“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Phil. 4:13

Reverend Dr. Monk is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Baltimore where she obtained her elementary and secondary education. In her early years, she was anointed by the power of the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, and has been ministering for the past 27 years throughout the United States.

In June of 1981, Dr. Monk graduated from Coppin State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Science. In subsequent years, she served as Senior Administrative Assistant at the Union Baptist Harvey Johnson Head Start Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

In May of 1985, she received her Masters Degree from the Howard University School of Divinity. In 1998, Dr. Monk received her Doctoral Degree from the Howard University School of Divinity.

Dr. Monk, from 1990-1992, served as Special Assistant for Religious Affairs in the Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia during the Sharon Pratt Kelly Administration. She also served as a member of the Interfaith Council under Mayor Anthony A. Williams’ Administration.

From July 1986 to September 2005, she served as Pastor of the Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church, Washington, DC. Endowed with a keen sense of assertiveness and God given ingenuity, her leadership provided the impetus for a variety of community outreach programs. Pastor Monk continues to provide service to The New Horizon Child Development Center in the District of Columbia.

In November 2003, Dr. Monk established the New Horizon Christian Faith Outreach Center to provide an avenue for Christian empowerment.  June 12, 2004 marked the grand opening of The New Horizon Christian Faith Outreach Center, a 767-seat theater styled edifice as a venue for live Christian services, entertainment, concerts and educational programs.

On September 15, 2005, Dr. Charlene Monk became pastor and founder of the New Horizon Christian Faith Church. It is her sincere desire to serve God and to serve others who are in need of natural and spiritual enrichment.

Stay tune!! The best is yet to come!!