Pastor Izzard

Pastor's Note

Thank you for taking time to visit our website! I hope you find your visit informative and rewarding.

As senior pastor of LBCC, I enjoy the privilege of interacting with various people and what a rewarding experience that is. It’s amazing to observe the gifts and unique qualities God has placed in each individual. As pastor, it is my goal to help our members, and visitors, discover their God-given gifts and unique qualities, and encourage them to use those gifts and qualities for the glory of God.

Many people are trying to find their place in life and discover their purpose. I believe the Bible clearly demonstrates the fact that we find our place in life, and our purpose, by first committing our lives to Jesus Christ and then allowing Him to operate through us. He uses our God-given gifts to meet the needs of the body of Christ and others. That puts us on track to fulfilling our purpose in life.

Throughout my time in ministry, I’ve come to realize that some don’t perceive themselves as having a purpose or divine destiny. However, according to Jeremiah 29:11, God has a divine purpose and plan of destiny for every individual, irrespective of how they might perceive themselves. Be reminded, you are a person of divine destiny.

Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future…"

Biography

Rev. James R. Izzard, Jr. is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God.  He and his lovely wife, Tiffaney have been blessed with four wonderful children, TiJae, James III, Milayah, and Micah.  They currently reside in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.   

Bishop Izzard is a graduate of the University of Maryland, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.    After obtaining his degree, he worked as a special educator in the Prince George’s County Public School system. Subsequently, he accepted a position as a criminal investigator with the District of Columbia, Office of Inspector General. After a brief tenure with the district government, he accepted a position with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General.

Bishop Izzard accepted Jesus at the age of five and was baptized around the same time. In 1995, he accepted the call of God to preach the Gospel.  Bishop Izzard has served in various ministerial capacities. He currently serves as Senior Pastor of Life Builders Christian justify, Upper Marlboro, MD.

Bishop Izzard has completed extensive ministerial training, including academic studies and practical application. Above all, Bishop Izzard loves God and his greatest ambition is to be in the prefect will of God and to see lives transformed by the almighty power of Jesus Christ.