Dr. H. Bernard Young, Sr. is a native of Wrightsville, Ga. He is the eldest child of Herbert and the late Hattie Pearl Young.  He attended Johnson County High School system. He’s the brother of Cynthia Channell Brown and the uncle of Jalen Alexander Brown. He is the husband to Dolores Young and the father to Bernautica, Bianca, BJ and the late Kerek. He’s the gdad to Journee Charde' Graddy.

 

Reared in a family where Christian values were instilled; he would accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age. Even as a child, he exemplified a deep sense of compassion and respect for others.   These early years laid the foundation for the life and the ministry of a humble, devoted servant of God.

 

Although best known for his preaching and teaching, Pastor Young's ministry began in music. Reared in a family of gifted musicians, he discovered his passion for music thus becoming active in his local church music ministry under the leadership of Rev. James E. Thomas. Although he was extremely passionate about the music ministry, he soon realized that this ministry was not a substitute for the calling upon his life.  

 

In June of 1997, he would accept the call God had placed on his life; however, four years passed before commencing his preaching  ministry. He was licensed and ordained and in September of 2001 he went on to preach his first sermon at Vickers Hill Baptist Church of Wrightsville, GA “Have You Seen the Light?” Acts9:1-6.  As he faithfully served under the leadership of Rev. David Hall, he was blessed to preach several revivals, homecoming and church anniversary services throughout the community. As of 2023, Pastor Young has been preaching the gospel for twenty plus years.

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With his ever fervent hunger and thirst to intellectually and spiritually grow in the ministry, he would begin his theological training in 2004.  He has matriculated through a number of college degrees including an Associates degree from Tripp Bible Institute Marion, North Carolina, and then his Bachelor's degree in Christian Education from Emmanuel Baptist University Connelly Springs, North Carolina. He went on to earn a Master's degree from Emmanuel Baptist University in Christian Education, and later he earned his Doctor's degree from Cason Theological Institute in Theology. He also studied at the Liberty University "Home" Institute in Lynchbury, Virginia where the late Jerry Falwell was Chancellor.

 

Pastor Young has accomplished honorable achievements since entering into the ministry in 2001. He has several religious, community, civic endeavors and affiliations.  In 2007, he was elected to the board of directors at Cason Theological institute, where he also serve as  a Regional Vice President of the GMBC (Georgia Missionary Baptist Convention Association).  He served as a member of the Johnson County Board of Education, his first term commencing in January 2013.  He is an accomplished author of two books: "Bridging the GAP" (A practical guide for connecting generations of the church) and "A Personal Testimony".

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He’s the Founder and Pastor of “The Relevant Church” of Rome, GA. The Relevant Church was established in the year of our LORD 2023. Pastor Young is continuing his education and anticipates growth!