Corey Brooks

Pastor Corey B Brooks Sr. is a respected figure known for his roles as a pastor, businessman, philanthropist, mentor, and visionary.

He founded the New Beginnings Church of Chicago in 2000, which has grown from 250 members to over 2000 under his leadership.

Referred to as the HOODologist, Pastor Brooks actively addresses societal issues in urban communities like education, economics, social, and spiritual challenges.

He gained national and international attention for his innovative approach to combatting gun violence and senseless killings of young individuals.

Pastor Brooks undertook remarkable acts like living on the roof of an abandoned motel for 94 days and walking from New York to Los Angeles to raise awareness and funds for community and economic development efforts.

His contributions have been recognized through various awards, including Best Community Leader of the year by the Steve Harvey Ford Hoodie Awards and Chicago Defender's Newsmaker of the Year.

He has also shared his insights at esteemed platforms like Bishop TD Jakes' international pastors and leaders conference and TBN, emphasizing the importance of relevance in ministry in the 21st century.

Pastor Brooks holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Government from Ball State University and has received theological education from Grace Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary.

In addition to leading New Beginnings Church of Chicago, he has held roles such as CEO at Project HOOD and as a Radio Talk Show Host at New Beginnings 'LIVE' and DebtStoppers.