John W. Gray III : Chief Executive Officer

On June 26 1973, a destiny was born.  God set into motion a plan that would take a young boy from Cincinnati, Ohio around the world and back to proclaim His glory to all who'd receive the message.  This boy would be inevitably transformed into a man of God through many trials and triumphs.  John W. Gray III, was ordained with a voice that would become the tool of his testimony; his vision, MANNAGOD Enterprises, the vehicle to victory.

Gray started early on his path. He began singing in, and directing the choir at Bethel Baptist Church in Cincinnati at seven years old, while later winning many Shakespeare and chorus competitions in high school. Upon entering college, he furthered his training by playing the lead role in the stage play, The Boys Next Door, singing in the gospel choir and the African American Cultural and Research Center Choir at the University of Cincinnati. 

Opportunity pounded on Gray's door in 1995 when he left Cincinnati to become a cast member in the critically acclaimed gospel play, "He Say, She Say, But What Does God Say?" starring Grammy award-winning artists, Kirk Franklin and the Family.  After completing the successful tour, Gray was asked to permanently become a member of Kirk Franklin and the Family, touring around the world with the group for three years.  In addition to singing, Gray's acting ability was highlighted in 1998 when he guest starred on an episode of the top-rated television comedy, "Sister, Sister." 

Expanding upon his creative gifts, Gray toured with Christian rock group, dc talk and Grammy award-winning group God's Property, serving as Emcee, comedian, and worship leader as they promoted racial reconciliation around the country. Upon returning from the tour in 2000, Gray relocated to New Jersey, and accepted a position as Youth Minister at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset.  In 2001, he became the Coordinator of Youth Ministries at The Cathedral International Church in Perth Amboy, NJ under the leadership of Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. 

The urge to act compelled Gray back onto the stage in the fall of 2002 when he toured with the hit stage play, "Lord, All Men Can't Be Dogs," starring Regina Belle, Carvin Winans, and A.J. Johnson.  It was after that tour that Gray was led to reveal his own vision, MANNAGOD, Inc. 

John W. Gray III is an anointed man of God guided by the almighty MANNAGOD and seeking to be a light in the world by bringing souls to Christ.  It is truly time for his vision. 

It is time for MANNAGOD!

Glenn Richardson : Chief Operating Officer

In addition to his steadfast devotion to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world, Richardson is devoted to the management of the MANNAGOD group of companies. His background includes being the COO of Cathedral International Church, responsible for the executive management of a 7,000 member Christian organization and the establishing and administrating of a 7 million dollar annual budget, managing 68 employees and a host of volunteers. A graduate of Howard University (B.B.A Accounting) and George Washington University (Masters Certificate-Project Management), Richardson also held several positions at IBM.

A committed husband and father, Richardson thrives in his role as COO for MANNAGOD, Inc. and is key in building its spiritual and financial prosperity.

Barbra Eden : Marketing Director

A newly minted MBA, Eden holds an MBA in Marketing from Rutgers University Graduate School of Management in addition to a BA in Economics from Tufts University. Devoted to the positioning and development of the MANNAGOD brand, Eden brings passion and drive to our marketing division. The MANNAGOD brand signifies being a positive, Christ-centered resource to its audience, and as a result, our head of marketing is a positive and Christ-centered member of our team.

Finding inspiration in youth, Eden is actively involved in the lives of young people and finds peace in her abiding faith in Jesus Christ.

Lisa Richardson-Hall : Event Coordinator

A graduate of Virginia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Ms. Hall and her team are the engine that makes the MANNAGOD events run. With 15 years in the hospitality industry, she has worked for several Fortune 500 companies including the Marriott and Hyatt hotel chains, Walt Disney World Resorts, and the AT&TT Conference Center, a privately owned conference facility.

In addition to her dedication to MANNAGOD and the coordination of its events, she is the owner and chief operator of "Eventfully Yours," a professional event orchestration and planning company. This devoted wife and mother has produced events for all occasions, exemplifying a Christ-centered standard in all that she has accomplished.

Chris Cathcart : Publicist-OneDiaspora Public Relations

As the publicity consultant for MANNAGOD, Christopher Darren Cathcart is also the president and founder of OneDiaspora Group, the Los Angeles, CA-based parent organization for OneDiaspora Consulting and The OneDiaspora Project. OneDiaspora Consulting is a full service, media/public relations agency.

Cathcart has more than fifteen years of public relations experience spanning a wide spectrum of entertainment, corporate, and political activity. The Plainfield, NJ native has excelled as a key executive at some of the nation's top companies, including Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS), the Terrie Williams Agency, Warner Bros., and Motown Records. As an independent consultant, Cathcart has worked with a broad array of news-making individuals and organizations, as well as on a variety of prestigious events.

In addition to his work in the communications and entertainment industries, Cathcart has excelled on the political front. His company has consulted with projects involving former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and TransAfrica, the highly regarded African/Caribbean advocacy group founded by activist Randall Robinson. He also served two years as media consultant/press aide for California State Senator Kevin Murray.

This "man of distinction", who has received an award by the same name, currently resides in Los Angeles, CA where he volunteers to various community-based organizations and remains active as a mentor for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles.

Carlene Mitchell

On top of her extraordinary devotion to spiritual development within ministries, Mitchell has a very diverse and multi-faceted background. From a business perspective, she is a member service coordinator for Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and has excelled in managing several projects for major clients. Always seeking souls for Christ, she is actively involved in an on-the-job bible study ministry at the company.

Creatively, this Bloomfield College graduate (B.A. Criminal Justice) has been actively involved in the fashion industry for eight years. She's modeled for DeVoe Signature Events and DivaGlam management companies and has been seen on the runway for a number of respected designers, including Malcolm Harris (Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, etc.), Tyrone Chablee, Smart Women Clothing, and The Charm Shop (owners of the successful retail stores LadyBug and Lane Bryant). Her modeling has also been featured in national publications such as Sister2Sister Magazine where she was featured as a model in Walter Greene’s Heartbeats of Jamaica Fashion Show.

Tracey Michae'l Lewis : Communications Liaison

This writer and entrepreneur has spent a lifetime cultivating works devoted to examining the human search for identity and spirituality. She has been published in a diverse number of publications such as SpokenVizions, Equal Opportunity, Club Praise, African American Career World, and Workplace Diversity. As an author she has published two award-winning poetry collections (Collapsed and Divine Nepotism), and the highly anticipated novel, The Gospel According to Sasha Renee. In addition, this Louisville, KY native co-penned the critically acclaimed stage play, KHEPERA, which ran off-Broadway in 2002.

A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and currently completing a M.B.A. degree from Montclair State University, Lewis began her career path in sales and marketing for top companies such as Lucent Technologies and Dun and Bradstreet. However, the Lord placed a call for her to use her creative ability of "making words rejoice," and in 2002 she became President and CEO of MoonChild Enterprises, an artistic services and independent publishing company. Ms. Lewis is also a part-time professor of English at New Jersey City University and Essex County College.