| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Loran Livingston |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | November 14, 1952. As of 2025, he is around 73 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Wife / Engaged / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 4 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
| What happened to Loran Livingston? | Loran Livingston is the senior pastor at Charlotte Central Church of God in Charlotte, NC. “Forward in Faith” can be heard on The Light FM on Sunday nights at 8:00PM, or anytime on The Light FM App. |
Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Now leading the Central Church for more than four decades (since 1977), Pastor Loran Livingston has expanded the church to more than 8,000 from 22 members.
- A speaker for the radio ministry, “Forward in Faith,” Loran is well-known for his presentations at prayer conferences, camp meetings, and previous convocation services at Lee University.
- As per his official website profile, Pastor Livingston enjoys the opportunity to help people see Jesus’s love for them.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Born on November 14, 1952, Loran was raised in Anson County, North Carolina, in a God-fearing home.
- Loran and his wife Sandra Weatherby began a ministry life after his higher education and the following marriage.
- Loran and Sandra have four daughters, three sons-in-law, and a few grandchildren.
- Besides his work in spreading the word of Christ, Pastor Loran also loves fishing and golfing.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- In 1977, Loran’s life was dramatically and personally changed by the love of Christ during his education in theology at Lee University.
- The love and acceptance of Christ dramatically and personally changed his life as a college student.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Dr. Livingston served on the Board of Media Ministries and the Church of God Executive Council.
- Before serving as the Central Church Pastor, Loran also served as the state evangelist in Southern Ohio.
- He also served on the Christian Education and State Youth Board in Ohio for the Church of God denomination.
- After moving to Charlotte, Loran started his duties at the newly formed Central Church of God in Charlotte, N.C, in May 1977. Before accepting the pastorate of Central Church in 1977, Loran served as an evangelist for almost five years.
- Under Loran’s leadership, the facilities of Central Church were expanded three times from 1977 to 1988 to accommodate its growth. Also, Sunday morning worship services grew to 1,600 members.
- Central Church hosts more than forty nationalities every Sunday while hearing the love of Jesus Christ as far as race relations are concerned in Charlotte. The church strongly believes in racial equality.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- During his 40+ years of church experience, Loran’s crux message has not changed with changing times – the power of the Cross, the truth of Scripture, and the greatness of grace.
- As a master storyteller and an engaging preacher, Pastor Loran has an honest, bold, and charismatic style, bringing his message to life. Every sermon Loran delivers carries a message of encouragement and hope.
- Pastor Loran always points to Jesus Christ for real hope, even though modern-day challenges are complex and the Central church’s congregation is beautifully diverse.
- Under Loran and his wife’s leadership, the congregation actively helps women face an unplanned pregnancy through life, serves those in poverty, and manages programs to assist seniors.
- Loran Livingston is part of The Church of God International Council of Eighteen. It is a body of 18 ministers elected during the biennial General Assembly from within the ranks of the Church of God’s Ordained Bishops.
- In April 2017, in celebration of 40 years of Pastor Loran’s ministry, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize Pastor Loran for his services at Charlotte’s Central Church of God.
- In the fight against human trafficking, Pastor Loran and his Central Church have been known to host a yearly 5000-meter race to raise awareness.
- Pastor Livingston told FOX in July 2010 that his church does not condone anti-gay street preacher’s Operation Save America tactics. He quoted “We don’t think strong-arm tactics or belligerence or violence is in any way a method to bring people to know the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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I’m just wondering how much money he makes with his preaching, and how much of it he gives back ?
My wife and I are Christians in Australia, and we came across Pastor Livingston as a result of the publicity surrounding his critique of the “Trump Bible” – though the very term itself is blasphemous. (It is the HOLY Bible.) We were thrilled to listen to his bold and fearless denunciation of the idolatry implicit in Trump’s attempt to monetise the Word of God – alongside Trump Vodka, Trump steaks and Trump University. We saw this as a powerful rebuke to those many supposed evangelicals , most of them them being “prosperity Gospel” proponents, who have hitched their wagons to Trump’s cause and have the chutzpah to claim him – the least Christian of all U.S Presidents – as being “The Chosen One”. The man claims that he has never done wrong, and therefore has no need of repentance. Blasphemy! Pastor Livingston, God bless you; may you continue to preach the unvarnished Word of God.
I just recently heard about the Bible conflict and Trump. We are so easy to judge this man’s intentions and heart. He has been drawn much closer to God according to Pastors who are in close contact with him. He is still a “baby” Christian” He has to grow and if he is sincere time will reveal this as well. I truly believe he meant well by enclosing those documents because as he said, many people may have never read them since they are not being taught in history. Sadly this has been used by CNN, MSNBC and others to help support the other party. Loran comments may have caused others to decide not to vote. The people who hate Trump are loving this conflict. It has help them. I love the Lord Jesus Christ. I read and pray every day so, to say if you bought one of those bibles you do not pray and read is commending people. Most Christians know God is all powerful and all knowing. No of course Trump is not our God neither do we think of him as any more than a man trying to make a difference for good.. I did not buy one but many people did and with good intentions. We as Christians must speak out and stand together. Not be divided.
I believe reading God’ word tells me we are to follow God’ laws. When God’ laws are under attack by the Devil we fight back using God’ law. God uses people like Trump for his will. The Bible tells of many used. No man but 1 has been perfect, the 1 that was perfect is Jesus. Voting is one of the ways of fighting evil!
Trump is trying to do good? Maybe for himself. Have you ever listened how he refers to others who oppose him as scum, rerarted, venom,etc. Did you ever hear him call Putin such names. No, he loves dictators little rocket man, Oregon of Hungary Are you not aware of him saying how he wants to imprison people who do not agree with him. Do you not hear the lies he tells, twist the truth. Do you not see him cozying up to the richest man in the world. May God open your eyes to see and believe how dangerous a second term under Trump would be.
If Trumps intentions for the sake of the Bible were to spreads God’s word he could have raised money to disburse the Bible as is for free. There is a verse in the Bible tat indicates it is blasphemous to add or delete God’s word. Indeed there is a conflict that was completely ignored for the desire for Profit. How much a part a trump played in the creation is not clear but he definitely is a fallible human being that did something wrong and blasphemous according to the Bible’s teachings. He has no idea and when you have no idea it probably is best to not use a resource you are not welled versed in at a minimum.
You are 100% correct. It borders on heresy to suggest Christians should not vote based upon our Biblical wisdom. The United States is drowning in moral turpitude and the Church of Jesus Christ must answer the call to oust evil from the Halls of Congress. Anytime MSNBC liberals uphold Christianity bashing by the likes of Livingston, or anyone, from the pulpit I will question the legitimacy of Livingston’s teachings.
How can anyone and why do people defend Trump and keep making excuses for him and deny what he says and does as being wrong. What hold does he have on people? What power does this man have over people that they can’t see him for who he truly is. Every time he open his mouth, he’s saying something foul or putting someone down or mocking someone and his base laughs and think it’s funny. All he does is brag and boast. What does the Bible say about that? How can you deny that now you all voted him in And now this is on you. Sometimes God gives you what you want because you’re persistent. Now we have to deal with this ego driven narcissist for four years. But as some others think I don’t think he’ll make it to four years. He will either mentally decline or he will be removed. We are not going to tolerate his toxic dysfunction and his unrelenting demand for loyalty. Just wait till you see what you voted for It’s going to be a circus!
As long as LORAN Livingston preaches only the Bible, he is fine by me! People try to find fault with everybody. Just trust Jesus and God’s Word and you will be ok. All I ever have seen with Loran has been good and Scriptural. No one is perfect but I believe he is a good man. Most importantly, has he led anyone to Jesus as their Savior? If he has, then he has done a good job! Love is more important than tearing someone down. Speak the Truth, Loran and you will continue to be just fine!
I have watched you on YouTube, but the announcements of what your message will be about, shows pictures of political people. This is not about them for what you are preaching at that time. Who puts this on there? I believe that your messages are true and needful for the hour in which we live. Maybe I am not understanding this use of the pictures as a lead in to your sermons.
I personally identity with Dr, Loren Livingston. He is a man of one book (the Bible). He shoots straight from the Word of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ. He stands against sin, and calls sin by name. He opposes radical bashing against gay people, and publicly invites people from that particular community to worship at Central Church of God without targeting them for membership..
I feel that he is a real and true pastor who excels in servant leadership. We all need to encourage such leaders, and support their ministry. Long live Loren!!!
I listen to Pastor Livingston every day. He is true to the word of God. Blessings.
Matthew 7:21-23, where Jesus says, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness'”.
Thank you. I was following way too far behind. God’s truth was made clearer to me through your message. His Will be done!
Let me be as clear as I possibly can; A Preacher who bashes ANY KJV Bible, whether It has a flag on the front cover or not, and whether It has an addendum of US Founding documents or not; documents, by the way, that were written by God-fearing men, who formulated those documents based on principles found in the KJV Bible,, is not, nor ever will be, one of my heroes. If Loran Livingston were honest, he. probably hates Donald Trump; the Donald Trump that urged all Americans, during Easter 2024, to purchase, and read, a KJV Bible. The ” other guy ” was promoting transgenderism during the same time period, and I have never seen any footage of Loran Livingston bashing this OBVIOUS BLASPHEMY. Because of this, I have to wonder just who’s side Loran Livingston is really on.
Trump’s only motivations are making money (e.g. selling his Bible, shoes, flags, etc.) and staying out of prison.
This couldn’t be further from the truth.
Trump was promoting the Bible which is the KJV- Hebrews 10:7
Only President in my lifetime that walked with Pro- Life & promoter of Jesus Christ
Oh boy, are you gullible before Trump ran for President, he was pro-choice. He switched parties because he thought Republicans were more gullible than Democrats even now. Trump is changing his stance on abortion. Trump has admitted to not reading the Bible, not having a favorite verse and not needing to repent of his sins. Please open your eyes and see this man for who he really is! Trump is the biggest con man, but he doesn’t fool all of us.
You are absolutely right. I started watching Pastor Livingston on YouTube because I was struggling with my own faith and I was touched by many of his messages. Yesterday he started talking about the floods in NC and how this government wasn’t helping. I know this to be completely untrue. And then he said that conservatives believe in following the constitution and liberals want to change it! Apparently he has never heard Trump say he wants to do away with the constitution! I lost so much respect for Pastor Livingston after he started talking about politics. It made me very sad.
God fearing Slave owners. I know who you are. Yes I clearly know you put your politics in the same vain as your religion. Obvious Blasphemy.
I agree whole heartedly, Larry.
Well said Larry. People in north Korea and china would love to have those documents for their government.what would Livingston be preaching there.id also add that Abraham,Moses, Joseph, Daniel, Isaiah, Jesus Paul and John the Baptist king David were all involved in government affairs which he seems to condemn.does he also mean that people shouldn’t fight to get the ten commandments into schools or creationism?he comes off self-righteous. Yes and that’s all counter productive!
I agree with you 100%
Every cheating businessmen can attach constitution in the Bible. The real leader should try to attach the Bible in the constitution, shouldn’t he?
You missed his point entirely. Might want to think about your speculations/accusations and dial it back a little. This pastor is right on target. And NO…I don’t hate Trump either!
He didn’t bash the KJV…he bashed the changing and adding to it. God’s word is to save the world and above the constitution. Putting America as equal to God’s word is indeed a form of blasphemy. One can read the Bible only once or a thousand times and that truth will never change.
Problem here is that Trump does not read the Bible. He has admitted that he does not read the Bible. He does not have a favorite verse have a favorite book. He also admitted that he doesn’t need forgiveness of sins because he doesn’t do anything wrong.
As far as trans or LGBTQ. People are sinners just like you and me just like the apostle Paul Said such as were you and me. We like to say that we don’t sin as bad as others The Bible says For all have send and fall short at the glory of God. The problem with the church today is that we like to point fingers at others and say look at this one and look at that one And we aren’t to judge. Jesus had compassion for sinners in the marginalized Not for the proud and self righteous Many Christians have it all wrong!!
Pastor Livington definitely has Jesus working through him. He had me listening. Paying attention. Bless this man for only speaking the truth. Even when it’s hard to hear.
He and his wife Sandra are really close friends with my mom over 30 years. He always stood left of center. If people knew the real side of him, it would slip the church wide open. They both play major roles in gossip and splitting families for the church’s financial and political gain. Facts. Book coming soon!
Judge not sir. Do you take pleasure in spreading these things. I’d be very careful what I say about a man of God. We ALL will answer to God.
So this preacher takes issue with President Trump publishing the US Constitution and Declaration of Independence in a book with bible text. He calls it “blasphemy.” Here is the definition of blasphemy:
blas·phe·my
/ˈblasfəmē/
noun
noun: blasphemy; plural noun: blasphemies
the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.
“he was detained on charges of blasphemy.
Looks like Loran Livingston is not aware of what the word actually means. By publishing this bible, President Trump is attempting to expose people to high standards of personal conduct and why those high standards are protected in the US by our constitution. Whether he is aware of this or not, Livingston is a useful fool being used by the communists to eliminate the standards that President Trump is desperately working to protect. All you sheep who gush with expressions of love for this non-credentialed “pastor” apparently ignore that actions speak louder than words. Trump acts; Livintston talks.
Such a good Christian man like Trump with all the those billions of dollars, begging poor folks for their money…if he was a Christian man, he would be making Bibles up and sending them all over the world for free, not changing The Bible for his benefit. The Holy Bible is for the whole world, not for just the USA. Trump’s money is his God…do not send him yours.
right on
Those who continue to make this about defending Trump have missed the point of defending the Bible on its own merits. This is the line he is drawing. Let us not be so political as to cast the nation as a church.
Love this man and his family ❤️ He always has great messages.
I was a student at Lee College when I heard this man preach. LORAN Livingston is one of the reasons among others that has turned their lives over to the Lord Jesus Christ. I am forever grateful for his ministry and heart for the lost and wandering souls. I just happen to find his sermons on YouTube this week and am amazed that his preaching has not stopped. As long as there is breath, keep on keeping on!! Thank you Pastor Livingston.
Grateful for Pastor Loran’s Holy Spirit filled determination and faithfulness to preach the Truth of the Word of God.
Loran is a Great Man of God. Period. End of statement!
No he isn’t. Sorry you believe lies.
You do know the Church of God denomination based out of Cleveland TN teaches that people who divorce the first covenant spouse can remarry based on grounds of sexual sins or desertion. Loran, as all Church of God preachers in that movement, believes this heresy. The father of secular humanism the one and only Erasmus whom the Roman Catholic church excommunicated as a raging heretic in the 1600s taught this heresy. The Church of God of Prophecy which split from the Church of God in the late 1920s parted over some issues and allowing workers and members to remarry was at the forefront.
My great-grandmother who lived before I was born was in the Church of God, then later in the Church of God of Prophecy didn’t believe in divorce and remarriage. Her husband was a lifelong drunkard and bum until God saved him a few years before he passed. She didn’t give up on him and one Sunday morning she saw those 2 shoes walking down that aisle. I would never support any preacher that would not take a stand on divorce and remarriage. I hope all these preachers repent before they die.
Wow. Ever hear of grace, my friend? Glad you’re not the judge. I am sure you have sinned in your life and 1 is not better than the other. G@d stated touch, not my anointed.
Where does Pastor Livingston stand on the BLACK Lives Matter movement and the push for racial justice in general?
Eric:
I suggest you re-read 1 Corinthians, Chapter 7 and Matthew 19: 8-9; and read the book, Disqualified, by Dave Miller.
In Romans God says if your spouse commits adultery you can remarry. The Apostle Paul wrote Romans as doctrine for the early church, so to say its heresy goes against the word of God. I am a nondenominational pastor who has devoted the past 47 years researching the Bible. I have two earned doctorates and one honorary doctorate.
Since I moved from New York during the Covid season, someone introduced me to Central church. Pastor Loran has been a blessing to me and my husband during our time of transition. Now that we are members of the church, we are continually spiritually fed and encouraged by the true gospel he preaches. All ministries I have gotten involved in are also a reflection of the deep belief Sandra and Lorain live and believe. Before concluding anything, please listen to him on Sundays the Lord will open your eyes to His great salvation! I do pray for you who need assurance or salvation. This is not Loran you must listen to, it is the Holy Spirit who speaks through him. Amen!
I first met H Loran Livingston in Oct 1985. What a handsome young 34-year-old preacher…black hair and no glasses. His only health problem is his chronic asthma. Today at 71, he has glasses and almost grayish-white hair. He still preaches as strongly and forcefully as he did 37 years ago at age 34. They say behind every great man there is an equally great woman, and that is his beautiful wife of 50 years, Sandra Weatherby Livingston. They were such an attractive couple, that we used to refer to them as Ken and Barbi. They both survived Covid-19, despite Loran having chronic asthma. The Lord God is not through with him. I pray for them and their ministry daily and nightly.
I remember well and thank God for the memories of Sandra’s mom and dad. Mr. and Mrs. G E Weatherb,y and their son Ken Weatherby, who was a perfect singing voice in that 100 or more voice choir. Sandra also had a lovely singing voice doing many solos. Also, I remember well Loran’s great parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Livingston, their other son Dennis and daughter Janice. God bless them all.
Loran promotes the truth of Jesus like no other minister. Who else has the nerve?
Loran never graduated from college and his Doctorate is an honorary one, not a real one. He admitted the education facts from the pulpit. Check with Lee University if you doubt.
So what…I was a member there for 15 years and saw thousands of people saved and changed. He baptized me in 1986. I’d stand up against anyone for Loran if needed.
Why does anyone care? It’s his powerful message of truth that matters. You should be ashamed of yourself and take this down…seriously.
Why do you even care about his education? So now that you “checked with Lee University,” now what? What good did it do you? Has that helped you in someway?
Peter was an unlearned man and look how God used him, education has nothing to do with calling.
I listen to Pastor Livingston every Sunday afternoon. He tells it like it should be preached. I am uplifted when I hear him every week. I pray that you continue to do the Lord’s work. He has truly blessed you and I can see why he does. Even at the age of 75, I still learn a lot. I would love to have a pastor like you. You bless my soul when I listen to your preaching. May God continue to bless you!
I listen to you every Sunday morning on WFMW radio in Madisonville, Kentucky on our way to church. Your sermons are so uplifting. You preach it like it is. Thank you and may God bless you always.
I traveled from Charleston, South Carolina to visit the church and to hear pastor Loran what an awesome man of God. I listen to him day and night. The choir is wonderful to listen to great singers.
I listen to you every Sunday morning on WFMW radio in Madisonville, Kentucky on our way to church. Your sermons are so uplifting. You preach it like it is. Thank you and may God bless you always.