Outstanding Leadership in Queens
2007 Honoree of the Queens Federation of Churches
Bishop Dr. Roderick R. Caesar
Dr. Roderick R. Caesar is the Senior Pastor of the
Bethel Gospel Tabernacle (BGT). He is the son of Bethel's founders, Bishop
Roderick R. Caesar, Sr. and Gertrude Brown Caesar. For 10 years he served
as Pastor of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Woodside, Queens, a branch
church of BGT. Upon the passing of his Mother, who was then Assistant
Pastor of Bethel, the executive board unanimously named him the new Assistant
Pastor. In that capacity he served for seven years, assisting his Father
in ministry. In 1984, Bishop Sr., a wise man, followed the promptings
of the Holy Spirit and put his son in place as Senior Pastor, relinquishing
his position, passing the mantle to his progeny.
In November 1994, under the mentoring of his Father,
Roderick was consecrated to the office of Bishop, becoming overseer of
Bethel Gospel Tabernacle Fellowship International. He received undergraduate
and graduate degrees from Northgate Bible College and Logos Bible College,
as well as a formal theological education at Zion and Bethel Bible institutes.
Bishop Caesar not only shepherds a congregation of
2,000 members, he is the overseer of three branch churches, including
a thriving church in Haiti. With vision and keen intelligence, he is building
a church and molding a future for Bethel as evidenced by his presence
on the boards of several key Christian organizations, including Bethel's
own Federal Credit Union and Bible Institute, Logos Bible College &
Graduate School, the National Religious Broadcasters an international
media ministry, Kings College, and the Board of Directors of the Christian
Renaissance Corporation.
Among his other accomplishments, Bishop Caesar had
conferred upon him a Doctorate of Divinity in November 1994, which he
earned from Vision Christian College. He is also listed in the world-wide
registry of Who's Who, members who have demonstrated outstanding
leadership and achievement in their chosen profession, industry or occupation.
The media ministry has greatly expanded under his direction. As a result
of innovative programming and community involvement, Bethel Gospel Tabernacle
has established a solid reputation, locally as well as nationally. This
is a direct consequence of Dr. Caesar's excellent leadership and reliance
on God for wisdom and direction.
With Bishop Caesar's "eagle eye," intelligence
and proven acumen, Bethel Gospel Tabernacle will always be committed to
the great task of establishing the purpose of the church in the community
and winning souls to Christ for the Kingdom of God. Just as the strength
of the eagle is borne in its wings which allows it to fly higher and travel
vast distances, Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, under the visionary guidance
of Dr. Caesar, will continue to soar to higher heights and deeper depths
in God; to greater accomplishments with the same perseverance and strength.
Dr. Caesar lives in Hollis, Queens, with his wife,
Beverly, and their four children.
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