State Administrative Bishop
Bishop Rob Bailey
Rob Bailey serves as Administrative Bishop for the Church of God in Texas. His leadership journey includes serving as International Youth Director, State Youth Director, lead pastor, and youth pastor.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, and has been awarded two Doctorates of Divinity. He serves on the board of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary and the Church of God Publishing board, and is a published author.
Beyond the pulpit, Rob is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former semi-pro football player, and certified USA Wrestling coach.
His greatest partnership is with his wife, Christal, an ordained Church of God minister, published author, and Director of Women’s Ministries for the Church of God in Texas. Together they have raised four children and are proud grandparents of seven grandchildren.
Youth & Discipleship Director
Bishop Richie Ypung
Bishop Richie Young married his high school sweetheart, Amber Young, and together they have celebrated 23 years of marriage. They are the proud parents of four children: Kirsten, Maddy, Brylee, and Elijah. Their family has faithfully served alongside one another throughout their years of ministry.
Before entering full-time ministry, Bishop Young attended college on a baseball scholarship and studied secondary education. He later completed the Plasterers Local 3 apprenticeship program, advancing to journeyman and eventually riding boss. During his 17 years in the construction industry, he gained valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.
In 2012, Bishop Young surrendered his life to the Lord and received his call into ministry. He served his local church as youth pastor for eight years, investing in young people and helping them grow in their relationship with Christ. He also served for two years as executive pastor and as a member of the church’s Missions Board.
In 2018, Bishop Young was called to pastor his first church in De Soto, Missouri, where he and Amber faithfully served the congregation.
In 2022, Bishop Young began serving the Church of God in Arizona as Youth and Discipleship Director. During his four years in Arizona, he worked alongside pastors, youth leaders, volunteers, students, and families throughout the state. He also served as Lead Pastor of the Payson Church of God, where he and his family developed meaningful relationships and witnessed God transform many lives.
Bishop Young is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry and plans to pursue a master’s degree. His journey from the construction field into pastoral and statewide ministry reflects his passion for developing leaders, strengthening the local church, and helping the next generation discover and fulfill their God-given purpose.
Women’s Ministries Director
Christal Bailey
Christal Bailey is an ordained minister in the Church of God. She and her husband, Rob, have been married and partners in ministry since 1993. They are blessed with four children and seven grandchildren.
Christal is a published author and ministers the gospel through teaching, preaching, training, and writing.
Currently, Christal serves as the Women’s Ministries Director for the Church of God in Texas. Previously, she held the position of International Girls Ministries Coordinator for the Church of God at the International Youth and Discipleship Department in Cleveland, Tennessee. Christal also served as the State Girls Ministries Coordinator for Church of God congregations in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and South Carolina. Additionally, she has served as the Fine Arts Director for multiple local Church of God congregations. Christal currently serves as a member of the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Board and the Iris B. Vest SpiritCare Center Board.
Girl’s Ministries Coordinator
Amber Young
Amber Young and her husband, Richie, have been married for 23 years and have four children together. She has served as the Girls Ministries Coordinator for the state of Arizona for the past four years. Amber also has eight years of experience in school administration, where she has served in various administrative and leadership capacities.
Amber is currently completing her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Management. Her background in administration, ministry, and education has provided her with extensive experience in leadership, organization, and serving others. She is passionate about supporting ministry, developing leaders, and using her experience and education to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Evangelism Director
Bishop Brandon Bohannon
Brandon Bohannon is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God. Brandon is the 4th generation of Church of God Lead Pastor and currently serves as the Lead Pastor of The WORD@Lakeside since 2017 and the founding Pastor of The WORD@Springtown (2023) and The WORD@Aledo (2026).
He is excited to serve his Texas COG family for a 2nd term in the dual-role of Pastor and State Evangelism Director. Brandon is passionate about sharing and learning as well as encouraging and equipping healthy pastors, healthy churches, and healthy church planting. Brandon has also served as the Lead Pastor at Vision Heights Church in Brady, Texas, the pastor of Student Ministries at Griffin Center Point Church in Griffin, Georgia, and the youth pastor at Spotswood Church of God in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Brandon is currently serving his 2nd term on the World Missions Board for the Church of God and has served 8 years on the Board of Directors of the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home and the Iris Vest SpiritCare Center, both in Sevierville, Tennessee. Brandon has also served on Texas COG elected boards and appointed committees. He is a District Overseer, a conference and camp speaker, and active on multiple elected city, community, school and government boards. He loves Evangelism, outreach, and missions and has now preached the Gospel on 4 continents and across the US. ALL Glory to Jesus!
In addition to his ministry experience, he holds a Bachelor of Music Performance from Texas Tech University and was a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union for professional stage actors. He performed professionally at Casa Mañana in Fort Worth, Gaylord Entertainment’s Rockin’ at Rockville High, and for Texas Tech University’s office of the Chancellor. He and Kelly, an award winning High School Math Teacher, have been married for over 29 years and have two amazing sons, Keats and Kemp.