
Division of Care
Caring for the body, mind, soul & spirit
welcome from dr. culpepper

Dr. Raymond F. Culpepper
First Assistant General Overseer
Welcome to the Care Division—the bridge from the Church of God to a hurting world. The Care Division is made up of specialized ministries designed to meet specialized needs. Millions of people, both ministers and laity, receive care, assistance, relief and training via developed programs as well as on-demand intervention and focused action. All of the ministries under the umbrella of this division make up a powerful and effective platform that stands ready to respond in times of crisis and deliver care to those in need. We welcome you to this site, a launchpad to help connect you to each of these wonderful ministries.

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Latin America Pastoral Care
Serving the needs of pastors in Latin America

division of care LEADERSHIP aND Staff
Dr. Raymond F. Culpepper
Executive Director of Care Ministries

Dr. Raymond F. Culpepper is first assistant general overseer and ministerial advocate of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) and former general overseer (2008-2012).
Before his election to the denominational leadership in 2004, he was the founder and pastor of the Metropolitan Church of God in Birmingham, Alabama, for 24 years. He and his wife, Peggy, have three children and six grandchildren.
Virgie Parker
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

Virgie has served the Church of God for many years in various roles. Her experience and knowledge are an incredible asset to the Division of Care.
