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Dr. David E. Ramirez

Director

Born in Argentina and holding a dual citizenship in Chile and the United States, Dr. David E. Ramirez has a long and illustrious history with the Church of God.

Dr. Ramirez is a recognized international speaker, writer, and a professor of Christian leadership, narrative preaching, church planting, and practical theology. He has served as a missionary (Argentina, Ecuador), local pastor (20 years), President of the South American Seminary (20 years), State Administrative Leader (USA), and Field Director for Latin America (8 years). He has also served for eight years (2016–2024) as the Third Assistant General Overseer for the Church of God and Executive Director of the Division of Education. Most recently, Dr. Ramirez served as Assistant Director to Church of God World Missions (2024–2026).

He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary and two Honorary doctoral degrees recognizing excellence in Christian ministry.

For two four-year terms, he was elected to the Church of God International Executive Council and has participated with numerous denominational and global ministry boards and committees, including ORU, Lee University Board of Trustees, and Bible League Global Board member.

Dr. Ramirez currently serves as General Director of World Missions, having been elected by his peers to serve the denomination in this capacity at the 2026 International Church of God General Assembly.

He and his wife, Fernanda, are parents to Santiago, Fernando, and Valeria and grandparents of Elias David.

Bishop Ishmael Charles

Assistant Director

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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.