Elder Carl Davis, a native of Memphis, Tennessee where he graduated from Central High School. He attended Memphis State University, majoring in Business Administration, emphasizing Business Management. He is the son of Superintendent Sherman Davis, Jr. and Missionary Curlie C. Davis of Tacoma, Washington. He has one younger sister, Carol L. Clark, who resides in Tacoma.

At the age of twelve, Elder Davis invited Christ into his life under the pastorate of his father. At this time he was a member of Lakeview Gardens Church of God in Christ. He served as one of the church musicians and was truly blessed.

It was also under his father’s leadership that Elder Davis acknowledged his call to the ministry in 1974. After a three day consecration in June of 1974, he preached his first sermon. For two years, Elder Davis trained as a licensed minister of the gospel. He was ordained in July of 1976, under the leadership of the Presiding Prelate, Bishop J. O. Patterson, Sr. Since that day, Elder Davis has served faithfully under different pastors throughout the country, before settling in the Houston area which he now calls home.

For twenty years, Elder Davis’ professional endeavors were in sales and marketing. His most recent employment was with the Houston Cellular telephone company. As Area Manager, his responsibilities included hiring, training and development, and motivating sales marketing teams for the Houston area.

As a member of Texas South Central Jurisdiction, he has served as District Sunday School Superintendent of the Northwest Houston District, State Chaplain, and State Sunday School Superintendent. He also served as a member of the Task Force for TRIAD. Currently, Pastor Davis is the Presiding Superintendent of the Acres Homes District.

Accomplishments for Pastor Carl A. Davis

• Board Member - C H Mason Bible College - Houston, Texas
• Member on Board of Directors (2001 - 2003) - Texas South Central
• Public Relations Director - Houston Ministers Against Crime
• Erected a New Sanctuary (Phase I), August 1999
• Established “Prayer Cell” Concept (In Home Prayer and Bible study fellowship)
• Founder of C.O.R.E. (Community Organized to Realize Excellence)- A non-profit organization in support of an Academy and Tutorial Program
• Adopted concept of a “Progress House” - Residential Treatment Center
• Established weekly sessions for “12 Step” Drug & Alcohol Recovery Program
• Active member of Houston Ministers Against Crime (HMAC); presently serving as Public Relations Director
• Established “Singles in Action” (Singles Ministry)
• Established “Home Improvement” (Couples Ministry)
• Established a strong Youth Department (CEO’s – Christians
• Empowering Others) and S.T.O.R.M. (Striving Together On a Radical Mission)
• Erected a Second Sanctuary (Phase II) December 2001
• Phase III was completed December, 2005
• Achieved his Doctorate of Theology from North Carolina College of Theology June, 2007