Arthur M. Brazier
Bishop Arthur M. Brazier | |
|---|---|
| Bishop | |
| Church | Apostolic Church of God (Chicago) |
| In office | 1960–2008 (pastor) |
| Predecessor | Ahart Medders |
| Successor | Dr. Byron T. Brazier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 2010 (aged 89) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Oneness Pentecostalism |
| Spouse | Esther Isabelle (Holmes) Brazier |
| Children | Dr. Byron T. Brazier; Lola Hillman; Janice Dortch; Rosalyn Shepherd |
| Occupation | Pastor, bishop, community organizer, author |
Arthur M. Brazier (July 22, 1921 – October 22, 2010) was an American Oneness Pentecostal bishop, pastor, and community organizer in Chicago. He served as pastor of the Apostolic Church of God in the Woodlawn neighborhood from 1960 until his retirement in 2008, overseeing major building expansions and membership growth.
Brazier was also a leading figure in Chicago’s mid-20th-century community organizing, including the founding leadership of The Woodlawn Organization (TWO), which became a major force in neighborhood advocacy and civil-rights-era civic life on the South Side.