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Born in Beaufort, South Carolina, Brother Gadson moved to Rochester, New York as a young man.  It is in Rochester where he obeyed the gospel under the ministry of the late Brother Edgar D. Brown one of the old pioneers.  Brother Gadson was privileged  to work very closely with Brother Brown for 10 years until his death in 1984 at the Northside Church of Christ in Rochester, New York.

His vast experience  includes teaching men's classes, Bible classes for all ages, gospel meetings, conducting soul-winning workshops, counseling and working closely with elders.  For more than 28 years he has taught thousands the gospel of Jesus Christ and led hundreds to the Lord. He is extremely excited about evangelism and the importance of "each one, teach one, reach one and keep one."

Besides being a man of God he is a loving son to his mother, Eliza Mary Gadson and dedicated father to his daughter Chantieria Joanetta Gadson.

His goal is to continue to live a faithful life as a Christian child of God; to continue to build up God's Kingdom and God's people; and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere he goes.

In addition to his dynamic style of teaching for the Lord, he is a professional inspirational, motivational, and educational speaker and certified trainer.  He brings over 25 years of corporate experience to the speaking arena.  He has trained over 8,000 employees of Eastman Kodak Company, representing over 69 countries.

Brother Gadson has had the priviledge to be featured on serveral radio talk shows along the East Coast and formerly hosted his own radio program  titled, "Partners For Purposeful Living, "  Which aired on 3WG at 1460 AM, in Rochester, New York.

He is an honored member of Toastmasters International and has achieved the highest level, a Distinguished Toastmaster, or DTM recognition.  He is known as "Mr. Enthusiastic."  As international speaker, Mr. Enthusiastic gave his signature speech "How To Fly Like An Eagle With Wings Like  A Wimp" to over 500 people from around the world at the Toastmasters International Conference in St. Louis. The speech is still on the best selling list today.

Bruce Eaton has featured him in the book, Conquering Your Financial Stress - The Five Point Plan for Generating True Wealth.  Thirty thousand copies were published nationwide in May 1998 and sold in all major bookstores.  He has also been featured in the January 2003 Edition of the speaker's bureau magazine, "Sharing Ideas," by the renowned Mrs. Dottie Walters.  "Sharing Ideas" magazine is the largest professional speaker's magazine in the world.

Currently, Brother Gadson is a member of the East Henrietta Road Church of Christ where Brother Jerry G. Houston is the Minster.  Brother Gadson is one of the associate ministers and the Minister of Evangelism where he teaches other Christians how to be soul winners for Christ.  He emphasizes the importance of the "three Es" in the Lord's church which are edify, equip and evangelize.

He is truly a man of God!  His professional motto is:  "Since Greatness Is Possible, Excellence Is Not Enough!" "Go For Greatness!"