LEADERS

ASBC Pastoral Staff

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                             

 

 

 

 

Education: B.A. in English, Princeton University; Master of Divinity, Ph.D. in Religious Studies/Old Testament, Yale University

 

 

Why I love working at Alfred Street Baptist Church: “I am very blessed to be a part of the Alfred Street Baptist Church ministerial team. I love the worship experience at Alfred Street. Our music, preaching, fellowship usher us into the presence of God.”

 

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                             Reverend Marla C. Hawkins

                             Assistant to the Pastor Children’s Church
                             and Children’s Programming
                             Contact: Rev. Marla C. Hawkins

 

 

                             Areas of Ministry: Rev. Hawkins oversees all programming for children ages 4–12.                              She is the instructor for the Ministers in Training program, AWANA and WOW, and                              is a small group leader. She also offers pastoral counseling and serves as director                              of the culinary ministry. A seasoned educator, she is a vital part of the church’s Christian Formation Program. She is married to the love of her life, Charles D. Hawkins, and is the mother of Wallace, Omar and David. She has two grandchildren, Nokomis and Micco.

 

 

Education: B.S. in English, Dillard University; M.S. in Adult Education and Education Administration, North Carolina A & T State; Management Diploma by Objectives from Louisiana State University; Master of Divinity, Samuel DeWitt Proctor school of Theology at Virginia Union

 

 

Why I love working at Alfred Street Baptist Church: “Alfred Street has a rich tradition of Christian learning and I am blessed to pass this legacy on to the next generation of this faith community.”

 

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                            Reverend Edward Y. Jackson

                            Assistant to the Pastor for Visitation
                            Contact: Rev. Edward Y. Jackson

 

 

                            Areas of Ministry: Reverend Edward Jackson serves as the assistant to the pastor                               for congregational care. He oversees the visitation to those who are sick and shut                               in and those who are hospitalized, and shares in the care of those dealing with                                    grief and bereavement. He is also director of the Jail and Prison Ministry, leading this ministry to worship at the Juvenile Detention Center and the Alexandria Jail. Rev. Jackson has a passion for missions and works side-by-side with the church’s Missions Program, caring for the needs of the congregation and members of the community. He is married to Cynthia Jackson, has two children, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

 

 

Education: Master of Divinity, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

 

 

Why I love working at Alfred Street Baptist Church: “It is truly a blessing to serve others while lifting their saddened hearts, and I pray for the sick to be well again.”

 

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                            Reverend Marcia M. Norfleet

                            Missions and Director of the Senior Ministry
                            Contact: Rev. Marcia M. Norfleet

 

 

                            Areas of Ministry: Rev. Norfleet oversees the mission activities for the Alfred Street                               Baptist Church, both foreign and domestic. She also manages all education, p                                     astoral care, and fellowships for the Senior Ministry. As coordinator of the summer                               intern program, she supports emerging church leaders to discern their call and                                   vocation.

 

 

Education: B.S. Mathematics, North Carolina Central University; Master of Divinity, Duke University.

 

 

Why I love working at Alfred Street Baptist Church: “There’s a sweet spirit of generosity and outreach embedded in the membership of Alfred Street and I’m always amazed by the heart of this community of faith because it seems to expand year to year.”

 

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                            Reverend Joseph A. C. Smith

                            Assistant to the Pastor
                            Contact: Rev. Joseph A.C. Smith

 

 

                            Area of Ministry: Rev. Joseph A. C. Smith serves as a liaison to Pastor Wesley,                                     manages special projects and events, while providing oversight for the church’s                                 Social Media Committee and Praying with the Pastor (PULSE). In 2008, Joseph was                             one of 20 emerging theologians selected as a Ministry Fellow by the Fund for Theological Education. An accomplished vocalist, Rev. Smith has performed for many prominent audiences including the Annual CBC Spouses Celebration, the Kennedy Center Honors, Bobby Jones Gospel just to name a few.

 

 

Education: B. Mus. Ed., Howard University; Master of Divinity, Howard School of Divinity

 

 

Why I love working at Alfred Street Baptist Church: “Alfred Street is such cool place to serve and worship. I love it because it’s the only place on the planet where you can get a black choir singing an 8-part anthem and doing the war cry and a preacher who will push over the pulpit.”

 

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                            Reverend Dustin B. Sullivan

                            Assistant to the Pastor

                            Minister of Youth and Young Adults
                            Contact: Rev. Dustin B. Sullivan

 

 

                            Areas of Ministry: Rev. Sullivan oversees all programming for youth and young                                     adults age 13-30 plus. He is the coordinator for the Senior Youth, Junior Youth,                                   Awana, College, Young Adult (YAM), Singles, Child Safety and Come As You Are (CAYA) ministries. Rev. Sullivan is happily married with two children.

 

 

Education: B.A. in Foreign Affairs with a concentration in Western European Politics, University of Virginia; Master of Divinity, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University

 

 

Why I love working at Alfred Street Baptist Church: “I truly believe God has called me to foster a community where all youth and young adults feel welcomed to fully embrace their unique gifts and discover God’s destiny for their lives within His kingdom.”