Leading Greater Grace Temple in Detroit for 20 years, Bishop Charles H. Ellis III shepherds nearly 6,000 members with compassion. Under his guidance, the church realized its vision with the opening of a $36 million worship facility in 2002, featuring a 4,000-seat auditorium and other amenities. Bishop Ellis has expanded the church’s impact through over 300 ministries, including housing units, charter schools, and a funeral home, all housed at the “City of David” complex.

In Detroit, he serves on the boards of the Detroit Zoological Society and the Detroit Medical Center. In 2010, he was elected Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, overseeing nearly 45 churches. Bishop Ellis shares messages of love on national platforms like “The Word Network” and has led initiatives such as purchasing a golf course for community development. His commitment to service and leadership extends to his family, including his wife, Crisette Michelle, and his children.