Bishop Ishmael Charles is married to Patricia Charles, and their union has been blessed with two married children, Ishika and Ishroy, and three grandchildren, Grace, Faith, and Alroy.  He has an earned Bachelor of Science in Theology from Lee University and a Master of Biblical Arts from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, being awarded the Alumnus of the Year Award from the Seminary in 1994.

Bishop Charles is an ordained bishop in the Church of God and has served in several capacities such as Youth Director, Missions Coordinator, and Evangelism Director.  His accomplishments include being appointed a member of the Church of God World Missions Board from 1998–2006.  He also served as an elected member of the International Executive Council of Eighteen from 2004–2008 and was reappointed to the Executive Council in 2010–2014, 2016–2022, and 2024–2026.

In 1994, Bishop Charles was appointed as the Administrative Bishop for the Islands of St. Kitts, Nevis, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and the British Virgin Islands.   In 2012, he was appointed Caribbean Field Director for Church of God World Missions, where he served with excellence and distinction until July 2026.

Most recently, Bishop Charles was honored at the 2026 International Church of God General Assembly when he was elected by his peers to serve the denomination as Assistant Director of World Missions.

Bishop Charles has ministered the gospel at numerous seminars, crusades, revivals, camp meetings, and conferences across the United States, England, Kenya, Zambia, Indonesia, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the entire Caribbean. He gives all honor and glory to God for what has been accomplished through his ministry.