Bishop Harold Dawson, Sr. has served as pastor and founder of New Hope International Ministries since 1970. His ministry includes 25 years in TV and radio, he served on the board of One Church One Child for 20 years, networking with churches across the country to facilitate the adoption of African American infants. He's the founding president of Lifeline Family Services, and he has served on many other community and church boards. Bishop Dawson served on the Board of Trustees of International Third World Leaders Association with Dr. Myles Munroe together with leaders from 73 nations. He and his wife, Valerie reside in Alpharetta, Georgia. He has four adult children and nine grandchildren.