“Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
We are a multicultural congregation preaching the Word of God in an atmosphere of acceptance and reconciliation.
Our Leadership Team
Dr. Kenneth Barker, Lead Pastor
Associate Pastor
Lisa Williamson Barker
Assistant Pastors
Vanessa Burtin • Walter Burtin
Deacons & Deaconesses
Britannica Reed
Michael McNeal
Zelma Hodge
Sterling Bolden
Emeritus Elders
Jesse Bellamy • Eugene Dumas • Barbara Williamson • Dolphus Williamson
Our Mission
Following Christ and Making Disciples.
Our Vision
To provide an environment where every member develops and demonstrates love for the Lost.
Our Core Values
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- We are a multi-ethnic place of worship committed to obedience to God and His Word.
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- We believe in Christ-centered fellowship, based upon principles found in the Old and New Testaments.
- We are a chartered congregation of Grace Communion International.
Senior Pastor
Kenneth Barker
Dr. Kenneth C. Barker is a Pastor, a Psychologist with more than 15 years experience in the mental health field and over 30 years of teaching experiences which span the range from kindergarten through university. Prior to serving as one of God’s pastors, he served as a full-time associate professor of psychology, sociology, and communications. His goal is to simplify the learning experience and promote a greater understanding of the gospel message. He believes a clear understanding of the gospel…
Assistant Pastor
Walter Burtin
Presenter & Worship Leader
Traci Gunnum
Jane Hill
Deacon
Michael McNeal
Deacon & Grief Share Team Leader
Sterling Bolden
Deaconess, Hospitality Team
Britannica Reed
Deacon, chief cook and bottle washer!
Mike Hill
Pam Johnson
Associate Pastor
Eugene Dumas
Eugene & Juanita Dumas
Associate Pastor
Lisa Williamson Barker
A passionate exhorter, desiring to stir up the body of Christ to good works. Always active, Lisa equips and coaches others to help them overcome obstacles, create change and achieve their goals. Born and raised in Chicago, she is married to Kenneth Barker and they have two children, Kelsey and Michael. FAVORITE SCRIPTURE #1 Mark 9:23-24 23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Favorite SCRIPTURE…