Bishop James W.E. Dixon II Marks 40 Years Leading Houston's Community of Faith Church
Bishop James W.E. Dixon II, senior pastor of The Community of Faith Church in Houston, Texas, is marking his 40th anniversary of leadership in October 2026. Dixon, who also serves as president of the Houston NAACP, has built the church into a center for civil rights advocacy, economic empowerment, and global humanitarian work.
Bishop James W.E. Dixon II is marking 40 years as senior pastor of The Community of Faith Church in Houston, Texas, in October 2026.
Dixon took the helm of the church in 1986 and has since grown it into one of Houston's most prominent African American congregations. Under his leadership, the church has expanded its reach beyond Sunday services into civil rights advocacy, workforce development, and international humanitarian work.
Dixon also serves as president of the Houston NAACP, a role that has placed him at the center of local debates over policing, education, and economic equity. He has been a consistent voice calling for accountability in city government and greater investment in Black communities.
Through his Kingdom Builders Global Fellowship, Dixon has led humanitarian efforts in Africa and the Caribbean, focusing on clean water access, education, and community development.
The 40th anniversary celebration drew church members, civic leaders, and faith community partners from across the Houston area. Speakers highlighted Dixon's approach to ministry, which combines spiritual formation with practical action on social and economic issues.
Dixon has said his goal has always been to build a church that serves the whole person, not just the spiritual dimension. That philosophy has shaped the Community of Faith's programming, which includes job training, financial literacy classes, and health screenings alongside traditional worship services.
