TO HONOR OUR PASTORS FOR Isaiah 43:19
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Mission statement:
We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world.
The Rt. Reverend Julius McAllister
Mother Joan Marla McAllister
Dr. Deborah Taylor-King
Sister. Wanda T. Ringgold
Brother Richard F. Norris, III
Sister Patricia Nira Smith
Sister Susan Butler
Sister E. Janet Bordley
Sister Sherry White
Reverend Ellis B. Louden
Reverend J. Stanley Justice
Sister Darlene Justice
Presiding Prelate, 1st Episcopal District
Episcopal District Supervisor
Connectional WMS President
Connectional YPD Director
Connectional YPD President
Episcopal District President
Episcopal District YPD Director
Conference Branch President
Conference YPD Director
Presiding Elder/Dover District
Presiding Elder/Wilmington District
Wilmington Area Consultant
In the name of the triune God, May the spirit of Christian Mission enter every heart (Repeat). This we ask in Jesus
Name, Amen
DOVER AREA SOCIETIES AND PRESIDENTS
Cassandra Hall (Dover Area Chairperson)
Antioch, Frankford
Bethel, Milford
Lucy Davis WMS
Mable J. Parker WMS
Bethel, Milton Molly Jackson WMS
Burton Chapel, Milton
Dickerson Chapel, Millsboro
Graham, Greenwood
John Wesley, Dover
Macedonia, Seaford
Mt. Calvary, Concord
Mt. Pisgah, Laurel
Mt. Plymouth, Felton
Mt. Zion, Dover
Mt. Zion, Ellendale
New Beginnings Community
New Zion, Milton
Prospect, Georgetown
Siloam, Slaughter Neck
St George, Lewes
St Paul, Harrington
Hazel F. Harmon WMS
Edna Burton WMS
Annie E. Coverdale WMS
Charlotte M. Tull WMS
Lucretia Nutter WMS
Maggie J. Roberts WMS
Jennie Greene WMS
Edith E. Scott WMS
Nancy C. Perry WMS
Eliza Jane Price WMS
Burris/Warren WMS
Rickets-Trott WMS
Niecey Ingram WMS
Gertrude Davis WMS
Mollie Lockwood WMS
Leah E. Coleman WMS
Sis. Cassandra Hall
Sis. Kim Williams
Sis. Thelma Harvey
Sis. Betty Washington
Sis. Sebrena Taylor
Sis. Sandra Holland
Sis. Mary Garner
Sis. Frances Scott
Sis. Timah Ricketts-West
Sis. Gerry Horsey
Sis. Janet Bordley
Sis. Madie McDougle
Sis. Sherry White
Sis. Ronnita Quail
Sis. Clara Ingram
Sis. Hera Gooch
Sis. Eldora Davis
Barbara Smith-Little (Wilmington Area Chairperson)
Asbury, Chester
Bethel, Smyrna
Bethel, Wilmington
Byrd’s, Clayton
New Elizabeth
Emmanuel, Hartly
Fairview, Woodlyn
Mt. Friendship, Smyrna
Mt. Hebron, Linwood
Murphy, Chester
Ringgold Chapel
Star Hill, Dover
Trinity, Middletown
Zion, Camden
Frannie J. Coppin WMS
Richardson-Wright WMS
Florida Grant WMS
Bertha Dixon WMS
Holland-Jackson WMS
Alice W. Dixon WMS
Nora W. Link WMS
Hannah Stevens WMS
Annie E. Edwards WMS
Ellen Tyree WMS
Rachel Berry WMS
Lola V. Gibbs WMS
Annie White WMS
Mary T. Caldwell WMS
Sis. Linda Warren
Sis. Hazel Hare
Sis. Leesa Sheppard
Sis. Sandra Honor
Sis. Robin Baynard
Sis. Carrie Williams
Sis. Sherry Glasco
Sis. Olivia Miller
Sis. Bernadette Foster
Sis. Rosa Young
Sis. Florence Brown
Sis. Lorraine Harris
Prelude
Brother Ernest Green
Invocation
Sister Jelisa Dixon
Byrd's AMEC
Welcome & Occasion
Sister Leesa Kellam-Sheppard
1st Vice President - DCWMS
Mistress of Ceremonies
Sister Melanie Bryant-Hearst
First Lady - Bethel Wilmington
Selection
A Salute to Our Pastors
Sister Karen Bostick
DCWMS Historiographer & Statistician
Table Blessing
Presiding Elder J. Stanley Justice
Presiding Elder/Wilmington District
Chat & Chew
Hat Parade
Musical Interlude
Brother Ernest Gree
The Salute Continue
Sister April Davis
John Wesley AME Church
Honoree Response
Rev. Tiesha Miller
Recognition of Out of Conference Guest
Sister Wanda Hunt
Immediate Past President - Delaware Conference WMS
Silent Auction
Sister Leesa Kellam-Sheppard
Remarks
Sister Janet Bordley
President, Delaware Conference WMS
Presiding Elder Ellis B. Louden
Presiding Elder - Dover District
Presiding Elder J. Stanley Justice
Presiding Elder - Wilmington District
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A native of Delaware, Rev. Griffin is a graduate of Dover High School, Delaware State University (BSBA, MSW), and Turner Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center (M. Div., New Testament).
Prior to entering the ministry full-time, he worked as Kent County (DE) Coordinator, Juvenile Awareness Education Project; Director of Upward Bound at Delaware State University, and Adjunct Professor at D.S.U.
Rev. Griffin was introduced to Christ as a youth at Mt. Zion AME Church, Dover, DE., and gave his life to Christ in 1985, while attending Emmanuel A.M.E. Church in Hartly, DE. He answered the call to preach in 1991. In 1998 he enrolled in Turner Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. While in Georgia he served on the staff at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Covington, GA, and Flipper Chapel A.M.E. Church, Fayetteville, GA.
In June, 2003, Rev. Griffin was appointed pastor of Macedonia AME Church in Seaford, DE. While at Macedonia the church built a new parsonage, established several outreach ministries and expanded its music ministry.
In March, 2014, Rev. Griffin was appointed pastor of Antioch. Since coming to Antioch the church has made numerous additions and improvements to both the church and the parsonage. In addition to the ongoing community outreach efforts new efforts have been established. More recently, during this pandemic experience, Antioch has sponsored Covid testing and vaccination events and developed informational workshops which were open to the community. Additionally, the members of Antioch continue to seek out those in need in the community and in the church family. And, to the best of our ability, strive to meet those needs.
(Blanche Gaddis Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. Jean Wylie was born to the parents of Olden and Annie Waples in Ellendale, Delaware. She has seven siblings. She was married to the late Samuel A. Wylie for 46 years. Before becoming a pastor, she attended Mt. Zion AME Church, Ellendale, Delaware where the Rev. Ellsworth Coleman was the pastor and Rev. Kanice Johns. Her education journey was as follows: She attended Ellendale School #125, William C. Jason High School, Georgetown, Delaware, Delaware State University earning a Bachelor of Science degree, attended Salisbury State University earning her Masters Degree and lastly, attended Eastern Baptist Seminary which is now Palmer Seminary earning her Masters of Divinity degree.
After graduation from Delaware State University, Rev. Wylie worked in the Milford School District for 46 years as a First-grade teacher and Special Education teacher, Assistant Principal at the Milford Middle School and Banneker Elementary and becoming Principal of the new Banneker Elementary School. Rev. Wylie has pastored Burton Chapel AME Church, Milton, Delaware and Bethel AME Church in Milford, Delaware. Rev. Wylie retired as an Iterinent Elder, March 2022 and is presently serving as Bethel’s supply pastor.
My Prayer during the Pandemic: My prayer during the pandemic is that God protects everyone especially the Elderly from COVID and find a cure for COVID 19. In addition I ask God to please contain the spread of infection to others. For the missionaries of every church especially with high rates of infection, God provide them with words of hope and prayers and continue to keep everyone safe and healthy.
(The Molly Jackson Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. Dr. Iola E. Williams, is Pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church Milton . She was appointed on June 17, 2017. Previously, she served as Pastor of Hubert A.M.E. Church and as interim Pastor at Burton Chapel A.M.E. Church. She received her MDiv. and DMin. in 2001 and 2011 respectively from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, NJ. She is a graduate of Adelphi University, NY where she earned her BS Degree in Business Administration.
She moved to Delaware in 2013 and served as Associate Minister at Mount Zion A.M.E. Dover. Prior to her moving, she served for 18 years at the North Stelton A.M.E. Church, Piscataway NJ under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Kenneth L. Saunders, Sr. There she held the positions of Chief of Staff/Ministerial Advisor; and Pastoral Care Coordinator; and many more She served as instructor for the NJAC Ministerial Institute; member of the Minister’s Social Action Committee, and Secretary for the NB District Ministers Fellowship.
She is a member of the DC Board of Examiners and Chair of the Dover District Committee on Ministerial Orders. She served as 2nd and 1st VP for the FED WIM respectively, for nine years.
Reverend Williams is a Registered Parliamentarian; a member of National Association of Parliamentarians, Delaware State Association of Parliamentarians, and the Parliamentarians of Kent County Delaware. She is the founder of Higher Xpectations; E.S.T.H.E.R. Ministries (Each Sistah to Heal, Elevate and Restore); and Sistahs in Conversation with the Word.
Rev. Dr. Williams is the mother of four, grandmother of eight and two greatgranddaughters.
Favorite Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end.” Amen.
My Prayer during the Pandemic: That the people of God who form the church would not miss the moment to really become “the Church – which is the Body of Christ” and not a physical building.
Reverend Wassetta M. Moses is a Retired Itinerant Elder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She served the following Churches: Graham A.ME. Church, Greenwood, De. Trinity A.M.E. Church Cinnaminson, New Jersey, Union A.M.E. Church Allentown, New Jersey, Campbell A.M.E. Church Frankford, PA, Allen A.M.E. Church Phila, Pa, Bethel Milford and is currently the Supply Pastor at Burton Chapel Milton, Delaware.
During her active Itinerancy, she preached in Swaziland South Africa, Kingston Jamaica and the Annual Philadelphia Missionary Sermon. Her innate concern for the well being of people deepened as she experienced a persistent yearning to share with others her love and Knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Reverend Moses has been married to Brother Robert W. Moses for 54 years, they have 4 children, 8 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren.
One of her favorite Scriptures is Psalm 103:1Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
(Hazel F. Harmon Women's Missionary Society)
(Edna
Burton Women's Missionary Society)
he son of the late Eleanor Hill and Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. James Hill, Sr. His early education was in the New York City school system. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Wilmington University and holds a Master of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary. He completed his Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through DuPont Hospital for Children.
He feels blessed to have served the AME Church in the New York and Western New York Conferences. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor at Dickerson Chapel AME Church in Millsboro, DE since 2017. Under his guidance, the birth of the DC Dance Ministry, the JEH Choir, the Friday Fun Night Youth program, the Golden Age Society, and the H.O.P.E. Food Pantry have been established. Along with the Edna Burton Women’s Missionary Society, Pastor Hill has strived to aid the needy of the community. He was influential in the reorganization of the Millsboro Ministerial Alliance and Easter Sunrise Ecumenical Services. He is currently the Vice President of the Dover District Ministerium.
Married to Angela Hill, they are blessed with three children and one granddaughter. A humble man who loves the Lord, the people he serves, Rev. Hill especially has a heart for young people coaching football, track, and girls’ basketball for several years. He worked in the Milford School District for over thirteen years as a disciplinarian, behavior coach, and librarian.
Favorite Scripture:
“Upon this rock, I build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Matthew 16:18
My Prayer during the Pandemic: Pray for God’s Protection & Provision for our families and churches including the healing of the affected and infected.
(Charlotte M. Tull Women's Missionary Society)
d fifty-two years to Ramona. They have two Children, Andrew, III and Cecelia H. Curtis; and her Sons: David, Samuel, and Elijah.
Prior to his assignment as a Supply for John Wesley, Dr. Holtz Pastored in the 7th, 6th, 1st, 9th, and 4th Districts - growing congregations, initiating Community Development Projects, and acquiring real-estate and developing properties. In the 9th District he served also as Presiding Elder for 33 Churches.
His studies include Music and Philosophy at Wilberforce University; later graduating, Class President, from Allen University with a BA in Social Science, Turner Theological Seminary / ITC with an M.Div. in Clinical Pastoral Care and Christian Education, and Palmer Theological Seminary with a Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling and Church Administration. Further studies include Substance Abuse & Dual-Diagnosis Counseling at Villanova University, Psychopathology at Neumann College, and Real-Estate … having embarked on Doctoral Studies in Business Administration.
Andrew has taught at Colleges and Seminaries, and supervised Seminary Interns, and authored Why Should Anyone Bother to Change How We Do Church. Also serving as Pennsylvania Council of Churches’ Director for the Offices of Ethnic Cooperation and Institutional Ministries, and Institutional Chaplaincy, he has been a Professional Counselor and Therapist, a Chaplain, and the Global Church Plant Director for five – Continents / traveling to twenty-four Countries. Having made numerous Recordings with Choirs, and his Daughter; Dr. Holtz has produced, hosted, and appeared on Radio and TV, including TBN. He has since created, and operates Holtz TV Network, and incorporated and runs Holtz Development Group, Andrew Holtz Consulting, and Holtz International Ministries.
To his pleasure he has been awarded Keys to Cities, cited several times as “Pastor of the Year,” and is a Life Member of NAACP and proud Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Inc.
Andrew enjoys playing the Piano and Hammond Organ / B3; and traveling and walking as part of his several relaxation routines. Several Years ago, he and Mrs. Holtz were named “Therapeutic Foster Parents of The Year” for nurturing caregiving to thirteen Children, after Andrew and Cecelia graduated College, and left home
(Edith
Scott Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. JoAnne M. Holder is a Local Elder at Mt. Plymouth A.M.E. Church in Felton, where she serves under the pastorate of Presiding Elder Rev. Ellis B. Louden, as a Supply Pastor. Rev. Holder is very active, and an effective leader. She currently serves as Coordinator for the Delaware Conference D. Albert Turk Ministry of Evangelism, DAC Assistant Secretary, and the Dover District Church School Superintendent.
Rev. Holder is a graduate of Delaware State University and Wilmington University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, respectively. She is a 2016 retiree from the State of Delaware with 36 years of dedicated public service. Rev. JoAnne is employed part-time for a non-profit, Children & Families
First, as a Child Nutrition Specialist.
Rev. Holder is also very active in her community: a trained registrant with the Department of Elections, an associate with United Church Ministries, Inc., and as a partner-member with Clean Slate Delaware.
She is married to Edward Lorenzo and the mother of David Wayne and Cristina Marie. Rev. JoAnne is also a grandmother of four, and the proud great grandmother of 12. She loves helping others by sharing her time, talent(s), and her love for the Lord. If asked, she’d probably tell you that she especially loves working with children and youth.” Rev. JoAnne has a twinkle in her eyes and loves to share her special smile with all. She loves God’s people.
Favorite Scripture: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
~Philippians 4:13 NKJV
My Prayer during the Pandemic: “My prayer is that we do not become weary, know that there is a God who bends his ear to listen, so trust Him, keep the faith, and continue to pray. God is in control.”
(Lucretia
Nutter Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. Tesha Miller is a native of Rehoboth, DE, but has ania, and Ohio. She is an Ordained Itinerate Elder in the A ME) Church.
Rev. Miller is currently the Pastor, of Macedonia AME in Seaford, DE, which is her third pastoral appointment. Her previous appointments included St. Paul AME in Harrington, DE and St. George AME in Lewes, DE.
Rev. Miller received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Delaware State University. She received her seminary education from Payne Theological Seminary where she graduated magna cum laude with her Master of Divinity Degree and was also her class valedictorian.
Rev. Miller is employed as a Hospice Chaplain. She has a heart to serve, and it is evident through her volunteerism with Beebe Healthcare and Tidal Health Hospital as a chaplain, Open Hands Soup and Clothing Ministry, and the Police Chief Advisory Board in Seaford, DE. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated which core values are sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Rev. Tesha Miller currently serves as the President of the DE Annual Conference Ministerium.
Rev. Miller believes in preaching God’s Word, teaching God’s Word, and loving God’s people in an effort to give God the glory.
The Rev. Idola Williams Batson is a product of the First Epis privilege to serve the AME church in New Bedford, MA; L Concord, DE at Mt. Calvary AMEC. She has been in pastoral ministry since being ordained an Itinerant Elder in 1993.
She has received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Lesley College, Cambridge, MA; a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Regis College, Weston, MA; and a Master of Divinity from Gordon Conwell Seminary, Hamilton, MA.
GOD granted her favor in the secular world. Rev. Batson was employed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an administrative assistant for minority recruitment, the Fall River HIV/AIDS Education & Testing Center, and the Boston Public School System as an administrator. She retired from Cape Henlopen School District in 2012.
Rev. Batson is a member of the Delaware Conference Board of Examiners; and she has been an instructor for the Delaware Conference Ministerial Training Institute. She is a member of the Milford Chapter of the NAACP; the Sussex County Democratic Committee; Peace Week Delaware Planning Committee; Hildebrand Family Self-Help and Homeless Shelter, past Board Director; DE Interfaith Power & Light Member; DE Voter Registration Registrar. Rev. Batson is also experienced in Diversity Training and Domestic Violence advocacy.
“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” (Luke1.45 NKJV)
(Nancy C. Perry Women's Missionary Society)
Reverend Doctor Erika D. Crawford is a Proven Leader, Trusted Servant, and Kingdom Citizen. She is a daughter of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Stamford, CT. She embraced the work and call of the itinerant ministry at Bethel Stamford, Reid Chapel, Columbia, SC, and Emanuel, Harlem, before receiving her first pastoral appointment.
Dr. Crawford to lead Allen Temple of Mt. Vernon, NY in liquidating all the church’s indebtedness; at Ebenezer Church of Rahway, NJ she led the church to erect an edifice for Ebenezer AME Church in Malawi, Africa, renovated the parsonage, and the purchase of two additional properties. Since 2018, she has faithfully served at Mt Zion African, Dover, DE where she led the congregation in the early liquidation of the parsonage mortgage, the purchase of additional property, and more than $250,000 of renovations, and upgrades while becoming a debt-free total tithing congregation.
Instead of a traditional benevolence model, Dr. Crawford has led Mt Zion-Dover to embrace a transformative benevolence model, rooted in seven annual $3000 grants available to one family from every elementary school in Dover. This grant allows members and supporters to work with families over a year period on budgeting, long-term planning, academic excellence and financial support.. Currently, Dr. Crawford and the congregation, local officials & community leaders, to build The Mountain Top Center, a senior-citizens orphanage, with hopes of breaking ground in 2024 .
Dr. Crawford served in Pastoral Ministry at Fordham University; Team Chaplain for the WNBA; and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Before serving in a pastoral capacity, Dr. Crawford worked extensively in management in the health insurance industry. She earned a BS in Organizational Management at Voorhees College, a MDiv at New York Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Fordham University and postgraduate work at Regent’s Park College at Oxford University.
Additionally she served two terms as The Connectional President of AME Women in Ministry, Chair of the Board of Examiners, Vice-Chair of the Conference Trustees, President of “The Village” advocacy group, NAACP, and a member of the Links, Inc...
Dr. Crawford is EXCITED about the Lord’s PLAN for her ministry as she works for God’s Glory and Our (collective) Good!
Rev. Sonja L. Ayers enjoys being a pastor in the Delaware Annual Conference. Rev. Ayers has graciously ministered to four congregations over a period of 30 years and presently serves as the proud pastor at Mt. Zion Ellendale AME Church, Ellendale, Delaware.
Rev. Ayers is the mother of one son, Damon; four grandsons, Rudy, Damon Jr., Elijah, and Isaiah, and one great-grandson, Elijah Jr.
During her leisure time, Rev. Ayers enjoys cooking, shopping, and reading.
Her favorite scripture is Ephesians 4:6-7 "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
( Eliza Jane Price Women’s Missionary Society)
(Gertrude Davis Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. Jerome S. Morris is from Milford, Delaware. Married to the Lovely Pamela Morris for 29 years, 2 Sons Andre Oglesby and Joe Custis, 1 Daughter Shaunta Oglesby. He is a proud Grandfather of 8 Grandchildren from 17 on down, and he also have 5 siblings whom he loves spending time with.
He serves the Good People of Siloam AME Church and The Community Of Slaughter Neck, in Lincoln, DE for the past 10 years. He received his first Ordination in 1998. He is also a Business IT Analyst at Bayhealth Medical Center for 15 Years. He also served in the U.S. Army for 3 years.
One of his greatest joy’s is to serve at Siloam, where he have fostered relationships in the church and community. He loves to see the spiritual growth of the members and see the smiles of the children. He is a family man who loves hanging out with his family. His grandkids mean the world to him. He also enjoys watching and coaching his oldest grandson in basketball from the sidelines. He enjoys watching Hogan’s Heroes on TV. He enjoys riding my lawnmower, it is like a peaceful moment of time.
One of his favorite hymn is “My Hope Is Built”, and “I Love The Lord, He heard my cry”. God has been so good to me, and whatever I can do to help somebody as I pass along this way, then my living shall not be in vain
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5,6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
My Prayer during the Pandemic: “Father, keep us safe, in the Name of Jesus”
(Frannie
J. Coppin & Ellen Tyree Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. Kim Y. Billups is the mother of two sons, Zyaire & Zyon and a graduate of Penn State University (2007) where she earned a BSBA, University of Phoenix (2010) where she earned a MBA (Management & Finance) and Missio Seminary (2020) where she earned a M.Div. (Master’s of Divinity.) Raised in the ministry of African Methodist Episcopal Union Church in Philadelphia Rev. Kim has been a member of her home church since she was 5 years old.
Under the leadership of Rev. Paul Thomas at AME Union Church in North Philadelphia Rev. Kim Y. Billups was elected and consecrated an Itinerate Elder in the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by Bishop Julius McAllister in November of 2021.
Rev. Kim Y. Billups now serves as the Senior Pastor of Asbury AME Church and Murphy AME Church in Chester, PA within the Delaware Annual Conference, where she is affectionately known as Pastor K. In November of 2021 Pastor K was assigned to Pastor Murphy AME Church and has been serving both ministries ever since. Bridging many generations together in the AME Churches of the City of Chester the members are seeing a shift in how ministry comes forth. As Pastor K helps them to see how working on yourself helps you draw closer to God so you can be used by Him to do His work. The people are excited to grow as Disciples of Jesus and looking forward to the great work God is doing, and are honored to give Him all the glory!
Professionally Rev. Billups has retired from 22 years in the banking industry yet recently returned into the workforce after completing Seminary to serve as the Business Office Director at MISSIO Theological Seminary, where she also serves as a Teaching Assistant in the MA/M.Div. Program. Rev. Billups is an entrepreneur, she has been on a mission to help as many people as possible to live a healthy active lifestyle after successfully implementing the same in her own life. She has a love for sharing with others the benefits of having a daily fitness and healthy nutrition regimen that supports good health.
Rev. Kim Y. Billups is excited about being a part of the Delaware Annual Conference and serving the great people of the City of Chester, PA.
(Richardson Wright Women’s Missionary Society)
is a native Delawarean educated in the public-school system in n is the Senior Pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Smyrna, Delaware. Dr. Robinson was licensed to preach in 2002, ordained an Itinerate Deacon in 2005 and Itinerate Elder in 2012.
Reverend Robinson is a retired State of Delaware Employee having a combined 27 years of service between the Delaware State Police, as a 911 Emergency Operator and the State Division of Public health, serving 10 years as Administrator of the Office of Minority Health. His passion for service extends to the church. With a vast amount of experience in community level initiatives, Reverend Robinson seeks opportunities to develop ministries that will meet not only the needs of the church, but to widen the reach to communities.
His theological education includes attending Howard University School of Divinity, Turner Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, The New Theological Seminary of the West and New York Theological Seminary. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and an earned Doctorate of Ministry.
Pastor Robinson has a love for people and endeavors to lead with a spirit of excellence. is ministry is grounded in unity within the body of Christ. He is a Teacher, Preacher, Encourager and Advocate who strives to motivate congregational growth, encourage evangelism and development of ministries that touch lives.
He is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and is married to Dr. Pamela J. Patterson-Robinson
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 6:8
My Prayer during the Pandemic: Almighty God, cover us with your compassion that never fails. Give direction to medical professionals and wisdom to your people to help stop the spread of COVID 19. Thank you for your faithfulness
(Florida Grant Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. Dr. Stanley Hearst II was appointed pastor of Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, DE on November 13, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Rev. Hearst is the son of Brenda Hearst and the Rev. Dr. Stanley Hearst, Sr. A graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Services, he received his Master of Divinity Degree from Payne Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary.
At the 196th Session of the Philadelphia Annual Conference Rev. Hearst was elected and ordained an Itinerant Deacon. His first pastoral charge was St. Paul AME Church, Waynesboro, PA. Rev. Hearst was later elected and ordained an Itinerant Elder and appointed to Jones Tabernacle AME in Philadelphia. Numerous renovations were completed within the church and new ministries were birthed. Most importantly, during his four-year tenure, many souls were saved, joined the church, and were baptized. In 2017, Rev. Hearst was assigned to Mt. Pisgah AME Church in Jersey City, NJ. Within the first three months of his administration along with the Board of led a campaign where over $100,000 dollars raised. In 2020 Rev. Hearst was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Payne Theological Seminary. In 2021 Rev. Hearst was elected to serve as the Youth Minister Representative to the General Board.
While serving at Jones Tabernacle, Rev. Hearst met the then Melanie Bryant. Some months later a friendship formed. God had more in the plans. On May 6, 2017, they were married in Philadelphia. They are the proud parents of a daughter, Shia Janae Hearst.
While he loves serving as a pastor, Rev. Hearst knows that his first ministry is to his family. Rev. Hearst strives to live his favorite Scripture, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8)?” It leads him to passionately, consistently, and prophetically speak truth to power concerning issues of Social Justice . Dr. Stanley Hearst II is simply a servant seeking to do the work of the Lord.
(Bertha Dixon Women’s Missionary Society)
Reverend John Samuel Jordan is the son of the late George E. Jordan and Lillian B. Young. He was raised in Chesapeake City, Maryland and later moved to Middletown, Delaware, where he was raised by his sister and her husband, the Reverend Luther L. and the late Alice Walker. He graduated from Middletown High School and earned his Associates Degree from Williamson School of Technology. Reverend John is the youngest of ten siblings. Rev. John is currently employed with W. L Gore & Associates and has been there for 30 years.
He is married to Carmen R. Waters Jordan, they have one daughter, Nakiya and a granddaughter, NaRiyah.
Rev. John preached his initial sermon on Sunday, June 9, 2013, from Proverbs 18:20-21, titled “Watch your Mouth.” He was ordained a Local Deacon on March 6, 2016, at the Delaware Annual Conference (DAC). While attending the Annual Conference Institute he was given the name John from Middletown by the late Reverend James Foster because he said he looked like a traveling evangelist. On March 25, 2018 at the DAC he was ordained Local Elder. During the 2022 DAC, Reverend Jordan was presented to the conference to change his orders to the itinerant track.
A disciple of Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, Middletown, Delaware, where he accepted the call to ministry under the leadership of the Reverend Dr. Natalie P. Alford. Reverend John served under the leadership of the Reverend Marcus DeAngelo Briddell until the 2022 DAC. On March 19, 2022, he was ordained an Intinerant Elder and was appointed the proud Pastor of Byrd’s African Methodist Episcopal Church in Clayton DE.
Reverend John believes in the power of prayer and has seen the mighty hand of God work through prayer. His passion is the Senior Saints where he will sit, talk, and pray with them for hours. Reverend John is an ordinary brother with an extraordinary desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
His favorite scripture is Psalm 27:13-14.
13 I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. NIV. To God be the Glory for the Great Things He has done!
( Holland-Jackson Women’s Missionary Society)
Pastor Karen L. Washington is a native of the Island of Be grandmother instilled in her the gospel of Jesus Christ, the v y p of commitment and the love of God.
Pastor Washington answered her call from God to itinerate orders and in June 2004 preached her initial sermon. On April 14, 2007, she was ordained an Itinerate Deacon and March 21, 2010, an Itinerate Elder of the AME Church.
Pastor Washington was appointed to New Elizabeth AME Church September 2011, and a new vision was birthed. Through her leadership, New Elizabeth has risen above past challenges and is a thriving church in the community of Newark, Delaware.
Pastor Washington serves on the Delaware Conference Board of Examiners; Director of Stewardship; Statistician and is a member of Women In Ministry. She is a prolific preacher, teacher, and prayer warrior. The anointing upon her life is evident as she is called to preach throughout the Tri-State area.
Pastor Washington’s calling is not specific to one state of God’s people. Pastor Washington is called to humble the mighty and to raise the destitute; to empower God’s people through teaching, preaching and by example. Her calling is that of the attributes of the prophet Jeremiah; to root out, pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant; to be a messenger and mouthpiece for God, to God’s people under the divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the Lord,” plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
My Prayer during the Pandemic: I pray that God will show His mighty hand during the pandemic for all to see. I pray for healing, protection, restoration and for God’s people to return to Him and that God’s will be done
(Alice W. Dixon Women’s Missionary Society)
My Prayer during the Pandemic: God i
Rev. Orr received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, from Claflin College (Orangeburg, SC), her Master's Degree from Kean College of NJ (Union, NJ) a Master's of Divinity from Eastern Theological Seminary (Now Palmer, Wayne, PA). She also studied at Immaculata College (Paoli, PA) in the Counseling Psychology Program.
Rev. Orr worked in the public schools of New Jersey for twenty-nine years and nine months. She held the positions of Teacher of Social Studies and Counselor first in Elementary School and then in Middle School.
Rev. Orr was appointed as pastor of Mt Hebron AMEC in 2006 (Linwood, PA), by Bishop Richard R. Norris, and at Emmanuel Church in 2012 (Hartly, DE) under the leadership of Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram after serving the great believers at Mt. Hebron. In each charge assigned to Rev. Orr, she instituted additional ministries to meet the needs of the people. As a member of the Delaware Annual Conference, Pastor Orr is the past president of the Ministerium, she is an active member of the Conference Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and Board of Examiners.
She is a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority-Wilmington Alumni Chapter where she serves on the Chaplains Committee.
Rev. Orr is married to Bruce L. Orr and they have two adult children and three granddaughters.
One of her favorite Scriptures is Psalm 121:1-2: "I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”NIV
(Hannah Stevens Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. Michael Morgan was born in Miami, Florida and the son of John and Frances Morgan (transitioned). In 1994, he acknowledged his calling to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Educational Accomplishments: Bachelor of Arts, in Sociology (DE State University); Master of Arts, in Personnel Management (Central Michigan University); Master in ED in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling (Wilmington College); Master of Divinity (Palmer Theological Seminary).
Pastoral Assignments: Hubert AMEC, in Frederica, DE (2003-2010) as Itinerant Deacon and Elder; Fairview AMEC, in Chester, PA (2010-2014); and Mt. Friendship AMEC, in Smyrna, DE (2014 – present)
Husband, Parent, and Grandfather: Rev. Morgan is married to Rev. Sharon Morgan (retired Itinerant Elder), the proud father of Doctor Tawanda Nicole Morgan-Carey and grandfather of Justin Michael Morgan.
Hobbies: He enjoys listening to gospel and jazz music, bowling and playing billiard (pool).
Organizations & Community Involvements: Rev. Morgan is registered Parliamentarian with National Association of Parliamentarians and member of Kent County
Parliamentarians; life member of Veteran of Foreign War and Disabled American Veterans; President of Ministerial Alliance of Clayton, Hartley, Smyrna, and Millington; active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Psi Iota Chapter (Dover, DE).
Favorite Scripture: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me” Phil. 4:13 (NKJV).
(Annie Elizabeth Edwards Women’s Missionary Society)
Education~
BA - Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia MSW, Rutgers University, Howard University School of Divinity, Washington, DC M.DIV
The Alice Marie Chapman Missionary Society- Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, Fort Washington, MD ; Licensed Pastoral Counselor- Baraka Counseling Center, Upper Marlboro, Maryland ; Asst. Chaplain –Joseph P. Kennedy Institute- Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, D.C.
Former Pastor of Siloam A.M.E. Church, Lincoln, Delaware . currently Pastor of Mt. Hebron A.M.E. Church, Linwood, PA
Most recent church and community accomplishments: Chester Ministerial & VicinityWidener University Office of Civic Engagement, Chester Police Chaplain Corps, special Recognition Award Linwood Lodge #87 Spiritual Care Month- Heritage Award NAACP
Family
The daughter of the late, King David Boyer, Sr. and Isabella F. Boyer. Siblings: Diana BoyerHall and King David Boyer, Jr. Beloved Aunt of , Jayla, Khalan and Tess and James .
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13- “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
My Prayer during the Pandemic: God of all, we cry out to you for help. In your mercy, hear our prayer. Protect us, Lord, and be with us during this coronavirus crisis. Grant us the courage not to rush back to our old ways, but to rebuild our world together, creating foundations of justice, with equality and peace for all. Amen.
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(Rachel Berry Women’s Missionary Society)
Rev. Luther Lee Walker, III is the son of the late Luther Lee Walker, Jr. and Alice Marie Fields Walker. He is married to Dr. Vienna L. Walker and together they have four children and six grandchildren.
Rev. Walker has been the Pastor of Ringgold Chapel AME Church in Middletown, DE for the past 11 years. He was licensed to preach in the AME Church in 1989, ordained an Itinerant Deacon in 2000, ordained an Itinerant Elder and earned a Master of Divinity from Payne Theological Seminary in 2014.
Rev. Walker is supportive of the Rachel M. Berry Women’s Missionary Society. The WMS at Ringgold has been a blessing to the community by reaching out to the homeless, donating supplies to food pantries, assisting needy families, and visiting the sick.
Rev. Walker is retired from secular work, but his love for the Lord keeps him busy doing ministry. He daily meditates on Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Rev. Veronica Baynard resides in Harrington, DE with y y d. She was ordained a Local Elder on 02/08/2001, for St. James Union AMEC, Frederica, DE where she served faithfully. She later joined Star Hill AMEC on 10/09/2011 and continued serving under Rev. Rita Paige. Presiding Elder Richard H. Worthy asked her to supply Zion AMEC (04/21/2013), and Star Hill AMEC (03/27/2022).
During her ministry she has served as Associate Pastor, Church school, Bible study and vacation Bible school teacher. Class leader, local coordinator of Evangelism (outreach/street ministry), praise/worship team, choir member, visitation minister (sick/shut in). Treasurer for 24 years (1995-2019) for the Delaware Conference Dept. of Evangelism. Wilmington District Ministry of Evangelism Coordinator 2012-2017. Member and treasurer of Warrior’s for Christ, Inc., under the direction of Rev. Wassetta Moses. Volunteer with Delaware Hospice, Kent County since 2007. Chaplin for both the Wilmington District Ministerium and the DE Annual Conference Ministerium. Recording Secretary for the DE Annual Conference Ministerium since 10/29/2021.
Rev. Baynard is grateful to God and the Zion and Star Hill AME Church families for allowing her to supply, support, encourage, and love on the people of these two great congregations praying they continue to grow and bloom in their relationship with Jesus. Rev. Baynard loves God and has a heart of compassion for His people.
Favorite Scripture: Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrated His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
(Mary T. Caldwell WMS & Lola V. Gibbs WMS)
(Annie White Women’s Missionary Society)
The Reverend Marcus De’Angelo Briddell was born in Salisbury, MD on May 7, 1970 to the former Miss Violet Briddell and the late James Lee Carter. Reared in Dagsboro, DE he graduated from Indian River High School in June 1988.
The Rev. Briddell was nurtured at Dickerson Chapel AME Church, Millsboro, DE and received his conversion experience in 1984. That same year his mother married Mr. Gifford J. Hopkins, which created a blessed family.
In 2000 the Rev. Briddell graduated from Delaware State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University. He was ordained an Itinerant Deacon in 2002 and an Itinerant Elder in May of 2004.
The Rev. Briddell was assigned to St. James AME Church, Chambersburg, PA in 2003, St. George’s AME Church, Lewes, DE in 2005, Bethel AME Church, Westbury, NY in 2009 and appointed to Trinity AME Church, Middletown, DE in 2016 where he currently serves as pastor.
Presently, the Rev. Briddell’s focus is on the in theme of Holistic Ecclesiastical Restoration with the Scriptural emphasis as St. Matthew 16:18 The More Abundant Life.
The Rev. Briddell has been a Ministerial Institute instructor and Board of Examiners in several conferences. He’s been a member of several civic and ecclesiastical organizations. He is currently the president of the Wilmington District Ministerium and a sixth grade teacher at the Cantwell’s Bridge Middle School, Townsend, DE.
Favorite Scripture: The Lord Has Anointed Me To Preach! Isaiah 61:1
My Prayer during the Pandemic: Lord sustain us through this turbulence by Your favor. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Lucy Davis Women's Missionary Society)
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(Mary T. Cadwell & Lola V. Gibbs Women's Missionary Society)
(Annie E. Edwards Women's Missionary Society)
