Message from the Moderator Reverend Geraldine Clark Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God for fifty-plus one-years of being led by the Spirit of God to serve God’s people in an urban community where we express our faith and purpose in Jesus Christ through the local church. This year’s theme is “Double Portion.” I pray that God will bless pastors and laypersons abundantly with His love and compassion as we are called to minister and pray for those experiencing food insecurity, financial hardships, homelessness, mental health issues, grief and loss during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the past, the Association journeyed from sanctuary to sanctuary, engaging in relevant seminars, workshops, and community outreach activities. For the first time in the history of the Association, we are celebrating three days of worship, fellowship and witnessing via Zoom videoconferencing. We are excited and thank God for this new platform to spread the Gospel message post-pandemic. The Association’s history can be traced back to the New Jersey Baptist Convention. In 1830, the name was changed to the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, Inc. (ABCNJ) The Essex Association evolved from the “Essex Cluster,” which is now the largest of eight associations with approximately 64 churches in covenant relationship with God and each other. Congratulations to Rev. James S. Kang, pastor of First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church of Newark, one of eight historical congregations in the Essex Association ABCNJ. First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church has maintained its congregation and continuous membership in ABCNJ since 1801. Congratulations to Rev. Cedric McKoy, pastor of Beulah Grove Baptist Church of Newark, the newest congregation to join the Essex Association of ABCNJ in 2017. In our outreach and evangelism efforts, we are called and empowered to witness and lead others out of a life of darkness into a loving covenant relationship with God through the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the words of the Apostle Paul, “I pray that your love will overflow more and more and that you will keep growing in knowledge and understanding” (Philippians 1:9 NLT). Blessings! Reverend Geraldine Clark, Moderator Essex Association ABCNJ, Inc. Motto: “The local Church is the fundamental unit of mission in denominational life.”
Reverend Geraldine Clark Moderator
Reverend Dr. James C. Wilkerson Vice Moderator
Reverend Dr. Valerie Pyles Secretary
Sister Luz Marina Guzman Treasurer
Workshop Facilitators - Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Reverend Betty Thomas
“GRIEF AND LOSS”: AMID THE CORONAVIRUS”
Reverend Betty Thomas received the Certificate of Ordination and was holy ordained to the Christian Ministry by Union Baptist Church, Montclair, and the Essex Association of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ), a region of ABC-USA on February 27, 2021. Reverend Thomas graduated with a Master of Divinity degree, May 14, 2016, from Drew Theological School. She was twice awarded a Welsh financial Scholarship from Drew and also received a scholarship from the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey. Reverend Thomas was licensed as a Minister, May 15, 2016, at Union Baptist Church, and was ordained a Deacon, May 12, 2009, in the American Baptist Churches- USA. She attended New Brunswick Theological School and also attended New York Theological Seminary where she received certification in Christian Ministry. Reverend Thomas enrolled in the Pastoral Care Department in September 2016 at Morristown Medical Center, completed level One of Clinical Pastoral Education, and became a Chaplain intern at the Medical Center in February 2017. She is a member of the National Board of Clinical Pastoral Education. As a Chaplain intern at the Center, she provided spiritual and emotional support to all patients and their families receiving care at the Medical Center. Reverend Thomas was awarded a scholarship to attend training for Bereavement at Morristown Medical Center. The classes used the methodology of healing in grief in the journey toward transformation and reconciliation. Reverend Thomas currently facilitates the Bereavement Ministry at Union Baptist Church, provides chaplaincy service and is a volunteer member of a grief support group. Reverend Thomas served as Moderator of the Essex Association of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey for four years. After serving as Moderator, she continued to assist the association serving as Vice Moderator, Treasurer, and a member of the executive committee. In addition to her ministry duties, she serves as President of the Essex County League of Volunteer Workers, Inc. (ECLVW) a position she has held for ten years. ECLVW is the first State of New Jersey (501) C3 Non- Profit Charitable organizations, which was established in 1948 by women of color. The purpose and mission of ECLVW is to foster civic, cultural, and social advancement through education and community volunteer service in Essex and surrounding counties. To date, $350, 000.00 has been gifted or awarded to graduating high school students entering college. Reverend Thomas says whatever she has accomplished has been by the Grace and Mercy of God. She credits her journey to the heritage of a Godly family that implanted God, family, and service to others. She is the proud mother of Craig, Tara, and Courtne, and grandmother of Sophia. One of her several favorite verses is Jude 1:3b “Earnestly contend for the Faith that was once delivered unto the Saints”.
Reverend Dr. Valerie D. Pyles, D.Min., MSE, LSW
valerie.pyles@yahoo.com – (908) 380-3522
“THEOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO SEX OFFENDERS” “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:7 Pastor Elect of the First Baptist Church, 72 Waker Avenue, Allentown, New Jersey. Dr. Pyles is the mother of two darling daughters, Natalie Simone and Ciani Chyanne. Called at the age of 27 in 1986, Dr. Pyles began her ministry as an Adult Sunday School Teacher at the Rose of Sharon Community Church of Plainfield, New Jersey. After this, she entered the New Brunswick Theological Seminary, where she obtained a Master of Divinity Degree in May 1999, concentrating in Pastoral Care and Counseling. She completed a Doctor of Ministry Degree at the Drew University Theological School in May 2019, focusing on Church Growth and Congregational Development. Dr. Pyles was licensed to preach on December 15, 1996, at the Rose of Sharon Community Church of Plainfield, New Jersey. She is now affiliated with The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey and serves as the Essex Association’s Secretary. Dr. Pyles was ordained as an American Baptist Minister in February 2019 and is honored to serve as the First Baptist Church of Allentown, New Jersey’s new Pastor Elect, where she began as a Transitional Pastor September 2020. Dr. Pyles ministers daily at the Special Treatment Unit to the lost and shut-in as a Licensed Social Worker to male adult sex offenders. She has a heart for men and women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues due to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Dr. Pyles welcomes every opportunity to serve as an individual/ group counselor and workshop/retreat facilitator upon request. Dr. Pyles is currently involved in expanding her existing Prison Ministry toward cultivating a “new kind of church” that sets itself alongside the traditional house of worship as we know it. This initiative involves listening for and meeting God, where God is already at work within the community. Through her doctoral studies at Drew, Dr. Pyles has developed policies and procedures that she hopes will address the controversial issue of the inclusion of sex offenders and reducing sex offender recidivism. Through her continued studies, Dr. Pyles hopes to reach and minister to the sexually violated and those who have sexually offended.
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS - SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 Reverend Dr. Lillian M. Ramos
“DOUBLE PORTION”
The Rev. Dr. Lillian M. Ramos graduated from Manhattan College in New York. Her seminary studies were completed at New York Theological Seminary in 1985, where she earned her Master’s in divinity. She later earned her Doctorate of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling from Eastern Theological Seminary in 1992. Dr. Ramos also completed one year of post doctorate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Psychiatry. Dr. Ramos is a native New Yorker. She grew up in Harlem, New York where she had the opportunity to serve as associate pastor at the First Spanish Baptist Church. Dr. Ramos received and accepted her call into the ministry at the young age of 17. Since then, she has been involved in ministry. The American Baptists ordained Dr. Ramos in 1985. After serving in her first church in New York City, she was called to pastor a small congregation in Belleville, New Jersey. She has been serving the First Baptist Church of Arlington in Kearny, New Jersey since 1997. Dr. Ramos is a bi-vocational pastor. She has worked as a social worker since 1982 in a variety of programs including serving as the Human Services Director for the City of Passaic, directing a Homeless Shelter, a Senior Center and a myriad of other programs. She is presently the Executive Director for the Passaic Family Head Start Program in Passaic, New Jersey. In December 2020, Dr. Ramos celebrated thirty-five years as an ordained Minister with the American Baptist Churches. This is Dr. Ramos’ forty second year in Ministry. Dr. Ramos serves on the Essex Ordination Committee and has been involved in a host of programs and activities with the American Baptists of New Jersey. Dr. Ramos has two adult children Jonathan and Jennifer Ramos. Dr. Ramos lives in Kearny.
Dr. Gloria White-Allen
“CLERGY WELLNESS”
Dr. White Allen is the Executive Director of Shelter in the Storm, LLC, a company that offers life coaching for those who need more joy, balance, and peace in their lives. She is a passionate and committed certified life coach who helps her clients learn to better apprehend the abundant joy that Jesus promises through goal setting and accountability. She was the pastor of the historic Mount Zion Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey where the renowned jazz vocalist, Sarah Vaughan, was a lifetime member. She served faithfully for eleven and a half years and ended her tenure on December 31, 2018. Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, the mother church of Mount Zion, is now her place of service. The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ) recognized her ordination from the Faith Temple New Hope Church in East Orange. She was elevated to an Associate Regional Pastor for Women in Ministry with ABCNJ where she supported and mentored pastors, ministers, and seminarians throughout the State. Dr. White Allen has also been trained for crisis management with the American Red Cross. Her clinical knowledge matured in her therapy work with several counseling agencies in Essex, Hudson, and Flemington counties. The City of Newark, New Jersey is her hometown and the place of her foundational education (Fourteenth Ave. Elementary and Weequahic High Schools). The Lord blessed her to graduate with honors from Lincoln University (B.A., psychology), New Brunswick Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Seton Hall University (Ed.S., marriage and family therapy) and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min., marriage and family ministry). She began her professional experiences as a commercial banker. Dr. White Allen has also held positions of Budget Manager and Executive Assistant with the Newark Board of Education. Her marketing and sales skills were honed as a Senior Account Executive with Management Recruiters where she earned top sales honors. The Chubb Corporation employed her as a Placement Director and later promoted her to Corporate Human Resources Manager. Dr. White Allen has also shared her gifts with Bloomfield College as a Divisional Director and Adjunct Professor. She is the wife of William P. Allen, sister to nine siblings, joy-filled mother of two children, and elated grandmother of three granddaughters. If you want to know who she is, do not focus on any of the above. What you need to know is that she is a willing servant and an obedient child of the God!!!
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS - SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 Reverend Dr. Willard Walden Christopher Ashley, Sr. MDiv, DMin, Rev, SCP, NCPsyA, CGP
“CONGREGATIONAL WELLNESS” Willard Walden Christopher Ashley, Sr. Ashley, is the founder and senior pastor of the Abundant Joy Community Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Reverend Ashley has served for 38 years as the pastor of four different congregations. He a board member at Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School; board member and faculty at the New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis; ViceChair, Bergen County Human Relations Commission; and a New Jersey State Certified, and a Nationally Certified Psychoanalyst. New Rules for Radicals: TNT for Faith-based Leaders is Ashley’s fourth book to be published 2021 by Judson Press. Dr. Ashley has taught multiple graduate and certificate courses. Currently, he teaches in the Doctor of Social Work Program, Rutgers School of Social Work, New Brunswick Campus. Willard Ashley is an antiracism consultant and trainer, whereby he works to undo racism within systems and organizations. Ashley gained national attention as a leader in the Interfaith Community Organization (ICO), which grew into Jersey City Together. Ashley is the CEO of Dr. Willard Ashley, Sr., LLC, Montclair, New Jersey. Under this umbrella, he conducts webinars, consults, counseling, and coaching. Ashley is a vocational coach with the Center for Career Development and Ministry. He is also a founding member of Unity with Diversity, a charitable think tank on diversity, race, and racial inequalities. He is a founding partner of Mission Unbounded, a consulting company that matches assets with the mission. Ashley is a retired professor of pastoral theology. July 2012, he was granted tenure and appointed by President Gregg Mast as the first African American Dean of the Seminary in the 228-year history of New Brunswick Theological Seminary (NBTS). Willard Ashley hosted a weekly program on Black Entertainment Television (BET), and he was a regular on New York City radio. Ashley was also the staff psychotherapist at The Riverside Church, New York City. Following the tragic events of 9/11, Willard Ashley designed and implemented the “Care for the Caregivers Interfaith Project, A Ministry of the Council of Churches of the City of New York. Memberships include the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis, the American Association of Marriage Family Therapists, the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society. Find Ashley listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World. He is a lifelong NY Yankees fan. Being a father and husband is his joy. He has one adult son, Chris, and is married to Tanya Pagan Raggio, MD, MPH, FAAP. Tanya is board certified in pediatrics and preventive medicine. Together they have Serafina, an 11-pound Shih Tzu who melts their hearts.
Dr. Tanya Pagán Raggio-Ashley, MD, MPH, FAAP “CONGREGATIONAL WELLNESS”
Tanya Pagán Raggio-Ashley, MD, MPH, FAAP, has dedicated her life to improving and eliminating health disparities, creating health equity in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. This also embodies her ministry. She collaborates with others to improve health care access and provide quality, affordable health services. She is board-certified in Preventive Medicine, Pediatrics and, completed a Cardiovascular Epidemiology Fellowship and licensed to preach at Abundant Joy Church. She is a graduate of Livingston College, Rutgers University, Rutgers Medical School, completed her Pediatric Residency at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. She has attended New York Theological Seminary and the Semanario Teologico in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. She is the Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Women and Reentry. She is currently employed as a Senior Medical Officer for the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resource Service Administration, Office of Regional Operations in New York City. Dr. Raggio resides in Teaneck, New Jersey with her husband, the Rev. Dr. Willard W.C. Ashley, and their therapy dog Serafina.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 Reverend Miriam Méndez Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor The Reverend Miriam Méndez serves as the Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey. Prior to coming to New Jersey, she served as the Associate Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Central Pacific Coast in Oregon. Reverend Méndez is a native New Yorker and Puerto Rican with a rich and long history with the American Baptist Churches. She has been shaped by her over 20 years of extensive leadership in pastoral ministry, Region work, spiritual direction, mentoring, seminary teaching, and community leadership. Throughout her ministerial career, Reverend Méndez has served as an interim pastor, co-pastor, lead pastor, associate pastor and church planter. This has given her a rich and unique insight into the various roles and complexities of pastoral ministry. For 15 years she served as adjunct faculty at George Fox Evangelical Seminary in Portland Oregon where she taught in the areas of spiritual leadership, reconciliation, and prayer. Reverend Méndez is committed to the leadership development and spiritual formation of young women and men; and is dedicated to empowering leaders and congregations build a Christ-centered community devoted to serve locally, regionally and globally. This commitment led her to accept an invitation to participate in the 3rd Lausanne Younger Leaders Conference in Jarkarta, Indonesia, where she mentored young leaders from 30 different countries. Reverend Méndez has served on various boards, associations and committees, including the American Baptist Home Mission Societies Board of Directors, the American Baptist Women in Ministry advisory team, the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice Committee; the Board of Directors of Word Made Flesh—a nonprofit organization called and committed to serve Jesus among the most vulnerable of the world’s poor, and the Pastoral Care and Consultation Committee at Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Additionally, she was a founder and member of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Latino Action Agenda, an organization that empowers Latinos with tools that equip them to step into civic leadership roles. Her educational training includes a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from National Louis University, Evanston, IL, Master of Divinity and Spiritual Director Certification from Portland Seminary, Portland, Oregon and a one year residency of Clinical Pastoral Education at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She holds a certificate from the Unid@s for Oregon Leadership Program, a program unifying established and emerging Latino leaders for systems of change in Oregon. She is currently completing her D.Min. in Leadership and Global Perspectives from Portland Seminary. Her studies have taken her to travel to London, South Africa and Hong Kong. Reverend Méndez holds dear to our American Baptist values pertaining to multi-cultural and multi-ethnic communities, and to inclusion, justice, education, mission and evangelism, and our high regard for local churches as the fundamental unit of mission. She values, respects and welcomes the theological diversity within the ABC family. Her experiences working in cross-cultural communities have prepared her to serve and lead in a manner that facilitates spaces of grace where encouragement, accountability, honesty, trust, and support, is given and received for the glory of God and the blessing of one another.
Essex Association Business Meeting & Rally Saturday, June 12, 2021 – Starting time - 10:00 AM
“Double Portion” - I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. Philippians 1:9 (NLT) Welcome ................................................................................................................................ Minister Junia Nicolas Invocation ..................................................................................................................... Reverend Joseph Andrews Call to Order .................................................................................................................. Reverend Geraldine Clark Roll Call ............................................................................................................................ Trustee Willie L. Herring Secretary’s Report ............................................................................................................ Trustee Willie L. Herring Treasurer’s Report & Budget ....................................................................................... Sister Luz Marina Guzman Nominating Committee .........................................................Reverend Betty Thomas and Sister Gail Gillespie Moderator’s Report ....................................................................................................... Reverend Geraldine Clark ABCNJ Report ............................................................................................................... Reverend Miriam Mendez Presentations and Recognitions ................................................................................................................................ Meeting Adjourned ..................................................................................................................................................... WORKSHOPS “Double Portion” (Philippians 1:9 - NLT) ........................................................Reverend Dr. Lillian M. Ramos BREAK Workshops (running simultaneously) “Clergy Wellness” ...............................................................................................................Dr. Gloria White-Allen “Congregational Wellness”...............................................................Reverend Dr. Willard & Dr. Tanya Ashley ESSEX ASSOCIATION ABCNJ WORSHIP HOUR Reverend Joseph Andrews, Worship Leader Scripture Reading, Philippians 1:9 (NLT)................................................................................................................ Introduction of Preacher ............................................................................................................................................ Solo ...................................................................................................................................Brother David Whitworth Keynote Address .............................................................................................. Reverend Miriam Mendez Solo ................................... The Brown Family: Sister Kathy Brown & her daughters, Amber and Leila Brown Prayer ............................................................................................................................................................................ Installation of Officers .................................................................................................. Reverend Miriam Mendez Moderator Remarks ...................................................................................................... Reverend Geraldine Clark Benediction .................................................................................................................... Reverend Miriam Mendez
Thank you to the 50th & 51st Annual Business Meeting and Rally Committee Members Reverend Cedric Mckoy – Member at Large Reverend Dr. James Wilkerson Reverend Joseph Andrews Trustee Willie L. Herring Reverend Betty Thomas Sister Gail Gillespie Reverend Dr. Lillian Ramos – Member at Large
Reverend Dr. Valerie Pyles Reverend Isisi Agyei Minister Junia Nicolas
Reverend Geraldine Clark – Member at Large
Thank you to the 50th & 51st Business Meeting and Rally Ad Journal Committee Dr. Frances English & Reverend Ella Coriner Johnson Thank you to the Essex Association Ordination Committee Reverend Dr. James C. Wilkerson – Chairperson ...................................Reverend Dr. Lillian Ramos – Secretary Reverend Dr. Eva. C. Foster ........................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Valerie Griffin Reverend Joseph Andrews ............................................................................................ Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Garland Reverend Geraldine Clark, Moderator Gold Page Patrons Special Thank you to Rev. Dr. Terry Richardson, and First Baptist Church Family of South Orange Special Thank you to Rev. Dr. Bernadette Grove and St. Paul Church Family of Montclair Special Thank you to Rev. Dr. Robert DeVeaux and Humanity Baptist Church Family of Newark Acknowledgements & Thank You Thank you to Reverend Miriam Mendez and Regional Staff of ABCNJ Thank you to all the Pastors, Clergy and Laity of Essex Association of ABCNJ Special Thank you to Dr. Courtne Thomas, Communications and Media Special Thank You: Reverend J-Anthony & Madelin Dargan (MLDCommunications) for Souvenir Journal Design & Printing. To God be the glory!
Congratulations on your Pastoral Installation Reverend Dr. Olivia Stanard, Pastor - Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Newark Reverend Dr. Older Azard, Pastor - Bethel Haitian Baptist Church, East Orange Reverend Dr. Valerie Pyles, Interim Pastor- First Baptist Church, Allentown (Installation Service, June 27, 2021 @ 3:00 PM) Congratulations on your Ordination Reverend Noble Betty Thomas, Union Baptist Church, Montclair Congratulations on your Retirement Reverend Estelle David, Sacred Safe Space of American Baptist Churches New Jersey Congratulations to the recipients of the Amanda Gorman Book Award Brother Joshua Bradley - William Patterson University Brother Anthony B. Nimely Jr.- Montclair University (Calvary Baptist Church, East Orange) Congratulations on your Graduation Sister Frances English, EdD (Doctor of Education)
CHURCHES & LEADERS
Deeply Rooted in Christ, Mission, and Love
“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8
Abundant Joy Baptist Church Jersey City, New Jersey Rev. Dr. Willard W. C. Ashley, Sr. Assemblee De La Promesse Nyack, New York Reverend Fortin Augustin Berean Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Jeffrey T. Garland Betania Iglesia Bautista Union City, New Jersey Reverend Hector Hernandez-Soto Bethany Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Rev. Timothy Levi Adkins-Jones Bethany Baptist Church of the New Alliance Newark, New Jersey Reverend Edmond Etienne
Reverend Cranston Mitchell Congregational Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Linwood McNeil Ebenezer Baptist Church North Bergen, New Jersey Reverend Carlos Goyanes Eglise Baptiste de la Nouvelle Jerusalem Irvington, New Jersey Reverend Joseph Etienne Eglise Baptiste Maranatha East Orange, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Gerard Jeanlouis Eglise Evangelique Haitienne de Jesus Christ Jersey City, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Lemaire Alerte
Bethel Haitian Baptist Church East Orange, New Jersey
Eglise Evaogelique Beraca Irvington, New Jersey Pastor Juleus Jules
Beulah Grove Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Cedric J. McKoy
Evangelical Reform Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey
Calvary Baptist Church East Orange, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Joseph Oniyama
Federated Church of Livingston Livingston, New Jersey
Church of God of Mount Horeb Irvington, New Jersey Reverend Francois Jean Baptiste Christ Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church East Orange, New Jersey
First Baptist Church Irvington, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Eva C. Foster First Baptist Church South Orange, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Terry L. Richardson
First Baptist Church-Arlington Kearny, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Lillian M. Ramos First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend James S. Kang First Bethel Baptist Church Irvington, New Jersey Reverend H. Grady James, III First Spanish Baptist Church Union City, New Jersey Reverend Jaime Vega First Spanish Baptist Church West New York, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Joaquin Cruz-Torres Genesis Missionary Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Robert C. Foster Gethsemane Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Kenneth Young Good Neighbor Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend George W. Blackwell, III Grace Baptist Church Belleville, New Jersey Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Allen S. Potts
Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Pastor Joseph D. McClain Haitian Baptist Church at the Crossroads Newark, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Edgard Nicholas Haitian Bethel Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Petion Jolimer Haitian Philadelphia Baptist Church, Inc. Newark, New Jersey Reverend Andre Thenor High Hope Missionary Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Pastor Brent W. Sterling Hopewell Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Jason C. Guice Humanity Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Robert L. DeVeaux Igreja Batista Da Grace Kearny, New Jersey Reverend Aurelio Correa Igreja Batista de Calvario Newark, New Jersey Reverend Darwin W. Wick Imani Baptist Church of Christ East Orange, New Jersey Reverend William Derek Lee Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Irvington, New Jersey Reverend Rodger J. Harris, Jr.
Mount Olivet Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Andre W. Milteer
Primera Iglesia Bautisa Hispana Kearny, New Jersey Pastor Caesar Gomez
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Handel Felipe Roberts
Providence Missionary Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Pastor Vincent Grove
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Rekeem Thomas Mount Zion Baptist Newark, New Jersey
St. John Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Patrick Council St. Paul Baptist Montclair, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Bernadette Glover
New Bethany Haitian Baptist Church East Orange, New Jersey Reverend Louis A. Metellus
Second Spanish Baptist Church Union City, New Jersey Reverend Guillermo Mena
New Hope Baptist Church East Orange, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Vernard Hinton
Spanish American Baptist Church Union City, New Jersey Reverend Raul A. Ruiz
New Light Missionary Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Sean Evans
Smyrna Baptist Church Newark, New York Reverend John H. Gamble, Jr.
North Baptist Church Jersey City, New Jersey Rev. Estela B. Wultzke de Cali
Temple Baptiste de Salem Newark, New Jersey Pastor Joseph Vil
Paradise Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Jethro C. James
Union Baptist Church Montclair, New Jersey Reverend Dr. Campbell B. Singleton, III
Phares International Ethiopian Church Newark, New Jersey
Union Baptist Church Orange, New Jersey Reverend Dr. McKinley Freeman
Premiere Eglise Haitienne de Rockland Nyack, New York Reverend Pierre Urlick Bastien
Victory at Sunrise Baptist Church Newark, New Jersey Reverend Bruce T. Inge
The Pastorate, Ministry of Deacons, Officers and Members Of the
Calvary Baptist Church 66 South Grove Street, East Orange, New Jersey
Glorify God and Extend congratulations to
Essex Association ABCNJ, Inc On its
“50-51” ANNIVERSARY REV. DR. JOSEPH ONIYAMA, PASTOR
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Reverend Marion Phillips
Beloved Moderator of Essex Association of ABCNJ, 2005 – 2008
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ESSEX ASSOCIATION OF ABCNJ
Reverend Dr. Leora Liggins November 8, 1937 – August 5, 2017
Senior Pastor & Founder Of
CHRIST RESURRECTION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Of EAST ORANGE, NJ “Bless the Lord, oh my Soul, And all that is within me, Bless His Holy name” Psalm 103:1
In honor & Memory of a “Phenomenal Woman” of God with an unshakable commitment to her Family, Church and Community. A mighty warrior of God, who gave her church a Spiritual Foundation of reverence and praise for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Always embracing the mission. *A church for the community and whosoever will* Always in our thoughts, Forever in our Hearts. “Gone But Never Forgotten”
FROM YOUR LOVING CHURCH FAMILY
Reverend Roy A. Butler, Sr. M.Div.
Moderator of The Essex Association November 2008 - January 1, 2009
THE BUTLER FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE ESSEX ASSOCIATION OF ABCNJ ON 51 YEARS OF SERVICE.
Christ – The Head of the Church Resurrection – Gift of Eternal Life Missionary – Witness to the World Baptist – Religious Liberty Church – A “Covenant Community”
Deacon Benjamin Humphrey Chair, Deacon Ministry Trustee Otis Cary Chair, Trustee Ministry Sister Sherry Mingo, Church Clerk
Reverend Cranston Mitchell, Senior Pastor (The Late Reverend Dr. Leora Liggins* Founder)
30 North Clinton Street, East Orange, New Jersey, 07017 Mailing Address: PO Box 5181, East Orange, New Jersey, 07019 Church Number (862)-755-3703 crmbcmingoclerk@gmail.com
“OUR MISSION STATEMENT”
To: Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere we go. To: Equip the saints of God for the work of the ministry. To: Stretch out our hands to the community. To: Be a church for “Whosoever Will”.
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CONGRATULATIONS ESSEX ASSOCIATION FOR 51 YEARS OF SERVING GOD AND THE COMMUNITY!
God Has Truly Blessed the Essex Association of ABCNJ Congratulations for 51 Years!
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 208 Broadway, Newark, NJ
Reverend Dr. Olivia Stanard, Pastor
Missionary Society of Bethany Baptist Church 275 West Market St. * Newark, NJ, USA * 07103
Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Adkins-Jones, PhD., Senior Pastor
CONGRATULATES !!!!!!!! Essex Association of ABCNJ
50/51 years of dedicated service to the local churches & the community regionally. “May your light continue to shine as a beacon of support”
Ollie Marshall-Rico, President Sam Lemotey, Vice President Beverly Williams, Recording Secretary Gerri Woods-Coles, Corresponding Secretary Lisa Davis, Treasurer Constance Napier, Financial Secretary Donna Johnson, Chaplain Deacon William Brown, Advisor
Congratulations
Essex Association, on your 50 – 51 years of ministerial service. “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He Who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” Philippians 1:3 – 6
Blessings to all,
Reverend Dr. Valerie D. Pyles Essex Association Secretary
SmyrnaMBC
Congratulations For 51 Years of Service AS THE
Essex Association Of The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, Inc.
We Praise God for the
"Double Portion" S M Y R N A M I S S I O N A R Y 358-362 15th Ave. Newark, NJ
B A P T I S T C H U R C H Rev. John H. Gamble Jr. - Pastor
598 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ. 07302 Tel 201 659-3772
Pastor Reverend Estela B. Wutzke de Cali
Temporarily located at Christ United Methodist Church 2811 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Congratulations to the Essex Association ABCNJ on the 50-51 Anniversary and Souvenir Journal. We are celebrating with you and acknowledging the golden times, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The leadership is doing a wonderful job sponsoring activities and serving the community. Muchas felicidades a Essex Association ABCNJ en su 50-51 Aniversario y su libro de recuerdos. Nosotros celebramos con uds y reconocemos sus dorados tiempos, especialmente durante la pandemia del Covid-19, el liderazgo esta hacienda un maravillosos trabajo manteniendo las actividades y sirviendo a la comunidad. Que Dios continue bendiciendoles y usandoles en este ministerio.
Union Baptist Church of Orange, New jersey
Extends greetings, felicitations, and commendations To
Moderator, Reverend Geraldine Clark and to
Essex Association Of The American Baptist Churches Of New Jersey On our
50-51st Annual Meeting May God always bless us To be productive fruit bearers In the economy of his kingdom REV. WILLIAM M. FREEMAN, PASTOR DR. ROBERT L. JOHNSON, JR., MD., CHAIRMAN, OF THE DEACON BOARD SIS. KISHA JOYNER, COORDINATOR OF THE TRUSTEE BOARD SIS. SONIA AYSCUE, SECRETARY
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