A Biographical Sketch of

Elder LaNorris D. McFadden

Elder LaNorris D. McFadden was chosen to be an encourager to the kingdom of God at an early age. From birth, he was surrounded by a legacy of great preachers, community leaders, gospel singers and musicians and was destined to follow in their footsteps. He was blessed with the gift of music at the tender age of 6 and has been afforded the opportunity to serve many great churches with this gift. Elder McFadden was raised in the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, under the pastoral leadership of Elder Cornice Reid and there begin to discover the unique calling and anointing that God had reserved for his life.

Elder McFadden has a unique and God-given ability to present ministry in a way that is both relevant to a young generation and reviving to a seasoned generation. His respect for the heritage of the church, grouped with his passion for modern innovation and his magnetic personality make him a balanced and effective voice that bridges generational gaps and builds unity in the faith.

Elder McFadden officially accepted the call to preach the gospel at age 20, while under the leadership of Pastor LaFawn Wilson. He was later ordained as an Elder in The Pentecostal COGIC, USA, Inc. on November 9, 2008, by Bishop Randy Hightower and Elder Eddie Evans, Jr. Then, in August 2012 Elder McFadden embraced a God given assignment to plant the Victory City of Power Church in Palm Beach County, Florida, where he served as Lead Pastor for 5 years. As of October 2016, Elder McFadden proudly serves as Senior Pastor at the Shady Grove #1 Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee, FL. He is also Founder/ Chairman of the Board for the Victory House Community Resource Center, Inc. which is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to hunger relief, youth empowerment, and community transformation. Pastor McFadden further serves the church and community at large in the capacity of Chaplian Resident at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Vice President of the OldWest Florida Primitive Baptist Church School Convention, Church School Instructor for the National Primitive Baptist Convention, and National Action Network member.

Elder McFadden is a graduate of Palm Beach Lakes Community High School and attended The Palm Beach Atlantic University School of Ministry. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Tallahassee Community College and the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences with concentrations in Sociology and Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Florida State University. He is currently pursuing the Master of Divinity focusing on Community Transformation and Pastoral Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University as he continues his educational journey.

Elder McFadden is an award-winning national songwriter, artist and producer in the gospel music industry and has shared the gospel in song for many years. He is the founder of For God’s Glory Music Publishing Company and the Conqueror’s Music record label. He is also founder and director of Florida gospel artist, LaNorris McFadden & P.R.O.O.F. with which he released 4 projects, including their most recent singles “Be YeSteadfast” and “What More Can He Do”. Pastor McFadden and his church choir, the SG1 Voices of Victory, just released (January 2025) their 1st album entitled "Sunday Morning Church". Pastor McFadden also serves asState Director of Worship for Florida with the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International and is also an affiliate of The Gospel Industry Network.

Elder LaNorris is the proud husband of Lady Erika McFadden and the joyful father of seven amazingly gifted children.

“MAINTAIN VICTORY!!”