Leadership
Pastor
Rev. Dr. John C. Wright, Jr.
Rev. Dr. John C. Wright, Jr., is married to Yinoris Nadina Wright and has three sons and two beautiful daughters. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kent College, a Master's Degree and a Doctorate of Theology from North Carolina College of Theology, and is the author of the book titled "A Non Negotiable Salvation".
Rev. Dr. John C. Wright is the Founder and President of Williamsburg Theological Seminary, a Satellite Extension of North Carolina Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Wright has more than 40 years experience in church leadership and pastoring. He is currently the Pastor-Elect of Immanuel Baptist Church in Saluda, VA.
"Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me." Isaiah 6:8
Associate Ministers
Rev. Earl Lewis, Rev. Harriet Roane, Rev. Tyrone Young
We support the Pastor in preaching the Word of God, visiting the sick and shut-in, leading ecumenical functions in the church, as required. Ready to serve the church in other selected roles, as needed.
Deacons
Levi Braxton, Walter Lewis, S.B. Hodges, Percell Scott, Theodor Scott
Our purpose is to glorify God by serving His body through caring for the operational aspects of the church so that the Elders may devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word (Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:8-13).
Deaconesses
Veoila Scott, Lilie Braxton (Front) Yinoris Wright, Lucy Scott, Nellie Fields, Emily Scott, Gloria Holmes
Our purpose is to serve the spiritual needs of the church and support the Deacons, as needed. We strive to function as loving servants of Christ, promoting servant leadership within the body of the church.
Director of Music
Leon Harris
Music is a key part of our worship service that provides the spiritual environment to praise our God. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." Colossons 3:16
Christian Education
Lou Belcher
We shall teach the Word of God through the Holy Spirit and build our church with the blueprint of God's Word. "Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands." Psalm 119:66
Women and Youth Usher's Leader
Linda Macon
We lift up our children and lead them in the ways of Christ as He intercedes for us. "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6