Pastors Itenerary

Bishop Lee C. Carter, Jr was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 22, 1955, to Hattie H Hall and the Rev. L.C. Carter, Sr, who later married Dorothea Bridges, affectionally known as Mother Carter.

He moved to Pittsburgh at a young age. Bishop graduated from Westinghouse High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh, The University of Maryland, and The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

 He holds an associate and a bachelor’s degree in divinity from Erie Bible College and has just received a graduate certificate in episcopal studies from Beulah Heights University, October 2024.

Bishop Carter was ordained as a deacon at age 16 by his father, Rev. L. C. Carter, Sr,

who was the Founder and Pastor of the New Grace Missionary Baptist church in the Homewood section of Pittsburgh. He was also Interim Pastor of New Grace from 2006 thru 2009.

Bishop Lee C. Carter, Jr, served in the United States Armed Forces for six years and he received the Army Accommodations Medal during Operation Steel Scorpion. 

Bishop Carter is a Vietnam Veteran and is proud to have served his country. Bishop worked for Greyhound for 14 years. He also worked for the United Parcel Service for 23 years and retired on August 1, 2015.

Bishop Carter is currently on the executive Board of Faith and Blue, a national organizer of police and clergy. He is married to Elder Ellen, and is the father of three children: Duane, Latesha, and

Donte, and the grandfather of seven grandchildren. Bishop Carter has 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

Bishop Lee C. Carter, Jr was called to Pastor Lily Baptist Church in 1988 and remained there until 1999 when God touched him and gave him a vision.

 In January 1999, Bishop Carter became Pastor and Founder of the King of Kings Baptist Ministries. He first ministered from his

home in Monroeville, PA and there were 15 people in attendance. Three months later, the

congregation moved into its present-day worship facility at 5169 Broad Street in the city of Pittsburgh. The congregation has grown since its conception.

Bishop Lee C. Carter, Jr was the Western District Overseer for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship of PA for 13 years. He was the 1st Assistant to the State Bishop for 5 years. In April 2015, Bishop Lee C. Carter was elevated as the State Overseer of Pennsylvania for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. On June 26, 2017, Bishop Lee C. Carter, Jr was consecrated and now serves as the Bishop for the State of Pennsylvania for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International.

Bishop Carter’s favorite scripture is II Corinthians 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and see my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land”. Bishop Carter does not just preach and teach the Word; He lives the Word!