November 12, 2007-The General Assembly of the Church of God in Christ confirmed Bishop Charles E. filling the vacancy created by the demise of Bishop G.E. ascends to the General Board of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. Brooks is appointed to the Office of Second Assistant Presiding Bishop, and Bishop Earl J. of Los Angeles, California.Īpril 11, 2007-In the final session of the General Assembly of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. He is succeeded by Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr. March 20, 2007-Presiding Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson enters the Church Triumphant and is laid to rest on March 30, 2007, in Memphis, Tennessee.