Bishop Brooks is the third-longest serving Church of God in Christ bishop in the history of the State of Michigan. During that time, his programs and initiatives have benefitted laity and clergy alike. His latest contribution will be the launching of the first Church of God in Christ credit union in the State of Michigan, beginning Fall, 2004.
It is another example of how he continues
to work for the strength and credibility of the
Church of God in Christ both regionally and
nationally.
Bishop P.A. Brooks recently announced the establishment of the Public Policy Institute of Justice. It will be a civic, social and educational arm of the Church of God in Christ in the State of Michigan.
The Public Policy Institute for Justice
has been certified by the Internal Revenue Service as a corporation, and is organized and will operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of sections 170(c) (2) (B), 501 (c) (3), 2055 (a) (2) and 2552 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Nation’s first Blue Cross/Blue Shield Program for local pastors.- Purchased and renovated Northeast Michigan’s Jurisdictional Cathedral Center.
- Directly or indirectly responsible for purchasing, financing, renovating, or building new churches for over 50 pastors within the jurisdiction.
- Instituted the First Interactive Ministerial Alliance Meetings allowing local pastors to plan and implement their own agendas, which include speakers, training topics, workshops, resource sharing and praise & worship.
- Compensation Program for widows of local pastors.
- Life Insurance for local pastors.
- Founder of the Public Policy Institute for Justice, a 501-(c) (3) organization.