November 28, 2024
The Holy Word Church held its first Feed the Community outreach.
Our story
Sent out to do a work.
“Therefore I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down.” Nehemiah 6:3
Through much prayer and fasting, Pastor Charlie Grear Jr. was charged by God to do the work of a shepherd. He served faithfully at Tabernacle Church under the leadership of the late Bishop R. Wells and Dr. J. Wells throughout his Christian journey. He was baptized on October 22, 1994, received the gift of the Holy Ghost, and was ordained an elder in January 2000.
After Bishop Wells passed, God instructed Pastor Grear to attend Church at New Orleans (CANO) under the leadership of Bishop Kevin J. Boyd Sr.. As Bishop Boyd preached the Word of God, chains were broken and Pastor Grear was prepared for the work to which he had been called.
On August 1, 2020, Bishop Kevin J. Boyd Sr. laid hands on Pastor Grear, anointed him and sent him out to do the work of a shepherd. The Holy Word Church was founded that day. Pastor Grear placed the ministry under Bishop Boyd and the Church of Apostolic Faith (C.A.F.). On June 7, 2024, he was ordained a pastor in the C.A.F. Fellowship, with Bishop Boyd serving as Presiding Bishop.
Pastor Grear and The Holy Word Church remain grateful to CANO and Bishop Boyd for the compassion they have shown the saints. Today the church continues in the same calling: Pentecost in experience, Apostolic in doctrine, sharing the love of Jesus in worship and throughout the community.
First Lady & ministry leader
Lady Terri Walker Grear
Known with love as “Lady T.”
Pastor Charlie Grear Jr. and Lady T. were united in marriage on March 3, 2024. Before joining him in ministry, Lady T. served faithfully at New Philippians Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Anthony JeanMarie, where she was Youth Director and a member of the Praise Team.
She now serves alongside her husband as Praise & Worship Leader at The Holy Word Church. She also serves the community through the fourth-Saturday outreach and the church’s women and dance ministries. On June 27, 2026, Lady T. launched Passion & Purpose Dance Ministry, which made its debut during the church’s anniversary celebration.
Milestones of service
The work continues.
The church’s history is measured not only in dates, but in people fed, clothed, prayed for and welcomed.
January 9, 2025
The fourth Saturday of every month became Feeding the Community Day. Since then, thousands have received meals, clothing and non-perishable food, along with prayer and ministry.
January 26 & March 16, 2025
The women held their first Women’s Fellowship and first Women’s Day Service, and a Liturgical Dance Ministry was established.
Every first Saturday in August
The church distributes school supplies and backpacks to children throughout the community.
Family & prayer
A family serving together.
Pastor Charlie and Lady T.’s children are Charlie III, Lloyd, Charlieta, Charliethia and Destiny. Their grandchildren are Xyane, Xander, Ariel, Carly, Zhuri, Xaiden Josiah, Malanie, Chosen, Harleigh Grace, Xhane Emmanuel, Riley and Sire Jasper. They are also blessed with two goddaughters, Tenia and Amiyah.
Pastor Grear thanks God for his father, Pastor Charlie Grear Sr., who has supported him; his late mother, Minister Gail Lemon; and his siblings Karen, Charlicia, Derrick and Timothy. Please continue to pray for Pastor Charlie and Lady T. as they carry out the work God has assigned to them.
Our bishop
Bishop Kevin J. Boyd Sr.
The Holy Word Church was sent out under Bishop Kevin J. Boyd Sr. of Church at New Orleans (CANO). Pastor Grear placed the ministry under Bishop Boyd and the Church of Apostolic Faith (C.A.F.), and the churches continue serving people together.
