History of NVCF
Our founder, Bishop George McCree received his clarion call to the ministry as a teenager at Faith Tabernacle Church in Portland, OR. At the age of seven, he was water baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus and then at the age of twelve he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Bishop George attributes his spiritual tutelage to (his father and mother in the gospel), the late Bishop Louis Osborne Sr. and Bishop Grace Osborne of Portland, OR, and pastors Bishop Louis Osborne Jr. of Houston, TX and Bishop David Eddings of Phoenix, AZ. In 1986, Minister George was ordained as an Elder and worked in that assembly and the Fellowship of Christian Believers, International organization (FCB) in the areas of youth, music and education. In 2013, Pastor George was consecrated to the bishopric in that organization. Bishop George currently serves FCB as its General Secretary, conference coordinator and youth auxiliary director. In August 2019, Bishop George celebrated his 50th year New Birth-day!
In 2003 while recovering from open heart surgery, Elder McCree yielded to the call to pastor the flock of the Lord Jesus and on September 28, 2003; New Vision Christian Fellowship opened its doors in the city of Gilbert, AZ, founded with Lady Robyn, his siblings and their families. Worship services began at Freestone Recreation Center on Sundays and weekly bible studies in the home of our pastor and wife. In 2007, NVCF changed locations to sharing the chapel at the Community Church of New Thought; pastored by Dr Blaine Mays. In 2014, we relocated to our present facility alongside Pastor Bill Abbott and the Mesa East Foursquare Church. Since the church’s inception in 2003, many souls have been won to Christ through confession, repentance and the new birth. We’ve seen the hearts of many transformed by the teaching of the Word of God and miracles of healing and deliverance demonstrated within these four walls. New Vision is a sanctifying house of worship, blessed and growing one soul at a time! Our motto is: “It’s all about JESUS!” We endeavor to see lost souls won to Christ and the character of men and women transformed for Kingdom living.
About the Pastor
Bishop George W. McCree II
Bishop George McCree received his call to ministry as a teenager at Faith Tabernacle Church in Portland, Oregon. He was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus at the tender age of seven and received the infilling of the Holy Spirit at the age of twelve. He attributes his spiritual tutelage to the late Bishop Louis Osborne Sr., Bishop Grace Osborne of Portland, OR. From a teen, Brother George worked in the local church in numerous capacities, primarily in the areas of music, youth and education. He later rendered service in the international body, the Fellowship of Christian Believers, as its National Youth Director and Minister of Music for several years.
Brother George completed courses in biblical and religious studies through Aenon Bible College and Portland State University and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Biblical Counseling from Hill University. He was ordained to the eldership in 1986.
Elder McCree relocated to Phoenix, Arizona and became a member of First Pentecostal Church; an affiliate of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. He served there as an associate minister from 1989 to 2003; aiding in the development of ministers and church leaders alike, and in the area of music as the Sanctuary Choir Director.
After much prayer and surrender, Elder McCree, yielded to the clarion call to become a shepherd. On September 28, 2003 “New Vision Christian Fellowship” opened its doors, founded by Elder McCree, more affectionately known as “Pastor George” and Lady Robyn in the city of Gilbert, Arizona. In 2004, Pastor George and the newly founded assembly joined the Fellowship of Christian Believers; a ministerial alliance co-founded by his father and mother in the gospel. He faithfully served in the capacity of Minister of Music, Youth President, Conference Coordinator and Adjutant to the Bishops. In 2013, Pastor George was consecrated to the office of bishop by presiding prelate, Bishop Grace C. Osborne. In 2017, Bishop George was appointed to the office of the General Secretariat and currently serves on the Executive Board as General Secretary and Youth Auxiliary Director. Bishop George is a teacher, evangelist and encourager to the Body of Christ. His desire is to see lost souls won to Christ and the character of men and women transformed for Kingdom living. Among his accomplishments, Bishop McCree has authored two inspirational books, “Treasure Chest” and “15 Years of Grace”.
Bishop George McCree is the husband of the esteemed Robyn Henry-McCree and the father of three adult children: Angelica, Chantel and George III, and three grandchildren: Arimi, Jaden and Zyiah.