Judith Christie McAllister

Who is Judith Christie McAllister?

Often referred to as "The First Lady of Praise & Worship," Dr. Judith McAllister is probably best known for her impact as one of the forerunners of the Praise & Worship movement in the African American Church. Having served for 17 years as Worship Leader at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (under the exemplary leadership of pastor, visionary and Presiding Bishop of the COGIC International, Bishop Charles E. Blake), and 13 years under her belt as the church’s Executive Director of the Music & Worship Arts Department, she developed a style and approach to Praise & Worship that has earned her accolades from Coast to Coast.

Dr. McAllister began her education of higher learning at the State University of New York at Old Westbury and subsequently transferred to Oral Robert University in 1985. This path of education has afforded her the following degrees; a Bachelors of Arts in Theology, a Masters in Biblical Studies, an honorary Doctorate in Sacred Music, and an earned Doctorate in the Philosophy of Christian Worship, from Anchor Theological Seminary.

Dr. McAllister stands as a trailblazer, providing a new paradigm for kingdom excellence in ministry; and in addition to mentoring worship leaders all around the globe, her insightful teaching continues to impact the body of Christ by elevating the understanding of radical, reverent and revelational worship.

Often referred to as "The First Lady of Praise & Worship," Dr. Judith McAllister is probably best known for her impact as one of the forerunners of the Praise & Worship movement in the African American Church. Having served for 17 years as Worship Leader at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (under the exemplary leadership of pastor, visionary and Presiding Bishop of the COGIC International, Bishop Charles E. Blake), and 13 years under her belt as the church’s Executive Director of the Music & Worship Arts Department, she developed a style and approach to Praise & Worship that has earned her accolades from Coast to Coast.

Dr. McAllister began her education of higher learning at the State University of New York at Old Westbury and subsequently transferred to Oral Robert University in 1985. This path of education has afforded her the following degrees; a Bachelors of Arts in Theology, a Masters in Biblical Studies, an honorary Doctorate in Sacred Music, and an earned Doctorate in the Philosophy of Christian Worship, from Anchor Theological Seminary.

Dr. McAllister stands as a trailblazer, providing a new paradigm for kingdom excellence in ministry; and in addition to mentoring worship leaders all around the globe, her insightful teaching continues to impact the body of Christ by elevating the understanding of radical, reverent and revelational worship.