Meet Our Leadership Staff
A Word From Our Pastor
1 Peter 5:2-3,
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them---not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve, not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”
Our Pastor is the Reverend Marvin G. Gatling, who is the overseer of all personnel, ministries, and properties of the church.
Ephesians 4:11, “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers.”
Our Deacons consist of ordained men, whose purpose is to assist the pastor in his duties, and to maintain it in his absence. They are:
Deacon James Brown, chairman
Deacon Rudolph Sumter, vice chairman
Deacon Ronald Griffin, chaplain
Acts 6:2, “So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, ‘It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3, Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them.”
Our Deaconess consist of consecrated women, whose purpose is to assist the pastor in his duties, regarding female members of the church, and to maintain it in his absence. They are:
Deaconess Barbara Rainey, president
Deaconess Linda Rabazza, vice president
Deaconess Marcia Williamson
Deaconess Telaire Griffin
Deaconess Valerie Edwards
Deaconess Barbara Burns
Romans 16:1, “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae.”
Our Trustees conduct the financial affairs of the church, which are: banking, payments, bookkeeping, and maintaining and purchasing of church possessions and property. They are:
Deacon Rudolph Sumter, chairman
Deaconess Barbara Rainey, treasurer
Deaconess Valerie Edwards, financial secretary
Deaconess Telaire Griffin, financial consultant
Romans 15:25, “……. I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. 26,
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Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem………..28,
So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.”
Our Missionaries ensure that the material needs of our members are met, and that visitations to nursing homes and other facilities are carried out. They are:
Deaconess Barbara Rainey, President
Deaconess Linda Rabazza, Vice President
Luke 10:33, “But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34, He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”
Our Church Mothers are the spiritual advisors of the church due to their wisdom and experienced relationship with the Lord. They are:
Mother Annie Ruth Robbins
Mother Mary Hunt
1 Timothy 5:9, “No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10, and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.”
Our Music Staff arranges the spiritual music and songs for our worship services. They are:
First Lady Cathy Gatling, director
Deacon Ronald Griffin, minister of music
Sister Danyelle Latte, drummer
Psalm 149:1, “Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.”
The Lloyd Drain III youth for Christ
Staff directs our youth activities and prepares them to lead youth day services. They are:
Sister Rosa Bullock, director
Sister Tyeasha Ward, co-director
Sister Sharlene Dickinson, co-director
Proverbs 22:6, “Start children off in the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.”
Our Administrative Staff ensures that church membership records, recordings, and correspondence are managed. They are:
Deaconess Linda Rabazza, church clerk
Deaconess Marcia Williamson, administrative assistant
1 Corinthians 14:40, “But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”
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His leadership objective is to help people to:
“learn a better way, to live a better life.”