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Ministerial Achievements |
| 2006 |
Bishop Branch earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree as a Hilliard Fellow from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. |
| 2005 |
Bishop Kent Branch served as assistant professor at Emory University in the Systematic Theology Division. |
| 2002 |
Bishop Kent Branch was instated as an adjunct professor of Beulah Heights Bible University. |
| 2000 |
Archbishop Roy E. Brown, Prelate of Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc. in conjunction with the College of Bishops consecrated Pastor Kent Branch to the ecclesiastical office of Bishop with Apostolic Succession. |
| 2000 |
Elder Diana Branch received pastoral appointment and installed as Pastor over Pilgrim Church of Atlanta. |
| 1996 |
The School of the Prophets for Leadership Empowerment Institute was established, offering a four year course curriculum, and correspondence courses. |
| 1996 |
Bishop Branch was the recipient of the Chosen Award, which is given by the Atlanta City Council and is one of the highest accolades bestowed in the region to a spiritual leader. |
| 1993 |
The Pilgrim Church of Atlanta was established with Kent Branch as Senior Pastor under the tutelage of Archbishop Roy E. Brown (Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc.) |
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Civic Achievements |
| 2005 |
Dr. Kent Branch was summoned to Congress in Washington, D.C. to provide Key Leadership by assisting in the development of a Comprehensive Life Recovery Plan for evacuees from Hurricane Katrina & Rita. |
| 2002 |
The Pilgrim Atlanta Development Corporation was formed to offer safe and affordable transitional housing to single adults , single parent families and senior citizens. |
| 2002 |
The Pilgrim Christian Academy and Learning Center, Phase II was acquired. Bishop Branch serves as CEO to this program which partners with local agencies to provide free head start to children. |
| 2001 |
Beulah Heights Bible College links with Pilgrim Cathedral of Atlanta to serve as a satellite location. |
| 2000 |
Pilgrim Entrepreneur Partners was founded to mentor, empower and propel Parishioners and community residents with entrepreneurial gifts. |
| 1998 |
The Pilgrim Christian Academy and Learning Center (licensed) was created with Bishop Branch as CEO to nurture and educate children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. |
| 1996 |
Fulton County recognizes Pastor Diana Branch with a Certificate of Recognition for being a Woman of Excellence with loyal and meritorious service to the community. |
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Professional Achievements |
| 2006 |
Bishop Branch earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree as a Hilliard Fellow from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. |
| 2005 |
Dr. Kent Branch & Dr. Diana Branch received their Doctor of Divinity degrees. |
| 2002 |
Bishop Kent David Branch and Pastor Diana Branch were honored in Who's Who of Black Atlanta for their pastoral accomplishments. |
| 2002 |
Pilgrim Cathedral of Atlanta partnered with the Lane Company & The Charles Westmoreland Chorale to present Keeping the Family Together, a gospel musical, that featured acclaimed vocalist LaShun Pace. |
| 2002 |
Masters of Divinity Degree was earned by Bishop Branch from Emory University, Candler School of Theology while maintaining a full academic scholarship. |
| 1996 |
Bishop Kent and Pastor Diana Branch received their certification in counseling from Christ Centered Counseling of Atlanta, Inc.
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