Dr. Roderick McClintock is a retired Sergeant of the United States Army who faithfully served the United States of America with exemplary leadership and distinction. During nearly ten years prior to retirement, he held multiple leadership positions and assignments, demonstrating exceptional commitment to mentorship, training, and personnel development. Through his leadership, Dr. McClintock mentored and trained more than 200 military personnel, helping many service members successfully achieve promotion to the next rank.
His military service is distinguished by numerous awards and honors, including the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Overseas Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and several additional commendations recognizing his dedicated service to the nation.
Dr. McClintock credits the United States Army and its educational programs for helping him pursue post-secondary education in Religion and Paralegal Studies at Liberty University. He currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Upward Bound Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to humanitarian aid, social services, community empowerment, and improving the quality of life for individuals and families in need.
In addition to his nonprofit leadership, Dr. McClintock serves as the Senior Pastor of The Dream Center of Greater Houston in Houston, Texas, where he leads ministry initiatives focused on spiritual growth, outreach, restoration, and community transformation.
Dr. McClintock is also actively engaged in civic, fraternal, and community organizations. He is a member of JNO G. Lewis Lodge #622, a 32° Mason of Matthew Ellis, Jr. Consistory No. 370, and a Shriner of As Salaam Temple #215. He additionally holds membership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as an At-Large Member, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as a Life Member, the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce, the 5th Ward Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Greater Houston Veterans, and Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc.
In recognition of his humanitarian efforts and community impact, Dr. McClintock has received several Congressional Recognition Awards presented by the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
On December 7, 2025, Dr. McClintock was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarian Studies from Strategic Growth Leaders Bible University in recognition of his outstanding humanitarian service and community leadership.
Dr. McClintock is married to the beautiful and incomparable Mrs. Angela McClintock, who faithfully serves alongside him in ministry and community outreach initiatives.
A Moment That Changed Everything
The story behind Upward Bound Ministries — told by its founder.
What began on a street corner in Columbus, Georgia became a lifelong conviction: that every person deserves dignity, access, and a place to belong—especially in the house of God.
I brought Mr. Willie back to my apartment, gave him clothes from a thrift store, and helped him clean up. That night, he walked into the watch night service—not as someone forgotten, but as someone welcomed.
That moment changed everything.
Born From Conviction
Upward Bound Ministries, Inc. exists because of that encounter. It was born from a conviction that every person deserves dignity, access, and a place to belong—especially in the house of God.
That conviction has never wavered. It is the foundation on which every program, every outreach, and every act of service this organization undertakes is built.
Dignity
Every person carries inherent worth. Our mission begins with seeing and honoring that worth in each individual we serve, regardless of their circumstances.
Access
No door should be closed to someone in need. We work to remove barriers—physical, social, and spiritual—so that all people can receive care and community.
Belonging
Especially in the house of God, every person deserves a place to belong. We exist to build a community where no one is left standing outside.
One Encounter. One Ministry. One Mission.
From a single act of welcome on a Georgia street, a ministry was formed.
Mr. Willie’s question — “Do you think they would let me in their church?” — became the mission statement of Upward Bound Ministries before a single word was ever written down. It is a question we answer every day through our work, our outreach, and our commitment to the communities we serve.
Learn more about the mission and values that guide everything we do.