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Dean A. Brown is the Founding and Senior Pastor of Christ Alive Christian Center in the Bronx, New York. Founded in 1993, the church continues to impact the local community and its global outreaches. Through his ministry, many have come to have faith in Christ, and have grown in their relationship with Him.
He speaks candidly on topics relating to personal and spiritual growth, finances, marriage, relationships, and leadership. His ability to establish goals, to exert sound leadership, and to motivate others to action serves as a model for others to emulate. His commitment to making a difference in this generation has paved the way for him to share the gospel and the Word of God to a wide audience, which includes students, members of clergy, business professionals, Christian organizations and conventions, as well as secular audiences and organizations, both in the United States and to many nations of the world. He also serves as a mentor and coach to many in ministry.
Pastor Dean, as he’s affectionately called, was called into the ministry in 1981 and has actively been involved on a full-time basis since April 1993. He is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training College. Since his call into the ministry, God has used him as an instrument to touch the lives of people through his simple, yet straightforward teaching which has helped to take people to a higher level of living as they learn that, “Without expectation, there can be no manifestation, because your expectation is your faith in action.”
Pastor Dean is the proud husband of Debrah E. Brown, who serves alongside him in ministry, and the proud father of two wonderful children, Deanna and David.
In addition to being the co-founder of Christ Alive Christian Center, Pastor Debrah assists her husband with the pastoral oversight of the church. Along with her other responsibilities, she leads the Children’s Ministry as well as the Women of Excellence Ministry of Christ Alive.
Pastor Debrah loves ministering to women and children. Her passion is challenging women to raise their self-esteem so that they can become the, “Victorious women that God has called them to be.” She is committed to the healthy development of children, not just in their spiritual lives, but in every area.
God has used Pastor Debrah to touch and empower many. She is a mentor and “mom” to many young women, and an encourager, friend, and relationship coach to older women. Her honest and practical approach to life issues has caused her to be sought out by even those who are her peers.
Pastor Debrah ministers at Christ Alive Christian Center, other local churches in the New York metropolitan area as well as other states and internationally.
As a graduate of Herbert H. Lehman College, Pastor Debrah earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Dietetic Food and Nutrition. She is a devoted and committed wife and mother, an Ordained Minister of the gospel, and a member of the Board of Directors of Christ Alive Christian Center.
Pastor Lanre Somorin, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with a subspecialty in addiction psychiatry. He currently serves as the medical director of an outpatient mental-health not for profit agency. He has been listed as a top psychiatrist in the Hudson Valley yearly from 2006 till 2021 by the Castle Connelly Top Doctor’s issue. Dr. Somorin has served in various leadership positions in his career, including being the clinical consultant for the Army Substance Abuse Program, West Point NY.
He is an associate pastor in Christ Alive Christian Center in the Bronx, New York. He has co-led the Marriage and Family Life Ministry at Christ Alive (along with his wife) for many years. Pastor (Dr) Lanre Somorin is a gifted teacher of the word. His mission is to help people remove emotional, behavioral, and spiritual barriers so they can discover hope and recover purpose for their lives.
He is the author of four books: Seize your Moment- 31 keys to Unmasking Everyday Opportunities, The Power Of A New Beginning, Transition To Greater, and his latest release, Thriving in Changing Seasons. Each book has its own study guide for group or individual study and has been used both in churches and in the private sector. He has been featured on the Christian Television Network-The Herman and Sharon show.
He has been married for twenty-seven years and is blessed with two children.
Pastor Barrington W. Morris was born in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica West Indies.
He’s a graduate of Bethel Bible College of the Caribbean where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theology with a minor in Counseling Psychology. Pastor Morris subsequently earned an Advanced Diploma in Education. He also earned a Master of Art Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Alliance Graduate School of Counselling (Nyack College) in NY and practices as a psychotherapist in New York City.
In 2009 he migrated to the USA to serve as Minister of Music and Associate Pastor at Christ Alive Christian Center (CACC) in The Bronx, New York. He holds ordination through CACC and is a licensed marriage officer in NY.
Before migrating to the USA, he served as the Associate Pastor at the Brown’s Town New Testament Church of God and as Choir Director at the Brown’s Town Community College for six years. He also lectured at Sigma College of Nursing.
Pastor Morris has travelled to Caribbean countries conducting Choir/Praise and Worship workshops, while also ministering at various events. He has also ministered musically and through preaching the Word of God in countries such as St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. He recorded his first album “God Will Stand By You” and is currently working on new music projects.
Barrington’s philosophy exudes faith and is captured in the simple phrase: “circumstances do not determine the outcome of life, one’s attitude towards the circumstances does.”
Fun facts: He enjoys entertaining guests and is fascinated by cultures with English as a second language. He enjoys traveling, learning Spanish, Arabic, and prefers training others to sing than singing himself. He enjoys creating his own dishes.
AFFILIATE CHURCHES
When you support Christ Alive, you are also supporting ministries across the globe. We currently have affiliate churches in:
JAMAICA
Kingston
Christ Alive Christian Centre
Rev. Kirk Nicholson
Rev. Dean A. Brown, Founder
50 Hagley Park Road
Shop #1
Kingston 10
Jamaica, West Indies
(876) 908-0064
GHANA
Accra