2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop
    Pentecostal Assemblies of the World

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    Bishop Keith Kershaw

    Chief Operating Officer
    Church of God in Christ

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    Dr. Boise Kimber

    President
    National Baptist Convention USA

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  • Bishop Robert E. Martin Jr.

    Chief of Staff, Auxiliaries & Departments
    Pentecostal Assemblies of the World

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    Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie

    President and General Secretary
    National Council of Churches

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  • Dr. Melvin Owens

    Vice President-at-Large
    National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.

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  • Dr. David Peoples

    President
    Progressive National Baptist Convention

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    Bishop J. Drew Sheard

    Presiding Bishop
    Church of God in Christ

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    Bishop Teresa E. Snorton

    Ecumenical Bishop & Program Development Office
    Christian Methodist Episcopal

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    Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr.

    Presiding Bishop of the Piedmont Episcopal District
    African Methodist Episcopal Zion

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    Rev. Valerie A. Thompson

    Pastor of Revelation M.B.C.
    National Baptist Convention USA Inc. Executive Committee

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    Rev. Julius Walls, Jr.

    Chief Operating Officer
    African Methodist Episcopal Zion

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We align faith-rooted leadership, assets and philanthropic capital to advance community transformation.

Driving community transformation:

Impact Statement

Across the United States, faith institutions steward billions of dollars in community assets, maintain thousands of physical institutions, and serve as trusted leaders for tens of millions of people each week.

When aligned with strategic philanthropy, this network becomes one of the most powerful platforms for community transformation in the nation.

Support the Collective

The Faith & Philanthropy Collective is backed by partners committed to lasting community impact.

Their support sustains convenings, fosters collaboration, and strengthens partnerships between faith leaders and philanthropic investment.

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