Our Pastor

Ron Branham is a gifted singer and minister of the Gospel. In his early years, he traveled with his mom and dad touring throughout the United States in ministry.  In recent years, Ron has continued carrying the torch ministering the Gospel through song and scripture with his wife and children. After a lifetime of evangelism, Ron became Senior Pastor at Higher Praise in 2021.    As an anointed and encouraging speaker, he has a unique ability to visually bring the Word of God to life. He thrives to see souls saved and lives changed through the power of the Holy Spirit, because to him it’s more than just a song.

An avid learner, Ron attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee where he received a BA in both History and Education. He later earned a Masters and a Specialist Degree in Education. He is a retired educator from the Cherokee County School System.  Additionally, he has been an adjunct instructor at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia.   He and his wife Debbie live in Jasper, Georgia.  They have 2 children and 2 grand children. Ron is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God.