The Board of Presbyters are friends and members of the ministry that generously offer their time, wisdom, recommendations,
and/or monetary gifts to ensure the mission is accomplished. They are invited because of their open minds
and the unconditional love and acceptance that they constantly demonstrate. It is our pleasure to recognize the following persons
for their distinguished service and gifts to the ministry:
Ms. Cheryl Bly, RN (Began service in 2008), Member Emerita
Virginia Beach, VA
Mr. Wayne Parrish, US Navy Veteran (Began service in 2012), Member Emeritus
Chesapeake, VA
Mr. Michael Babb, MPA (Began service in 2011) Deacon and Emeritus Board Chair
MDV Area
Rev. Warren White, US Army Veteran, (Began service in 2009), Member Emeritus
Norfolk, VA
Deacon Travis Greene (2016-2021)
Newport News, VA
First Gentleman William White (2014-2021) Secretary
Norfolk, VA
Deacon Tanesha Blake (2019-2021)
Atlanta, Georgia
Deacon Sherese Smaw (2020)
Norfolk, VA
Ms. Bethany Moore (2019-2021)
Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Charles Finklea, Minister of Music (2019-2021)
Chesapeake, VA
Rev. Bathsheba Ormond, M.Th., Assistant Pastor (2019-2021)
North Carolina
Mrs. Cynquetta Harris-Johnson (2019-2021)
Suffolk, VA
Min. E. J. Williams, M.S.W., (2020)
Virginia Beach, VA
Aprillya Lanz, PhD (2011-2015)
Norfolk, VA
Terry Alford, PhD (2011-2015)
Phoenix, AZ
Mr. Patrick (US Marine Corps Veteran) and Mrs. Briana Alman, LTJG (2014-2015)
San Diego, CA
Mr. Corban Myers, US Army Veteran (2013-2015)
Harrisonburg, VA
Mrs. Lendora Riddick, MSW (2015), Member Emerita
Portsmouth, VA
Mr. Xq Lewis, Deacon Emeritus (2016)
Newport News, VA
Rev. Jessica Dudley (2014-2016)
Ms. Rotia Dudley (2014-2016)
Portsmouth, VA