Dr. Catherine Payne

TN Outreach Coordinator

Bio: Dr. Payne has been involved in evangelistic, pastoral, and support ministry for more than 50 years. In July of 1993, Dr. Payne moved to Cleveland, Tennessee serving nineteen years as the International Director of Women’s Ministries for the Church of God of Prophecy. She is currently serving in her thirteenth year coordinating the Global Missions Ministries for the Church of God of Prophecy Internationally. These ministries both encompass mission work and have taken her to more than 120 nations of the world. In the Spring of 2013, Dr. Payne completed her post-graduate work on a Masters of Divinity with a concentration in Biblical Studies at Pentecostal Theological Seminary located in Cleveland, Tennessee. In 2018 she completed her Doctor of Ministry degree with Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts in Global Pentecostalism. Dr. Payne has one son, Christopher, three grandsons, Alexander, Caden, and Jonathan, and identical twin granddaughters, Ashley and Aubrey.

Mission Statement

To strengthen and support small churches across Tennessee by providing financial resources, strategic encouragement, and relational connection—empowering them to fulfill Christ-centered outreach in their local communities.

We stand on the promise of 2 Corinthians 9:8: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

Vision Statement

We envision a growing network of Tennessee churches—revived, resourced, and released—bringing the hope of the Gospel to every community.

Through collaborative support, faithful stewardship, and Spirit-led strategy, we believe through Holy Spirit connection, we will:

• Revitalize struggling congregations with renewed purpose and practical support
• Mobilize strong churches to serve as hubs of generosity, leadership, and outreach
• Plant new, vibrant churches where the Gospel has yet to take root

Ministry Description

The goal of this revitalization is to fund divinely inspired outreach and growth strategies—everything from community engagement events, to child and youth ministries, to neighborhood evangelism and discipleship efforts.

Events

I am available and would be honored to share Tennessee Outreach with your local congregation, small group or ministry groups.

Get Involved

Our first year initiative gives you the opportunity to invest in one or all of the following churches:

Birchwood Street—Pikeville—Pastor Dolores Holloway
Cornerstone Assembly—Chapel Hill, Pastor Michael Thompson
Portland, Pastor Roy Finch
Bristol—Pastor Johnny Carney

Donations may be sent to:
TN Outreach

P.O. Box 2319
Hendersonville, TN 37077-2319