A true woman of God, the Reverend Conitras M. Houston strives for excellence in ministry through the Word of God, the Work of God, and the Will of God. She sincerely loves God and God’s people; therefore, she professes boldly the words of 1 Corinthians 2:9 “…no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him”!
Pastor “C” as she is affectionately called, is the daughter of Bonita Houston and Harold Houston, Jr. and is the proud beloved sister of Harold III and Brian. She is an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Pastor “C” graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interpersonal & Organizational Communications with a minor in Spanish. She
also graduated from Emory University's Candler School of Theology with a Master of Divinity degree.
Pastor "C" is the Founder of Gabriel's House, Inc., a non-profit youth center which instills life skills and character in young people. Through Gabriel's House, Pastor "C" and her team host an annual performing arts conference known as “Spirit Movers for Christ”. It is through “Spirit Movers for Christ” that Pastor “C” shares her passion for mime, dance, and drama with over 100 children over the course of five days and concluded the intense week with a gospel stage production. Pastor “C” now hosts “Spirit Movers for Christ” in three different cities within the state of Georgia, as well as virtually. Pastor “C” believes that music opens the hearts of young people and inspires them to be who they are truly created to be—Spirit Movers for Christ is one of the vessels God has equipped her to use to impact our world.
In February 2007, Pastor “C” was the youngest among only twelve recipients of Delta Sigma Theta’s Pinnacle Leadership Award. This prestigious award is presented by their Fortitude Educational and Cultural Development Foundation to honor, recognize, and celebrate local African-American women who make contributions to society and impact the lives of others—women who have achieved success in a chosen field and who personify the highest standards of service, leadership, and character. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Pastor “C” is grateful for the opportunities that she has been given to serve the Lord’s people. She has been blessed to serve as youth and assistant pastor at St. John A.M.E. Church in Fairburn, GA, as well as Senior Pastor of St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Athens, GA and Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, GA.
In October 2016, after faithfully serving over four years in Columbus, GA, Bishop Reginald T. Jackson appointed Pastor “C” as the first female and 38th pastor of Trinity A.M.E Church in Atlanta, GA where she now serves as the Board Chair of a Quality-Rated Early Learning Center and a vibrant growing congregation.
Pastor “C” also serves as the Finance Chair of the Sixth Episcopal District (entire state of Georgia) of the A.M.E. Church and is a 2019 graduate of Leadership Georgia—the state’s oldest and most successful leadership organization.
Beyond all of the technical information, the Reverend Conitras M. Houston loves the Lord. Since childhood, she has always pursued a walk with Christ. Pastor “C” is known for the following quote: “Since God is a God of excellence, God’s children SHALL excel!”
