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THE REVEREND GLORIA WICKER, E
Early Life & Education
The Reverend Gloria Lanette Jenkins Wicker, EdD was born in Columbus, Georgia, the second child of Calvin (deceased) and Ethel Jenkins. She received her primary and secondary education in the public schools of Columbus and Atlanta. A graduate of the now Clark-Atlanta University, she earned a master’s degree in special education from Columbus College and a Doctorate in Education Administration from Nova Southeastern University. She is a Golden Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Career
Dr. Wicker’s extensive career includes teaching assignments in Harris, Muscogee, and Baldwin Counties.She was name Director of Special Education in Baldwin County, a position she remained until she retired in 2005.Her commitment to education continues as she services as Chairperson of the Baldwin County Board of Education.
Ministry
A gifted preacher, biblical teacher and musician, Dr. Wicker spent 39 years pastoring African Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Sixth Episcopal District retiring in 2023. Her pastoral charges included Saint Paul A.M.E. Church in Gray, Georgia where she birthed Marben Bland into the ministry, as his spiritual mother.
Family
Dr. Wicker is married to retired Presiding Elder Alan Hale Wicker, together they have four adult children, and six grandchildren. She and her husband are great cooks. They share a love for traveling and attending jazz performances.
Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies
To the leader. A Psalm of David.
1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from
2 How long must I bear paina in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and answer me, O LORD my God! Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death, 4and my enemy will say, “I have prevailed” my foes will rejoice because I am shaken.
5 But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
6 I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.
