PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

PASTOR SAM MORGAN

Reverend Dr. Samuel E. Morgan arrived in Fresno in 1986 on a track and field scholarship from

Southern California. As a member of the track and field team at California State University,

Fresno. Rev. Morgan contributed his talents in securing 4 conference championship titles in the

P.C.A.A. Pacific Coast Athletic Association and Big West Conferences. During his time at CSUF

he was an active participant in the (F.C.A.) Fellowship of Christian Athletes, afforded him the

opportunity to connect with the community through the sharing of his testimony throughout

Fresno County and community service projects and numerous outreach endeavors. His various

organizational and outreach involvements, afforded him the opportunity to connect with the

community through the sharing of his testimony throughout Fresno County. As one of the

founding members and vice-president of the local chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity

incorporated at Fresno State, he was able to become more involved in community events where

he developed and garnered a sense of belonging and purpose to those which he served. Rev.

Dr. Morgan completed his undergraduate degree in 1991, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in

Psychology.

His driven desire to continue to help others, motivated him to return to school in 1995, where he

pursued and completed a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from National University in

1997. His work within the community afforded him the ability to observe a need to effectively

serve people through therapeutic and counseling services.

Rev. Dr. Morgan began his ministerial career at the Westside Church of God in 1998, serving as

the 1 st youth pastor to be hired on as staff, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Paul L. Binion

II. He successfully served in that capacity for 5 years before becoming an associate minister,

serving the church in the area of congregation. In 2001, he became a licensed minister in the

Church of God and as a result of his diligence and steadfast work within the church, he was

ordained in 2008. Holding the position of Minister of Congregational Care, he had the

responsibility of serving and meeting the needs of the congregation with pastoral care,

premarital/marital and grief counseling, food and housing insecurities and crisis intervention.

With his responsibility growing within the church and his constant tutelage from Reverend Dr.

Paul L. Binion II, he completed his Doctoral degree in Christian Counseling from Ecclesia

University of Divinity, International, in 2012. By completing this degree Rev. Dr. Morgan was

able to hone in on his passions, which included the word of God, clinical and psychological

counseling. After years of exceptional service and faithfulness to the church and community

Reverend Dr. Morgan was elevated to assistant pastor in July of 2020.

Rev. Dr. Morgan not only exemplifies dedication at church he also serves as example of his

persistence and determination in creating equity across socioeconomic classes in his career.

Currently holding the position of Director of Disabled Students Program and Services within the

State Center Community College District, where he works to provide opportunities for s with

disabilities. This door was opened after serving a combined total of 16 years as a program

manager at Central Valley Regional Center and Executive Director for Resources for

Independence.

Rev. Dr. Morgan has been happily married to his wife, Bridgette of 27 years. The two have

prospered in their careers as well as raised 3 children. Their continued work in the community,

church and careers speaks volumes to the many blessings they have been afforded along their

journey. His passion for the ministry, service to people and therapeutic foundations have all

contributed immensely to his unique ability to lead and connect to others.