Loran Livingston (N/A–N/A) is an American preacher and pastor renowned for his long-standing leadership of Central Church of God in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he has served as senior pastor since 1977. Born and raised in Anson County, North Carolina, he grew up in a godly home but experienced a profound personal transformation through the love of Christ while a student at Lee University, from which he graduated in 1977. Soon after, he married Sandra Weatherby, and together they moved to Charlotte to pastor the newly formed Central Church, growing it from 22 members to over 8,000 under his tenure. Livingston’s ministry extends beyond the pulpit as a member of the Church of God International Council of Eighteen, a body of ministers elected biennially. Livingston’s preaching career is characterized by his bold, honest, and engaging style, often described as that of a master storyteller, delivering “tell it as it is” sermons rooted in the truth of Scripture, the power of the cross, and the greatness of grace. Since 1994, he has been the featured speaker for Forward in Faith, a radio ministry of the Church of God (Cleveland, TN), airing weekly on stations like The Light FM. His sermons, available on platforms like Central Church’s YouTube channel and podcast, gained national attention in April 2024 when he denounced the Trump-endorsed “God Bless the USA Bible” as “disgusting” and “blasphemous,” a clip that garnered millions of views. Livingston continues to lead Central Church, emphasizing hope in Jesus Christ amidst modern challenges.