
Bishop Roy Dixon, D.D.
Founder
Background
Roy Dixon was born in Toomsboro, Georgia, on December 9, 1935. He attended classes in Liberal Arts and Business Administration at the University of Connecticut, Los Angeles City College, and the University of California at Los Angeles. Later, he received his Doctor of Divinity Degree from Vision International University.
During the Mid-1960s, Entrepreneur Dixon owned and operated several Dixon Burger restaurants. A serious accident and extended recuperation caused the demise of the chain. He then became a part of the Taco Bell Corporation, honing his managerial skills and serving in various capacities: Store Manager, District Manager, City Manager, and Franchise Area Trainer, which led to his transfer to San Diego in 1976.
In 1978, Restaurateur Dixon franchised his first Taco Bell restaurant in Otay Mesa. With the help of two partners, Otay Mesa Corporation owned 12 Taco Bell Franchises. In 1985, Pastor Dixon was led to establish a church; in December of that year, 20 people met in the Otay Mesa corporate offices and agreed that they also felt God's call to affiliate themselves with this new endeavor. Faith Chapel then grew from the initial 20 members to more than 1,000 members. A very diverse and talented group of worshippers, they quickly acquired land and built the edifice that now occupies 4999 Holly Drive—an 18,000-square-foot facility that has helped revitalize the surrounding community.
In April 2000, the Presiding Bishop and General Board established the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOURTH ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION, Bishop Roy Dixon, Prelate.
Bishop Dixon was married for 62 years to Starrie Dixon before God called her home on April 4, 2020, following a lengthy illness. They are parents of three adults– Royce, a computer programmer and singer; Rhonda, who teaches computer skills to preschoolers at daycare centers and does a few commercials; and Dominic, who has found his calling in designing and selling greeting cards. Royce and Rhonda have presented their proud parents with two each of the most beautiful granddaughters– Adrienne, Mia, Indira, and Paden. They are also blessed with six great-grandchildren.
Positions & Achievements
National Church of God in Christ Positions and Achievements
- Coordinator and Director of Convention Planning Auxiliaries in Ministry (AIM), Church of God in Christ
- Board Member, C.H. Mason Theological Seminary at ITC in Atlanta, Georgia
- Appointed to COGIC Businessmen Association
- Chairman, Board of Bishops Grievance Committee
Community and Business Achievements
- Founder and Chairman of Holly Drive Leadership Academy
- Board Member, San Diego Organizing Project
- Board Member, Pacific Institute of Community Organizations (PICO)
- Board Member, California, and San Diego Restaurant Associations
- Board Member, All Congregations Together
- Commissioner, San Diego County Civil Service Commission
- Board Member and Past President, San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Convention Planner, Auxiliaries in Ministry Summer Conventions
- San Diego Super Bowl Task Force
- Board Member, Holiday Bowl
- Board Member, America's Cup
- Civil Activities Council, Donovan State Prison