Who We Are
Our leadership team is dedicated to equipping and empowering God’s people. We have seen lives changed, families strengthened, and communities impacted by the power of God’s Word and the love of Jesus Christ. Get to know the pastors and leaders who help guide our church family in faith and purpose.
Bishop A. Glenn Brady
Bishop A. Glenn Brady has dedicated his life to ministry. Growing up in Youngstown, OH, as the only child of Adolphus & Marian Brady, he served as an assistant to Bishop Norman L. Wagner at Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church for over 35 years before becoming the Senior Pastor of New Bethel Church in Kansas City, KS, in June 2009. Under his leadership, New Bethel has experienced tremendous growth, with membership expanding significantly and nearly 20 ministries actively serving the community. Through his leadership and dedication, the church successfully paid off its mortgage, a milestone that has strengthened its ability to serve and grow.
Beyond the pulpit, Bishop Brady is deeply committed to outreach and community development. He serves as president of the NBC Community Development Corporation, facilitating ongoing initiatives impacting lives throughout the Kansas City area. His passion for mission work has also taken him around the world, where he continues to serve and empower communities globally.
With an extensive record of service in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (P.A.W.), Bishop Brady has held several esteemed positions. In 2003, he was elevated to Suffragan Bishop for the 31st Episcopal District (European Council of Nations) and later transferred to the 14th Episcopal District (Northwestern District Council). He was elected Assistant General Secretary of the P.A.W. in 2004, followed by unanimous elections as General Secretary in 2007 and 2010. In March 2013, the P.A.W. Board of Bishops elevated him to the Office of the Bishopric, assigning him to the 46th Episcopal Diocese (Hawaii District Council). He also previously served as an Executive Editor for The Christian Outlook, a key publication in the P.A.W.
Bishop Brady is the chairman of Gosplode Ministries International and Abundant L.I.F.E. Seminars and president of The Brady Resource Group. A graduate of Youngstown State University, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration before attending the University of Akron School of Law. In 2003, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Aenon Bible College in Indianapolis, IN. More recently, he expanded his expertise in leadership and ministry by completing a business-focused program at Harvard, where he studied alongside other ministry colleagues.
A gifted speaker, educator, and author, Bishop Brady has traveled to 35 countries across five continents, specializing in leadership development and inspiring audiences worldwide. He is a sought-after seminarian, lecturer, and inspirational speaker dedicated to empowering others to reach their full potential in faith and leadership.
Married to Angela R. Watts since 1982, Bishop Brady and First Lady Angela Brady have built a legacy of faith, family, and service. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Amaris Jené and Alexis Gian, and he is a loving father-in-law to Dave. He cherishes his role as “Grandad” to his grandchildren, Amelia and Dawson, who bring him great joy.
Bishop Brady remains steadfast in the mission of New Bethel Church: to deliver the lost from the world’s system, disciple them in Jesus Christ, develop them for their purpose, and deploy them into ministry. His unwavering faith, leadership, and vision continue to impact countless lives locally and globally.
First Lady Angela R. Brady
First Lady Angela R. Brady has dedicated her life to faith, family, and service. She is one of four children born to Senior District Elder Jesse L. and Frazzie Watts and was saved at an early age at Grace Apostolic Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, under the leadership of the late Bishop Morris E. Golder.
Lady Angela pursued her passion for nursing, earning her degree in 1974 from St. Mary’s College of O’Fallon, Missouri, and furthering her education at St. Louis University. She has worked as a registered nurse for over 50 years, with experience at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in the Infectious Disease Unit, Chicago Children’s Memorial Hospital as an Operating Room Nurse, and St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio, where she dedicated 28 years of service before relocating to Kansas. She has also worked part-time as a Data Collector for the Illinois State Pediatric Department and as a school nurse. She still actively practices nursing at a surgery center today.
While serving with her husband, Bishop A. Glenn Brady, at Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church in Youngstown, Ohio, under the leadership of Bishop Norman L. Wagner, she was appointed Director of Altar Evangelism and played a vital role in Women’s Ministry, leading the “Women After God’s Own Heart” Conferences.
In June 2009, Lady Angela and Bishop Brady answered the Divine Call when he became Senior Pastor of New Bethel Church in Kansas City, KS. She immediately stepped into her role with dedication and passion, helping to further develop many ministries, including Women’s Ministry and Altar Evangelism. Loved and admired as the First Lady of New Bethel Church, she has inspired many to join the ministry through her authentic love for people and unwavering commitment to serving God.
Beyond the church, Lady Angela has worked alongside her husband with Gosplode Ministries International, a leadership and teaching organization that has impacted lives around the world. She frequently travels nationally and internationally, supporting global missions and ministry efforts.
A woman of many talents, she is known for her creativity and passion for crafting and unique home projects. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, and cherishing time with her family. Lady Angela and Bishop Brady have been happily married since 1982, and they are the proud parents of two wonderful daughters, Amaris Jené & Alexis Gian, and she lovingly welcomes her son-in-law, Dave, into their family. She adores her role as “Nana” to her beloved grandchildren, Amelia and Dawson, who bring her immense joy.
Lady Angela loves the Lord and remains committed to nurturing and encouraging others to walk boldly in their faith and fulfill God’s divine purpose for their lives.