Pastor Arlise Carson

"Called Into This Time for God's Purpose" - Acts 26:16-18

    

Pastor Arlise Carson was born and raised in the city of Portsmouth, Virginia.  She is the daughter of Gabrielle McSwain-Bazemore and Robert McSwain, and the second born of four siblings, Arnette, Robert and Jasmine McSwain.  Pastor Arlise is happily married to Pastor Tiate Carson, a native of Detroit, MI who she serves with in miniThe Carsons have two daughters named Bria and Imani.

     

Pastor Arlise graduated from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Va. in 1998 with a B.A. in Political Science Pre-Law.  In December of 2002, she received her Master of Professional Studies in Urban Ministry from Nyack College Alliance Theological Seminary in New York.  In June of 2005, she received her Master of Science in Education/Special Education Childhood from Touro College Graduate School of Education and Psychology in New York. In October of 2008, she fulfilled all requirements for her Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Urban Ministry from Nyack College Alliance Theological Seminary in New York. Pastor Arlise currently holds certifications in the areas of pedagogy and educational administration. She presently works as an assistant principal in the Leander Independent School District and operates her own graphic art and design business, AC Creations.

   

In 2004, Pastor Arlise relocated to San Antonio, TX with her husband after his appointment as senior pastor of Bethel AME Church. In 2006, the Carsons relocated to Austin, TX where her husband was appointed as senior pastor of Grant AME Worship Center in Austin, TX.  While serving int he AME Church, Pastor Arlise was ordained an itinerant deacon then elder.  After having served as the minister to women at various churches under the leadership of her husband, in December 2008, under the leading of the Holy Spirit, she and her husband planted Spirit and Truth Christian Church in Round Rock, TX. Her purpose and calling is to rebuild the city, set the captives free and make His name great!

      

Pastor Arlise is a woman that earnestly perseveres to walk in the excellence of God, so that she may glorify Him in all she does.  For truly, "The Set Time Has Come" for this messenger of God to reveal His message in the earth.  Let God be glorified!

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