Dr. Ronald S. Hobson, Sr., Ph.D., hails from North Bellport, New York, and proudly served as a Veteran in the United States Army. With a ministerial calling that spans over the past 35 years, he is an ordained and licensed minister dedicated to sharing The Gospel.

His educational path led him to Empire State College, where he focused on Business Administration, and later to the University of Phoenix, where he specialized in Psychology. He was also bestowed with an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Abundant Life Bible College & Theological Seminary.

​

Dr. Hobson's spiritual foundation was nurtured at The Church of God in Christ, under the guidance of The late Bishop Ralph L Jefferson, D.D., at Jefferson Temple C.O.G.I.C. in North Bellport, New York. Answering the call to ministry, he has served in various capacities, including as the Senior Pastor and Founder of Mission of Deliverance Worship Center (later renamed Refreshing Spring Worship Center) in Baltimore, Maryland, where he dedicated over 15 years of service.

​

Currently, he holds the position of Senior Pastor at The Fellowship Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additionally, he serves as the National Chairman of Men's Ministry for United Fellowship of Christian Churches & Ministries, Inc.

Dr. Hobson is a respected member of the Sacred College of Bishops within the United Fellowship of Christian Churches and Ministries (UFCCM). He has also been affiliated with organizations such as the Gateway Pastors Association in Dundalk, Maryland, and the Dundalk Pastors Association. Furthermore, he is an active member of the American Foreign Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hobson is a proud graduate of Encouraging Faith Theological University in Ocala, Florida, where he also serves as Vice-President.

​

Throughout his diverse journey, Dr. Hobson's unwavering vision remains unchanged: to advance the Kingdom of God through education, instruction, and the widespread dissemination of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to individuals across the globe.