Founder & Senior Pastor

Pastor Bobby R. Fowler is the Founder and Senior Pastor of United for Christ Ministries Church of God in Christ, established on March 23, 2014, in Plainfield, New Jersey. A passionate preacher and visionary leader, Pastor Fowler leads with a deep love for the Word of God and a compassionate heart for people. His ministry is rooted in restoration, empowerment, and building strong families through faith, discipline, and purpose.

Pastor Fowler was raised at House of Prayer COGIC in Plainfield, NJ, under the leadership of the late Elder Henry L. Pringle, and later Bishop William T. Cahoon, Prelate of the New Garden State Jurisdiction. At the age of 13, he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, marking the beginning of a lifelong commitment to ministry and service.

Under Bishop Cahoon’s leadership and mentorship, Pastor Fowler has served more than 20 years in various roles within the Church of God in Christ at the local, district, and jurisdictional levels. His service has included District and Local Minister of Music, Head of the Media Ministry Department, District Youth President (2005–2014), and he currently serves as the District Minister of Music for the Chandler D. Owens Memorial District and Co-Minister of Music for the New Garden State Jurisdiction.

He was ordained a Minister in 2002 and licensed as an Elder in 2012.

Beyond the pulpit, Pastor Fowler is deeply committed to community transformation. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Impact of Hope Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring, reentry support, leadership development, and economic empowerment initiatives that strengthen families and uplift communities.

Pastor Fowler holds a degree in Christian Education from Grace Hill Bible University, an Educational Facilities & Grounds Administration Certification from Rutgers University, and a Transformation Life Coach Certification. He is currently pursuing a degree in Business/Public Administration at Union County College to further enhance his leadership and community development impact.

He is the proud father of three beautiful daughters and a devoted grandfather to one granddaughter and one grandson. His greatest desire is to build a legacy of faith, integrity, and generational impact that will outlast him.