About Us

Good News Ministries was founded 30 years ago by Charlie and Jeanne Osburn. Through an unfortunate event in the worlds eyes; as well as years of devastation that almost destroyed the Osburn family, a simple Spirit of “Obedience” forever changed the lives of not only Charlie, Jeanne and the rest of their family, it has touched countless lives around the world.  Fr. James E. Smith ran into Charlie one day at Mama Nunnari’s Restaurant in Warrington, FL and told Charlie that the Church had more to offer. They spent a few minutes together and Fr. Smith asked Charlie to come to the rectory for an informal chat. On Charlie’s first visit, Fr. Smith told him “Charlie, you gotta give it all to Jesus.” Charlie and Jeanne set out on a journey that would bring them to that very place, surrendering all they had to the love of God, all of their hurts, all of their anger, all of their resentments all of their disappointments and all of their possessions. From that first encounter with Fr. Smith to this very day, Good News Ministries has been dedicated to bringing to the world the all encompassing Love of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

About Charlie

Charlie and Jeanne Osburn are the founders of Good News Ministries in Pensacola, Florida.  Charlie had a profound conversion experience in 1977. Since then he has been teaching the love message and preaching the Word of God to thousands of Catholics and non-Catholics, Christians and non-Christians around the world.

Charlie Osburn is an electrifying international speaker and a dynamic Catholic Lay Evangelist who founded Good News Ministries after he had a profound conversion experience in 1977. Told by his bishop that he was to become the first Catholic evangelist in his diocese, he started the International School of Catholic Lay Evangelization as a direct response to Pope Paul VI's document On Evangelization in the Modern World. Charlie says, "The greatest thing we can do is to win the world for Jesus, and we do this by evangelizing the people we know one at a time." He teaches from the Sermon on the Mount, Vatican II documents, and the Nicene Creed -- like no one else!

Jeanne Osburn is and has been Charlie's supporter, help-mate, and wife for over 50 years.  An original masterpiece, fashioned by God's own hands.  An absolute gem, revealing some of God's perfection here on earth.  All someone has to do is spend a little time with Jeanne to understand. 

Happy 51st Anniversary to Charlie and Jeanne! - click here

About Don

Don Queen has been involved with Good News Ministries for 25 years and serves on the Board of Directors. Don works with the ministry full time as a Catholic Lay Evangelist and serves as the Director of Outreach. Don is a faithful echo and teacher of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and a one of a kind, unique, masterpiece, Son of the Most High God.

About Arthur

Arthur Stevens is Director of Transportation and a devoted host for missions.

Arthur has been director of Transportation for the past 20 years and a strong intercessor for the ministry. He has assisted in support and hosted missions throughout the world especially in Africa and Central America.
 

About Father Jack

Foreword to the new book "Love Walks by Faith"
I have often heard it said that the easiest way to make God laugh is to tell him that you have plans. In 1982, I had great plans for the business my partner and I were developing. Then I attended one of Charlie’s week-long parish missions. He talked about giving up a flourishing business and devoting his life to preaching the “Good News.” Obviously he touched a part of my soul. Within a few months I had done virtually the same thing and entered a seminary. A seed which had been planted by my pastor was watered by Charlie’s words! Fast forward to 2005. I hadn’t had any contact with Charlie since that week in 1982. By now I was pastor of St. Anne’s Parish in Pensacola, Florida. Someone just happened to mention that Charlie was now retired and living in Pensacola. He had made plans to spend his remaining years relaxing in the Florida sun and fishing. Again, God laughed at someone having made plans. I looked Charlie up, and we had a grand reunion. Since that time he has revived the School of Evangelization and has been working out of our parish on the west side of Pensacola. As we work together to spread the good news of God’s love, we often laugh in amazement at how a chance meeting 25 years ago changed the plans of two men who now enjoy the opportunity to share the ministry that was in God’s plan all along!
 

About David

David Stewart is a long time friend of Charlie Osburn.  A teacher in Good News Ministries.  He traveled with Charlie for 18 years.  David was inspired years ago by the document of the laity.  He teaches like no else and brings an understanding of truth that only he can bring.  One of the most profound lay teachers.  He gives an understanding that inspires you to live the Gospel.

About Steve

Steven Chaisson is on the Board of Directors for the Good News Ministry. Steven is based in Lafayette, Louisiana, has a dozen years of experience in various technology sectors and has an MBA with an HCM and finance focus. My heart’s desire is to eventually work full-time for the ministry. In the meantime, I devote all my spare time to the needs of Good News, teaching evangelization and adult catechism. I can be reached at: stevenchaisson@cox.net

 

About Michael

Michael Boroden is  the web site designer and serves on the Board of Directors of Good News Ministries.  Michael has been working with the ministry for 3 years now.  He lives in Texas and teaches high school faith formation at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wylie, TX.

                     Delaney, Michael's Daughter and fishing partner

                                                                    (with dog Skipper)

About Emily

Emily Boroden, Michael's wife and co-web designer.  She is active in her own church, Trinity Presbyterian in Plano, TX. 

Emily, Michael, & Delaney are currently in the process of adopting a baby girl from China

She is Here!!!  See short video of us getting Mollie: adoption video - click here

Michael & Emily Boroden
Directors of Communications
Good News Ministries