An ordained minister of the Church of God (Anderson, IN), Rev. Kevin Osbourne served as the Lead Pastor of Refuge Church of God in Brooklyn, New York, for seventeen years, with his partner in life and ministry, Rev. Tatum Monique Osbourne. They have been married for twenty-five-plus years. In June 2024, Rev. Osbourne became the senior pastor of the Greater Jacksonville Community Church in Jacksonville, FL.

 

Rev. Osbourne was raised and groomed for ministry at the Lafayette Avenue Church of God (Brooklyn, New York) under the stellar leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Evan Bromley Marshall. A Brooklyn native, he gave his heart to the Lord on June 21, 1984, at twelve. He accepted the call to ministry on January 20, 1996, and began his journey armed with enthusiasm. 

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As he is affectionately known, Pastor Kev received his early education at the Epiphany Lutheran School and James Madison High School. Rev. Osbourne holds a bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a minor in Business Journalism from Bernard M. Baruch College (CUNY). He also earned a Bachelor of Theology from the Southern California School of Ministry (Inglewood, CA). He holds several citations and awards for his work in the community and church, including the President of the United States Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service. 

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Rev. Osbourne served as President and State Pastor for the Eastern New York General Assembly and the Eastern New York Ministerial Assembly of the Church of God, giving leadership and oversight to twenty churches. He also served the Bedford-Stuyvesant community as the 81st Precinct Clergy Council president. On a national level, he was honored to serve as the National Inspirational Youth Convention president under the auspices of the National Association of the Church of God from 2012 - 2015. Rev. Osbourne is the Executive Director of the C.A.R.E. (Correction Assistance Response for Employees) for the New York City Department of Correction, serving the nearly 9,500 uniformed and civilian employees. He is honored to be used by God.