Richardson Chapel
Church of God in Christ
731 Bobwhite St.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Ph: (225) 775-0846
e-mail: richchapelcogic@aol.com


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Bishop James Earl Gordon was born July 2, 1936, as the third son of Bishop Willie K. Gordon and Mrs. Alma (Kitty) Gordon. Bishop "Earl" is the name he is known by to many of his colleagues. He is a man of great ability, honesty and integrity. He is dedicated to work and service of the Church and the People of God.

Bishop James Earl Gordon's primary and secondary education was in the Tangiphoa Parish School System. His post secondary education was at Southern university where he holds a B.S. Degree in Education and a master's in Administration. He also earned a Master of Theology from the New Orleans Theological Seminary along with many, many, many other accomplishments.

In 1959, Bishop James Earl Gordon began his spiritual leadership commitment to God's Sheep. He served as pastor of First C.O.G.I.C., Denham Springs, La.; Gordon-Harrell C.O.G.I.C, Arcola, La,; He preached out the birth of Holy Ghost C.O.G.I.C., New Orleans, La.; Mount Calvary C.O.G.I.C., New Orleans, La.; and is presently pastoring full-time at Feltus Lazard Memorial Temple C.O.G.I.C., Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Bishop James Earl Gordon has ministered in every capacity. He has served as Co-Pastor, Pastor, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, Second Administrative Assistant and First Administrative Assistant. In the year of 1986 the presiding Bishop J.O. Patterson Sr., appointed him as Prelate of the First Jurisdiction of Eastern Louisiana. For fifteen years he has served as a Godly committed leader to the Jurisdiction. Bishop James E. Gordon has progressed on all levels with God's anointing. He has served the National church by chairing committees and continues to keep the Jurisdiction intact with support of the National
Church.

After the passing of his wife, he was united once more in Holy Matrimony to Miss Janice Marie Sibley. Together they are serving God's people and his church in every way possible. Bishop James Earl Gordon is a true "Man Of God".

Bishop James E. Gordon's Family

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