Pastor Caleen Howard embodies a remarkable array of roles: an Ordained Minister, Author, Conference Speaker, Recording Artist, Songwriter, and the esteemed Lead Pastor of the Evanston Church of God in Evanston, Illinois. She also serves as a member of the International Credentialed Women’s Board for the Church of God.  With a rich tapestry of experience spanning over 25 years, she has dynamically served in diverse leadership capacities. From her role as a Church Planter to her impactful tenure as Executive Pastor, Regional Music Director, and Regional Women's Board Member, Caleen has left an indelible mark on every role she's undertaken. Notably, she shattered barriers as the first female Ordained Minister to assume the role of Interim District Overseer within the Eastern Canada Region, a testament to her unwavering commitment and trailblazing spirit.

 

 Affectionately known as "Pastor C," her leadership is characterized by an infectious passion for God and His people, permeating every aspect of her ministry. While she tirelessly pours her heart into serving others, she holds her family as the cornerstone of her life, cherishing her role as a devoted mother to three beautiful young adult children – Malachi, Caleb, and Jordynn-Renée Howard. In all her endeavors, Pastor Caleen Howard continues to uplift and inspire, making a lasting impression on the hearts of all who encounter her message of hope, love, and empowerment.