Servant leaders

Our ministry team

In partnership with the Pastor, our ministerial and office staff provide leadership and support to the church and community.

Ministerial staff

Meet our clergy

Rev. Melvin E. Wilson

Pastor & Teacher · 11th Pastor

Chaplain to the NJ State Police, Essex County Sheriff, and Orange Fire & Police Departments. Read full bio →

Rev. Leslie Wilson

First Lady & Minister to Women

Encourager, activist, organizer, advocate, preacher, and faith leader. Read full bio →

Rev. Dr. Shirley Roberts

Local Elder

Affectionately known as "Mother." Pastoral care and Christian education. Read full bio →

Rev. Marian Sykes Johnson

Local Elder

Known as "Rev. MJ." Director of the Mass & Harmony Choirs. Read full bio →

Support team

Church office staff

Jonathan Ridley

Business Manager

Tonjie Roberts

Office Manager

Robyn Williams

Office Assistant

Calvin Bennett

Sexton

Anthony Rooks

Sexton Assistant

Ministry leaders

Church official board

Steward Board

Terry Spicer, Pro Tem

April Gaunt-Butler, Chelsea Coleman, Clarence Barry-Austin, Dawn Nelson, Dr. Michele Ridley, Durwin Coppock, Harold Johnson, Karen Deas, Karen Taylor, Kathleen Turpin Merritt, Laury Tilus, Randy Montgomery, Robert McGinnis Sr., Robyn Sorbino, Shannon Stukes, Shelley Harris, Sherrill Austin, Terrie Stanley Roberts, Veronica Morton, Versie McNeil.

Trustee Board

Jonathan H. Ridley, Pro Tem

Alicia Rembert, Arielle Hinds, Calvin Ficklin, Dwayne Ellmore, Elaine Pearson, Howard Myricks, Jaylen Wright, Joseph Allen, Lee Cromer, Leon Morton, Marcus Beckett, Ricardo McNeil, Roland Tucker, Zina Williams.

Together with all auxiliary presidents and ministry heads.