Rodney Green was born July 26,1963 to Anna Johnson and Oscar Green. In 2000, Rev. Green began his life's work by founding "Changing a Generation Outreach Ministries", a non-profit religious organization. He is an ordained minister of the gospel, motivational speaker, author, spiritual poet, and started as "the parking lot pastor". During 2003, he established a storefront ministry on East Main Street in the heart of Durham, NC where he expanded his outreach ministry by providing three free meals a day to the poor. In 2004, he moved to a house on Holloway Street. Rev. Green now provides many and varied services to Durham's needy, including food distribution at the Mission House, to nursing homes, to churches and to other organizations that prepare meals for the needy. In this capacity, he works closely with the North Carolina Food Bank and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Hot meals are provided to the poor on special occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Rev. Green is greatly involved in the Durham community and maintains membership in various organizations that support the community. Such organizations include Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Durham and Vicinity; Durham Ministers In Prayer; Durham Committee on HIV/AIDS; American Heart Association's Power to End Stroke Task Force; and honorary member of the Durham County Sheriff Department. 

Rev. Green is licensed by the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services for vocational rehabilitation services for released prison inmates and he also provides ministry to prison inmates. He is a licensed educator by the State of North Carolina to provide counseling on venereal diseases STD/HIV. Moreover, he has successfully completed the "Mentoring the 100 Way Curriculum" and certified as a Mentor on March 23,2006 by Joshua W. Murtree, PhD who is the National Mentoring Chairman for the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. organization. 

Free haircuts are provided during events and at selected schools by independent barbers.   As Rev. Green states, having a haircut is important because it provides a person self-esteem when looking for a job. Volunteer medical students from local universities also furnish services (such as checking blood pressure and pulmonary examinations) on occasion at the Mission House and during events,

Rev. Green's work has been widely recognized, both in Durham and elsewhere.  He has received letters of recognition from many people including Durham's Mayor William Bell; former City Manager Marcia Conner; Food Bank of NC Coordinator Julie Lawhorn; and Durham Housing Authority Manager Cynthia Watkins. Rev. Green is often given wide press coverage in local newspapers including The Durham Herald-Sun, The News & Observer, and The Triangle Tribune. 

In 2004, Rev Green was presented the Martin Luther King. Jr. National Holiday Keeper of The Dream Award for outstanding community service as awarded by the Durham Steering Committee of the MLK organization.  In addition, he was given a full page listing in the 2005 edition of Who's Who of the Black Pages USA, and continues to be listed in later editions. In 2005, he received a certificate of recognition from the American Red Cross for his participation in helping displaced persons after Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, Changing a Generation Outreach Ministries was invited to participate on The Word Network, an urban African-American gospel television network (www.thewordnetwork.org). 

Rev. Green receives help and support with meals preparations and distribution by volunteers from local churches.  He persists on his mission with an optimistic attitude and strong conviction in his mission to help the needy of Durham.  He is performing a great service to Durham and his continued leadership is important to the community.  His example of selfless service is a standard to be held high for all to seek.