Brian A. Bingham is an ordained Elder in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), a dedicated social worker, and an academic champion committed to uplifting communities through faith, service, and scholarship. A proud native of Oakland, California, Elder Bingham comes from a rich legacy of preachers, continuing a generational call to ministry with integrity and purpose.
He was ordained as an Elder in the Church of God in Christ in 2009 after completing his licensing and pre-ordination courses at the C.H. Mason Bible College in Oakland, California. One of the most meaningful moments of that day was the presence of his beloved father, who witnessed the ordination and laid hands on him in blessing.
Brian’s educational journey includes studies at UC Riverside, Fuller Theological Seminary, and California State University, East Bay—where he sharpened both his theological and professional expertise. With a heart for people and a mind for systems, he has devoted his career to social work, advocating for marginalized populations and equipping others to pursue justice, healing, and holistic well-being.
Whether in the pulpit, the classroom, or the community, Brian A. Bingham is known for his compassion, clarity, and commitment to transformative change.
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