Bishop Clint and Elizabeth Knowles have a unique ministry story rooted in their deep love for each other and their shared calling to grow the Church and expand the Kingdom of God. In 1986, they met at the Church of God of Prophecy International Assembly on a Wednesday afternoon. Clint was intently listening to a session when an energetic young woman interrupted him. That moment marked the start of their relationship, and Clint soon found himself traveling from Alabama to Mississippi more often to conduct revival services.

After Elizabeth graduated from Grenada High School, they decided together to attend Tomlinson College to continue their education in ministry and education. In 1990, Clint earned an Associate of Theology degree, and Elizabeth received an Associate of Arts degree in Music. While in Cleveland, Tennessee, Clint worked part-time at the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices as the Inventory and Shipping Coordinator for the Bible Training Institute.

Leaving Cleveland in 1991 was a difficult choice. After many interviews for Associate Pastor roles across North America, they felt most drawn to serve at Clint’s home church in Alexander City, Alabama, as Youth and Associate Pastor. The position did not provide a full-time salary—only a monthly love offering—but they had a strong desire to serve faithfully as a couple. Being closer to family was crucial, and the practical ministry experience they gained from the lead pastor during this time proved invaluable.

A year and a half later, their first son was born, and during this season they began to seriously consider stepping into full-time ministry. When their son was six months old, they received a call from the Alabama State Bishop assigning them a small church in Robertsdale, Alabama. In the summer of 1993, they accepted the assignment and began replanting the congregation, anticipating growth through community visibility and intentional discipleship. After growing the church to a level that supported a full-time salary, they served as Lead Pastors in South Alabama for seven years.

God added two more children during this season—Ashton, born in 1995, and Brianne, born in 1996. While serving in Robertsdale, Elizabeth started a daycare and preschool that continued to support the church for many years after their transition. During the early years at this location, Clint served in a bi-vocational capacity. Through acquaintances, he was introduced to Nashville Network comedian Andy Andrews. Andy, now an entrepreneur and best-selling author, hired Clint as his groundskeeper and personal escort for airport travel and road trips. Clint was able to work around his ministry schedule and was well compensated during his bi-vocational years. Their relationship grew beyond employment, and Clint gained invaluable leadership insight while serving Andy and his family.

During their ministry in South Alabama, Clint and Elizabeth were deeply influenced by the Revival Outpouring at Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola, Florida. Their participation activated the gifts of the Spirit within them, and they credit much of their spiritual growth—and many miraculous healings—experienced in Robertsdale to their personal awakening during that season.

From 2000 to 2007, they served as Youth and Associate Pastors in Anniston, Alabama, and Summerville, South Carolina. During these years, Clint and Elizabeth were deeply involved in church camping ministries across Alabama and South Carolina, serving as cabin leaders, ministers, lifeguards, deans, and directors. They also continued their seminary education through online and cohort-based learning with Moriah Institute of Biblical Studies. Clint earned his Bachelor of Theology, and Elizabeth completed her Bachelor of Christian Counseling with a focus on Addiction Recovery.

During this period, Clint began serving on multiple state committees. He was first anointed as a Bishop by his pastor, Bishop Bill Vines, along with Church of God of Prophecy Presiding Bishop Randy Howard and State Bishop Ken Baker. Elizabeth served as Director of a church daycare and preschool for 100 students at the Alton, Alabama Church of God of Prophecy, homeschooled their three children, and served as Worship and Music Pastor in the churches where they ministered.

In 2007, they received several prophetic confirmations that change was on its way. Although ministry at Summerville Church of God of Prophecy was thriving—with strong youth growth and a healthy congregation—God called them to make a transition. In the summer of 2007, Clint and Elizabeth moved with their three children—Wynn, Ashton, and Brianne—and their miniature rat terrier, Kipper, back to Alabama to serve as Lead Pastor and Worship/Counseling Minister at the Hackleburg Church of God of Prophecy, now known as Community Church of Hackleburg.

Clint was appointed by Bishop L. V. Jones, who had become a spiritual father to him. Upon arrival, Clint learned that the church was preparing to build a new facility. Through a gifted trust and funds raised by the congregation, a vision was established to construct a church that would serve as a beacon to the community. By mid-2009, the new facility was completed, and the congregation celebrated renewed momentum and growth.

In 2011, a powerful EF-5 tornado struck northern Mississippi and Alabama, directly impacting Hackleburg. After only two years in the new building, the church, parsonage, old church, and much of the town—including schools—were destroyed. Clint, Elizabeth, their three children, and their youth pastor survived by sheltering in the parsonage’s master bedroom closet.

In the aftermath, Clint realized his assignment was not finished. Rebuilding the church and revitalizing the community became his top priority. He led the efforts to rebuild the church, oversaw the construction of a new gymnasium, and helped restore the parsonage with support from the church finance board. The mayor also entrusted Clint with leading the pursuit of government revitalization grants to aid in restoring the town.

During the recovery, the Knowles family helped feed the community, rebuild homes, served as keynote speakers at fundraisers, and established long-term partnerships to promote community growth. All three children graduated from Hackleburg High School with honors and scholarships during this time. Their oldest son, Wynn, delivered a salutatorian speech that was widely shared across news outlets and government offices, graduating exactly 30 days after the storm.

In 2016, their middle son, Ashton, was elected to Hackleburg City Council, Seat #3, winning by a significant margin. The Knowles family dedicated a total of ten years to Community Church of Hackleburg. Pastor Clint became widely recognized for his leadership during recovery efforts and his passion for guiding people into a deeper walk with Christ. During their tenure, they hosted numerous healing revivals, all-night prayer meetings, and crusades. Bishop Knowles was supported by State Bishop L. V. Jones and longtime ministry friends Apostles Tim Sheets, Dutch Sheets, and Clay Nash, who ministered frequently as the church continued to grow.

In 2013, Clint’s ordination as Bishop was finalized at the Alabama State Convention. At the International Assembly in 2014, Clint was appointed by Bishop Sam Clements to serve on the Finance and Stewardship Committee, a position he continues to hold today. During the 2015 Alabama State Convention, Bishop Clint assisted in the ordination of Elizabeth and their oldest son, Wynn, as Licensed Ministers.

In the spring of 2017, Church of God of Prophecy Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter invited Clint and Elizabeth to transition from local pastoral ministry into a State/Regional Bishop role overseeing Ohio and West Virginia—nearly twelve hours from home. Although firmly rooted in Hackleburg and still owning a personal residence there, they prayed and fasted for a week before discerning God’s leading into this new season. Though challenging, the transition was divinely guided as their children were also entering adulthood.

Clint and Elizabeth served in Ohio and West Virginia for nearly eight years, focusing on regional revitalization and leadership development. Many churches were small and located in remote areas. Within the first eighteen months, they personally visited every church in their two-state territory. Their tenure was marked by restored morale, powerful conferences, growth in youth harvest, and the planting of multicultural congregations.

After four years, their son Ashton and his wife, Breanne, relocated to serve alongside them. Breanne became Bishop Clint’s Financial Secretary at the Regional Office, and Ashton traveled extensively, ministering in revivals, assisting pastors, and working at youth camps. During this season, Clint and Elizabeth mentored Bishop Mike Morgan and his wife, Kim, recognizing a calling to empower the next generation of leaders. When Clint and Elizabeth transitioned to the Magnolia Region in 2024, Bishop Mike and Kim Morgan were appointed to serve the Ohio/West Virginia Region.

Clint and Elizabeth celebrated 36 years of marriage this year. They are blessed with two sons, one daughter, two daughters-in-love, two grandsons, and a grandchild on the way. Their oldest son, Wynn, and his wife, Jen, live in Athens, Alabama, with a baby boy expected soon. Their middle son, Ashton, continues to pastor in Ohio with his wife, Breanne. Their daughter, Brianne, lives in Homewood, Alabama, with their two grandsons, A.J. and Troy. She is the youngest of the Knowles children and serves as their personal virtual assistant, providing creative content support for their ministry.

The Knowles are spiritually gifted and anointed, with a deep passion to serve pastors and churches throughout the Magnolia Region. They are highly relational, eager to connect, and dedicated to building strong, healthy, and vibrant local churches and leaders across the region.