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Rev. Anthoni McElrath, 35 yrs. Yeas 11 Nays 0 Experience: Preaching 17 yrs , Pastor 9 yrs Marital Status: Married, “Family man”. Statement of Faith. I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. John 9:4
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Rev. Anthoni McElrath, 35 yrs. Yeas 11 Nays 0 Experience: Preaching 17 yrs , Pastor 9 yrs Marital Status: Married, “Family man”
Statement of Faith • I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. John 9:4 • My mission is to Purposely Influence, Impact and Invite the Lost to a Living God
EDUCATION • Committed to earn Doctorate • Master of Divinity Degree • Moody Bible Seminary
PASTORAL HISTORY • 2002 – Present Sr. Pastor Historical Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, Thomson, GA • 1996, Sr. Pastor, Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church • 1992 Asst. Pastor, Greater Antiock Baptist Church, Rock Island, Ill.
STRENGTHS • Crisis management and spiritual guidance • Tenacity as a leader • Communicator • Sees the big picture • Delegates authority appropriately
WEAKNESSES • “Tendency to let others to take his kindness for granted”
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Church growth • Youth programs • Single Mother’ s Ministry • Bridgeway Substance Abuse Therapist • Gang Task Force • Many other pastoral and community leadership activities
QUOTES • “He’s an outstanding preacher and a teacher of the word. Surrenders all to God as a pastor” (Pastor)
QUESTIONS • Copy Photo
PHOTORev. William T. Hunt, Sr., 42 yrs. Yeas 9 Nays 2 Experience years: 24 yrs Marital Status Married / Children - 4
Statement of Faith • Every man’s destiny ties to a particular place and that God has a leader for every distinct group of people (congregation). • My only objective in this stage of my life is to be in the will of God and function in a ministry that is compatible with my personal ministry gifts and leadership style
EDUCATION • McCreary Center, Candidate Master of Divinity • Ashland Theological Seminary, Diploma in Theology • Malone College • American Baptist College
PASTORAL HISTORY • 2002-Present IBOB (Inspirational Body of Christ, Cleveland , OH • 1991-2001 St. Paul Baptist Church, Saginaw, MI • 1984-1990 Greater Temple Baptist Church Akron, OH
STRENGTHS • Spiritually sound as a man of God • Humble , but strong • Confident preacher and teacher
WEAKNESSES • ‘Perfectioness’
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Ministries for all age groups: • Extra Years of Zeal (seniors 55 and older) Young Adults, Kidz Church, Partners for life, Eagles Ministry (drug and alcohol) Hope Center (homeless and underprivileged • Television ministry
QUOTES • “Rev. Hunt always reminded us: As a leader , “You’re only taking a walk, if no one follows you”. If Rev. Hunt should return to my church in Saginaw he will be received with open arms (congregant) • “I’m 82 years old and I’ll follow Rev. Hunt for he’s a true man of God who preaches and teaches the word. He walks the walk”(congregant)
QUESTIONS • photo
PHOTODr.. Michael Williams ? yrs. Yeas 6 Nays 5 Experience years: 25 years Marital Status: Not stated
Statement of Faith • As I contemplate the work that God has assigned me, I realize that it must be undertaken with painstaking excellence and a relentless resolve to “work while it is day, for night cometh when no man can work.” God called and commissioned me to preach the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ to every creature.
EDUCATION • Doctorate of Ministry • Master of Theology • Bachelor: BA Management
PASTORAL HISTORY • Pastor, Oberlin Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC • Pastor, Second Baptist Church, Ypsilanti, MI • Pastor, Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Clarksdale, MS • Pastor, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Greenville, MS
PASTORAL HISTORY cont’d • Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Yazoo City, MS
STRENGTHS • Strong leader • Grasps the needs of the people (seniors and youth) • Community involvement
WEAKNESSES • None listed
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Erected $2 million facility under ‘my’ administration • Computer Lab • State Rep National Baptist Convention • Board Member several organizations • Church growth
QUOTES • “Without a vision, the people will perish” (candidate) • The words of the song ‘Let My Works Speak for Me’ illustrate who he is and to whom he belongs (congregant)
QUESTIONS • PHOTO
Dr. Elvis Mitchell, 42 yrs Yeas 11 Nays 0 Experience years: ?????? Marital Status: Single
Statement of Faith • I have a passion for the ministry. This is my passion, my mission and calling. I want to preach the gospel where it penetrates the heart, so that it really makes a person want to be born again.
EDUCATION • Jackson Theological, Seminary, PHD: Christian Psychology • Memphis Theological Seminary, Masters: Divinty and Counseling
PASTORAL HISTORY • Interim and Youth Pastor • Assistant and Associate Pastor • Pastor of Outreach Prison Ministry *Church: Teacher and Superintendent *Employed: Board of Education
STRENGTHS • Educator
WEAKNESSES • None listed
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Author of four (4) books • Many speaking engagements
QUESTIONS • PHOTO
Rev. Ricki Gardner, ? yrs Yeas 7 Nays 4 Experience years: 15 yrs Marital Status: Married / four adult children
Statement of Faith • I believe the Lord Jesus Chris is the only way to salvation and that belief in Him alone, is the basis upon which a Holy God accepts an unholy man. I believe that Jesus is the ONLY Son of God, and that He died on the cross for the sin of the world and That God raised Him from the dead on the third day, according to the scriptures
Statement of Faith cont’d • I believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God • I believe that God is one God , and exist in three persons; The Father that made us, the Son that redeemed us, and the Holy Spirit who keeps us until the day of redemption.
Statement of Faith cont’d • I believe the Church is the only institution through which God operates according to scripture • I believe that God shall return for His Church, and it shall appear without spot or blemish, and there is nothing in heaven, or on earth that can stop His Church.
Statement of Faith cont’d • I believe there is a literal heaven and a hell, and only those who have accepted Jesus Christ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven and that there is only one sin that sends men to hell… the rejection of the gift of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory
EDUCATION • Master of Education -Dec. 2005 • Master of Nonprofit Management-2003 • Master Certificate in Leadership • Master of Religious Education /Master of Divinity -anticipated 2007 • Bachelor of Arts and Science -2001 • Counseling Certificate-2000 • Theology Diploma-1998
PASTORAL HISTORY • Member and Associate Minister , Mt Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Dallas , TX • Pastor, The Church At Grand Prairie
STRENGTHS • Steadfastly committed to the gospel ministry • Master teacher and preacher
WEAKNESSES • None listed
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Special Skills/Computer Literacy • Community Activities ‘Just Say No Kids Club 9supporter/volunteer) • Pastored an organized nursing home ministry for the elderly and confined • Organization and Program planning
QUOTES • “Rev. Gardner is dedicated to serving the Lord, and I know you would be forever thankful to have him as Pastor/’Under Shepherd to your congregation: (Deacon)
QUESTIONS • PHOTO
Vote for only three (3) Check mark - Next to name • Rev. Anthoni McElrath ______ • Rev. William T. Hunt ______ • Dr. Michael Williams ______ • Dr. Elvis Mitchell ______ • Rev. Ricki Gardner ________