About Us
CHANGE is a ministry run by families – for families! With over 17 years of friendship, marriage, and three children together, Chris & Tara are living proof of the difference Love makes. In God's Marriage Math: Chris + T = ChrisT
Chris Bailey III is the director of CHANGE Ministry. A native of Washington, D.C., he is also a certified National Trainer and Educational Consultant with the Center for Teacher Effectiveness. As an evangelist, teacher, and pastor, he has taught and pastored in districts across the country including California, Kentucky, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oakwood University. Conducting seminars for schools and churches from coast to coast, Chris inspires audiences to teach what they love by loving who they teach!
Tara Bailey is the co-founder and assistant director of CHANGE Ministry. She is also the Grades 5-8 teacher at E.E. Rogers SDA School in Jackson, Mississippi. As an experienced educator, God has used her to successfully overhaul schools in Kentucky, Texas, Alabama, and Tennessee. Along with her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oakwood University, Tara is a Certified Trainer in the 4MAT Learning Program, and a Certified Teacher of both the Fundations Literacy Program and DIBELS Standardized Testing. She also serves as a member of the North American Division Curriculum Committee for K-2 Pathways Development. A native of Jackson, Mississippi and a teacher at heart, Tara believes that every child is special and deserves a chance to succeed!
