Bishop James Dixon Marks 42 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 being recognized for 42 years of pastoral leadership. Dixon, who became pastor at age 18, has grown the congregation from 150 members to more than 3,000.
HOUSTON — Bishop James W.E. Dixon II has spent 42 years leading The Community of Faith Church in Houston, Texas, a tenure that began when he was just 18 years old and has shaped one of the city's most prominent congregations.
Dixon delivered his first sermon at age 15 and was elected pastor of the church, then called Greater Mount Pillow Baptist Church, on July 19, 1981. Under his leadership, the congregation grew from roughly 150 members to more than 3,000.
In 1986, Dixon led the church to a new location on Pinemont Drive. In 1999, the congregation moved into a larger facility known as "The King's Dome."
Beyond the pulpit, Dixon has built a record of civic engagement. He serves as president of the Houston NAACP and chairs the Harris County Convention and Sports Corporation, which manages NRG Park. He has also served on the board of the Harris County Criminal Justice Coalition.
In 2006, Dixon was consecrated as a bishop and founded the Kingdom Builders Global Fellowship, an organization that supports pastors and congregations across the United States and conducts mission work in Uganda, East Africa.
Dixon holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Virginia University of Lynchburg, with research focused on urban social impact. He is an advocate for youth empowerment through organizations like Good Gang USA, Inc. and has been active in efforts to address poverty and human trafficking.
His ministry philosophy centers on what he calls "upskilling to uplift," combining economic and social empowerment with religious service.
Aframnews.com profiled Dixon's legacy in October 2026, noting his four decades of balancing pastoral duties with broader community leadership in one of Texas's largest cities.
