A senate RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Bishop Brian David Moore, the senior pastor of the Life Center Churches in Charleston and Charlotte, the presiding prelate of The Life Center Fellowship of Interdependent Churches and Ministries, Inc., and the executive vice chairman of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Bishop Brian Moore was honored at a surprise celebration at the Life Center Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 6, 2024; and

Whereas, a native of Mt. Vernon, New York, Bishop Moore was born on January 5, 1962 and relocated to Charleston in September 1989; and

Whereas, he founded the first African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church in Charleston, the Abundant Life Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church located in historic downtown Charleston; and

Whereas, since 2000, Bishop Moore has served as the senior pastor of the Life Center Churches in Charleston and in Charlotte; and

Whereas, he also serves as the presiding prelate of The Life Center Fellowship of Interdependent Churches and Ministries, Inc., a fellowship of interdependent churches and ministries in the Southeastern United States; and

Whereas, Bishop Moore also serves as the executive vice chairman of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc.; and

Whereas, together with his beloved wife, Jametta Chandler Moore, he has reared two fine children, Chandler David and Chayla Danielle; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate values the ministry of Bishop Moore, and the members look forward to hearing of his continued blessing to his congregations and community.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Bishop Brian David Moore, the senior pastor of the Life Center Churches in Charleston and Charlotte; the presiding prelate of The Life Center Fellowship of Interdependent Churches and Ministries, Inc., and the executive vice chairman of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Bishop Brian David Moore.

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