Bishop Sheldon McCarter's Biography

Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter

Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter is the Senior Bishop of the Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was born April 10, 1961 to Dr. R. T. and Lady McCarter in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Bishop McCarter is the third of four siblings, all of whom serve God as Ministers of the Gospel. He is married to the love of his life and his partner in ministry, Co-Pastor Joyce N. McCarter. They are blessed with three children Xavia, Alana, and Alaya.

Bishop McCarter said yes to his call into the ministry in 1982 under the pastoral leadership of Dr. R. T. McCarter. He began as pastor of Cleveland Avenue Christian Church in August 1988. The tremendous anointing on his life, his zeal to serve God in excellence, and his heart for people led this ministry into phenomenal growth. The church grew from 200 members in 1988 to more than 3000 members today.

The vision and wisdom of God inspired Bishop McCarter to embark upon undoubtedly the most significant accomplishment to-date in his ministry-the completion of what is now the Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church. We celebrated the completion of the 33,000 square foot edifice in October of 1999. In September 2001, we celebrate the completion of the Signs and Wonders Learning Academy and the 32,000 square foot S.M. McCarter Family Life Center in January 2002.

Bishop McCarter has ministered the Word of God all across the United States. His anointing to teach and preach the Gospel changes lives everywhere he ministers. Even though his ministry as Bishop of one of the largest churches in Winston Salem and his many duties in the community keeps him extremely busy, he remains touchable to his members. He remains humble so that God can continue elevating him to new levels. His heart’s desire is to challenge and change lives through the Word of God.