Bishop Todd Lamont Fulton - Minister`s Conference of Winston

Bishop Todd Lamont Fulton
Bishop Todd Lamont Fulton is married to the former Judith Yvette Roberts and has one
daughter Mariah, graduate of Elizabeth State University in North Carolina. Bishop Fulton is a
Magna Cum Laude graduate of Shaw University where he received his B.A. Degree in
Criminal Justice with a minor in Philosophy of Religion in 2004. He received a Master of
Divinity Degree from Shaw Divinity School in 2008.
Bishop Fulton received his call to ministry on September 26, 1991 and was ordained an Elder
in 1996. He was consecrated to the office of Bishop on December 2001, by Apostle Sylvester
Davis Johnson and the International True Vine Churches of Deliverance, Inc. College of
Bishops. He served at Macedonia T.V.C.O.D. faithfully for twenty-one years as a board
member of T.V.C.O.D. College of Bishops and Special Administrative Assistant to the chief
Apostle.
Bishop Fulton is presently the Senior Pastor of Mt. Moriah Outreach Center in Kernersville,
NC. MMOC is a growing ministry that empowers people economically, socially and
spiritually. The focal point for the ministry is serving the un-churched and the unsaved. The
church mission is to Seek, Save, and Serve. Via the MMOC Computer Learning Center the
ministry and staff are helping to eradicate adult computer illiteracy in the community. The
Bread of Life Ministry began as a self-funded church program. Now in collaboration with
Second Harvest Food Bank of NW North Carolina we are feeding upwards of 400 people
monthly and ministering to bodies and souls. In 2013, in cooperation with the Cooperative
Extension, MMOC launched a Community Garden to address the issues of the food insecure. The next phase of the
Community Garden project is Food Preservation Classes to ensure that fresh produce is properly prepared for storage.
Bishop Fulton’s Male Mentoring Ministry has nurtured and molded a plethora of young African American males in the
community and church family. The annual Women’s Conference and Health Fair ministers to community women mind,
soul and body.
Bishop Fulton serves in the following capacities:
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President of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity.
Member Clergy Caucus Communities Helping All Neighbors Gain Empowerment (C.H.A.N.G.E.)
Board Member Helping Our People Eat (HOPE)
Mentor Ashley Elementary School
Master Gardener with NC Agriculture Extension
Church Planter and Pastoral Mentor
Food and Social Justice Advocate
W-S Gang Steering Committee Chair
Instrumental in securing 1st African American Male Police Chief – Barry Roundtree
Chosen to meet with Vice President Joe Biden
The Greater Tidewater Fellowship of Churches Incorporated, Hampton Roads VA.
Board member and Treasurer of the Institute for Dismantling Racism
General Board Member of the College of Bishops T.V.C.O.D.
Bishop Fulton broaden his ministerial horizon internationally when he traveled to St. Kitts in the eastern Caribbean on a
medical and mission initiative in collaboration with Global Faith Alliance out of Washington, DC. Bishop Fulton annually
preaches a three night revival to heal the broken hearted and to minister deliverance to the captives and to set at liberty
those who were oppressed. This mission trip changed his outlook on life and servitude.
Elder Tembila Christine Covington is
the founder and pastor of Crossing Red
Sea
Ministries
in
Rockingham
(Richmond Co.), North Carolina.
In 2007, Tembila Covington embarked
upon the journey to nurture and lead
people into the knowledge of Christ
Jesus. In her search to walk in her God
divine calling, ‘Serving Hands Outreach’
was birthed in spring of 2008. This
outreach helps those unable to prepare
for or afford an enjoyable and delicious
holiday feast.
In November of 2007, she was ordained
Minister of the gospel and in March of
2010, was ordained Elder.
Pastor Tembila Christine Covington’s
educational background is in business
administration; she has a bachelor
degree in divinity from Ezekiel Institute
of Ministry (where she is currently
studying for her Master is Biblical
Studies) and is a certified Life Coach.
Pastor Covington is the proud mother of
one daughter – Shani Paige Nicholson.
Pastor Tembila Christine Covington is dedicated to the cause of Christ and heeded the call of
serving in the body of Christ.
Rev. Omar L. Dykes
Rev. Omar L. Dykes is a native of Chester, Pennsylvania. He
is the youngest son given to Millie and the late Bobby Dykes.
He holds a B.A. degree in History from Miles College in
Birmingham, Alabama and a Master of Divinity from
Phillips School of Theology at the Interdenominational
Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a candidate for
the Master of Sacred Theology at the Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has served as
Pastor in Estill and Charleston, South Carolina and
presently serves as the Senior Pastor of St. John C.M.E.
Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
At the tender age of eleven, Rev. Dykes accepted Jesus the Christ as His Lord and Savior
at St. Matthew Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Twin Oaks, Pennsylvania. At
the age of thirteen, he answered his call and was licensed to the ministry of preaching
God's Word. He was nurtured and trained by his grandmother, the late Reverend Amy
E. Dixon. He was later ordained into the ministry by the late Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr.
Rev. Dykes loves the hymns of the church; his favorite hymn is "Draw Me Nearer". His
favorite scripture is 2 Timothy 4:12, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are
young, but set the example for the believers in speech, life, love, faith, and in purity".
Rev Dykes has been the keynote speaker at many meetings, banquets, conferences and
retreats, on the local, state, and national level. He has received numerous awards from
religious, community, and other organizations. He has served as the Young Adult
Steward for the C.M.E. Church to the National Council of Churches and Churches
United in Christ.
http://www.stjohncme.com
Biography of Minister Stuart D. Eaton
Minister Stuart D. Eaton is a student perusing his Bachelor
of Theology degree at The APEX School of Theology,
earning a 4.0 GPA in his first scholastic term. He has
participated in the Commencement Celebration of Forsyth
Technical Community College as an Associate in Arts
student in General Studies/College Transfer Program, Class
of 2006. Eaton was formally educated by the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County School System and is a proud
graduate of Carver High School, Class of 1998.
Eaton is an entrepreneur and budding author. He is the proud owner of Soulful
Designs by Eaton were its services include; fashion design, custom clothing, and
image consulting and secondly in graphic design, lending services to organization
in the area of logo and promotional items. He is authoring two books, one focuses
of the state of the Christian Church and Denominationalism. The second focuses
of the African American Man and his family.
Eaton served faithful as Pastoral Assistant and Armor Bearer from 1999-2011,
Union Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC. Being led of God’s spirit he
transitioned to St. James Missionary Baptist Church, of the same city where he was
then licensed to the Gospel Ministry in 2012 under the Pastoral Leadership of
Mack H.L. McConnel, Senior Pastor. Eaton serves as Youth Director and Youth
Minister. Eaton is also serving as an officer for the Guilford Educational
Missionary Baptist Association, under the direction of Pastor Mack H.L.
McConnel, Association’s Moderator and the leadership of President Pastor Calvin
Eggleston as Director of Christian Education/Corresponding Secretary to the
Sunday School & Baptist Training Union Auxiliary.
Eaton, a native of Winston-Salem, NC, is son to the now late Edgar L. Duncan Jr.,
(father) and David A. Smart (stepfather) and Donna Eaton Smart. He is the proud
big brother to DraLisa A. Smart.
Rev. Dianne Horton
Reverend Dianne Horton, M.Div., BCC serves as
Chaplain for Transitional and Supportive Care Services in
the Division of FaithHealth Ministries of Wake Forest
Baptist Health. In this role, Rev. Horton provides
pastoral care to patients and families during and after
their hospital admission. Rev. Horton’s work also
includes collaborating with local agencies, faith
communities and community organizations in an effort to
help vulnerable patients connect to local resources and
support during periods of health status transition. Rev.
Horton considers it an honor and a privilege to be
involved with the sacred work of developing proactive
means to improve the health of communities.
Rev. Horton earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Salem College where she majored in Sociology and
minored in Religion. She earned the Master of Divinity
Degree from Wake Forest University School of Divinity
with the distinguished honor of receiving the John
Thomas and Dorothy Porter Award in Vocational Formation and Community Ministry. She
completed a two year residency in Clinical Pastoral Education with a Pastoral Care Specialty at
Wake Forest Baptist Health. Rev. Horton is a board certified chaplain recognized by The
Association of Professional Chaplains. She is an ordained minister endorsed by the National
Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Rev. Horton serves as an Associate Minister at New Bethel
Baptist Church.
Rev. Horton is married to Mr. George Horton. They are the proud parents of one son, Jamaal Ali
and one daughter, Escada Simone.
Rev. Clifford A. Jones, Jr.
Clifford A. Jones, Jr. is a preacher, singer and program administrator. He has devoted his life to
“serving God and spreading the Good News” of the Christian faith.
Born in Clinton, NC and reared in Charlotte, NC, he has traveled extensively preaching, teaching
and studying God’s word. He studied the remnants of 1st Century Christianity in Malta and
Tunisia; studied and performed opera in Cortona, Italy with the USC Studio Lirico; and
represented Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte N.C. as a delegate in Spain,
Scotland, England, Ghana, Holland, and Hawaii.
As a ministerial assistant at Pond Street Baptist Church, Providence, Rhode Island from
September 2000 to May 2001, he was charged with the spiritual success and enrichment of the
children, youth and young adults.
During his four years as an Associate Minister at Friendship, he has distinguished himself with
his work in planning, developing, implementing and directing church related programs and
activities, including the Capital Fund Ministry with its goal of 5 million dollars in pledges. His
value to the church and its faith in his capabilities are evidenced by this significant and
responsible assignment.
A strong advocate for the oppressed and underserved, he worked as a chaplain intern and
chaplain on-call at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC; served the
Charlotte Uptown Men’s Shelter, Children of Dalton Village, Faith Youth Institute in Newton
Centre, MA as a Peer Advisor and Counselor; and worked as an intern with Men Stopping
Violence in Atlanta, GA. While attending Andover-Newton Theological School (ANTS), he
helped found the ANTS Gospel Choir and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service.
From 2005-2010, he served on the Worship and Spirituality Commission of the Baptist World
Alliance.
Rev. Jones sensed God’s call on his life and accepted the call to ministry in 1998. He earned his
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from South Carolina State University, Orangeburg,
SC.; Master of Divinity degree in 2002 from Andover-Newton Theological School in Newton
Centre, MA and the Master of Theology degree in 2004 from Emory University/Candler School
of Theology, Atlanta GA, and a Certificate in Contextual Theology from the International Baptist
Theological Seminary in Prague, Czech Republic. He also completed and received Clinical
Pastoral Education (CPE) certificate from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem,
NC in 2000
In addition, Rev. Jones was blessed to serve as a fellow for the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign
Mission Convention Pastoral Excellence Program. The program is a 3-year spiritually
comprehensive discourse that provides ministers an opportunity to participate in global mission
projects in South America, Africa, Jamaica, and Italy.
Moreover, Rev Jones completed a two year commitment with Project Rising Sun, a ministerial
initiative financially funded through the Lily Endowment and supported by the Fund for
Theological Education that gives ministers of color (40 and under) materials, resources, learning
activities, and workshops to foster more effective and successful ministerial performance.
Over the last 9 years, Rev Jones has been blessed to serve as the Senior Servant of United
Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church. After a year of pulpit supply, Rev Jones consented to
God’s will to become the second minister in its history. During his tenure as pastor, the church
has undergone major aesthetical renovations, and total liquidation of debt.
Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of, SunnySide Ministries, the Northwest Child
Development Corporation, 1st Vice President of the Minister’s Conference of Winston Salem
and Vicinity, a Volunteer Chaplain for the Winston Salem Police Department, and Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Moreover, Rev Jones served on the Board of Directors for the Center of
Congregational Health and was a wrestling coach for North Forsyth High School in Winston
Salem, N.C.
In addition to singing, Rev Jones enjoys watching movies, playing sports, hunting and fishing.
His favorite and best hobby is just taking a plain old ‘nap’.
Reverend Touré Marshall, pastor
of the Grace Presbyterian Church of
Winston-Salem, NC is a native of
Atlanta, Georgia with roots in
Chicago, IL and Baltimore, MD.
He received his Bachelor of
Science degree with a Major in
Marketing and a double Minor in
Finance and Economics from
Johnson C. Smith University,
where he graduated with honors
and earned the distinction of “The Most Outstanding Honor’s
College Male,” of his graduating class.
The son of a Presbyterian minister, Rev. Marshall gained experience
and exposure to ministry and the role of religion in society, early and
often. He began at eight years old canvassing the streets of the
Southside of Chicago in the Altgeld Gardens Housing Projects doing
voter engagement work alongside his father. Later as a teenager, he
was the coordinator of an ecumenical coalition of congregations that
worked on the East side of Baltimore, MD. As coordinator of the
ecumenical coalition, he organized youth in anti-drug
rallies/campaigns, neighborhood block meetings, and set-up forums
where local residents and politicians engaged each other to
collectively construct solutions to community concerns. Rev.
Marshall possesses a strong sense of call to serve church and
community.
As the current pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, Rev. Marshall
has placed a renewed emphasis on worship that is both inspiring and
relevant. Grace is striving to be a Christian community that
effectively evangelizes and embraces multiple generations.
Prior to his current tenure as pastor at Grace, Rev. Marshall served as
pastor of the Hermon Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill, SC and as a
professional community organizer in Charlotte, NC.
While glorifying God through church and community organizing has
always been an essential part of his ministry, Reverend Marshall is
also a dynamic scholar, teacher and preacher. He is a graduate of
Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned both his Master of
Divinity and Master of Theology degrees with a concentration in the
area of Religion and Society. He is also published in the Princeton
Theological Review.
Reverend Marshall is married to the Reverend Eustacia Moffett
Marshall and together they are the proud parents of Jeremiah Touré
Marshall and Jessica Monét Marshall.
Dr. Robert L. McGowens
Dr. Robert L. McGowens Sr. is a senior pastor at Greater Galilee Baptist Church of
Charlotte North Carolina and Winston Salem, North Carolina. McGowens
acknowledged his call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 1981 at Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church of Greenville, South Carolina. He was licensed by the Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church and ordained by the Enoree River Baptist Association. In July 2005,
Pastor McGowens was called to the Greater Galilee Baptist Church, Charlotte, North
Carolina and in February 2010, Greater Galilee Winston Salem, North Carolina was
established. Prior to that, he served as a pastor for Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
from 1994-2005, Salem Baptist Church from 1984-1994, and Athens Baptist Church
from 1981-1984. Pastor McGowens saw the need to pursue religious training by
studying at Morris College School of Religion-Greenville Extension. He received a
Bachelor of Ministry degree from Columbia Bible Institute-Spartanburg Extension, and further studied at
Anderson University, Anderson, South Carolina. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and
philosophy, cum laude, from Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina and a Master of Divinity degree from
Shaw University Divinity School. In addition, he has received a Doctor Ministry Degree from Covington
Theological Seminary, and has completed the pastoral care training at Presbyterian Hospital. Pastor McGowens
is a respected member of the National Baptist Congress and Conventions USA Inc., Progressive National
Baptist Convention USA Inc., Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention, General Baptist State Convention of
North Carolina Inc., Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc., Mt. Peace (United) Missionary Baptist
Association Inc., High Point Educational and Missionary Baptist Association, Inc. and NAACP. In addition, he
is a Lott Carey executive board member, 3rd degree Prince Hall Mason, and serves on the Wadsworth Estate
Foundation Committee and as second vice moderator of United Missionary Baptist Association. Pastor
McGowens is well known and highly respected for his dedication and exemplary leadership, and credits his
success to passion, faith, and hard work, qualities he exercises in all of his endeavors. He has received a number
of honors including being inducted into Alpha Chi National Honor Society, recognition as Man of the Year by
Jack and Jill of America, The Man of the Year Religion Award from the Charlotte Queen City chapter of
National Women of Achievement Inc., special recognition from the General Baptist State Convention of North
Carolina and Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention for leadership in missions education and evangelism.
Honorary Doctor of Theology Degree from The North Carolina School of Theology and The St. Thomas
Christian College of Jacksonville, Florida also awarded him with an honorary doctorate of divinity degree for
exceptional leadership in the areas of education, evangelism, and missions. Inducted into the Who's Who
Among Professional and Executives of America, Who's Who Black Leaders of Charlotte and the Princeton
Global Registry for his demonstration in Academic, Professional and Personal Excellence and inducted into the
Charlotte' Who's Who Black Leaders of Charlotte. Lead the Salem Missionary Baptist Church into a building
project and also Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Winston Salem into a 1.5 million dollar building fund
campaign for a 3.5 million building project. Visionary for the MLK, Jr. Celebration which is the largest
celebration commemorating Dr. King's Birthday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Is a published author of a
Marriage and Family Relationship books entitled "The Real Flava of Luv" and " The Dating Game" and Love
and Marriage. Despite a naturally altruistic position, Dr. McGowens further impacts the community through his
involvement with several charitable and cultural organizations. Dr. McGowens has been featured in both the
National Baptist Convention, Inc. and the National Baptist of America and several state conventions and
associations. Pastor McGowens is married to the former Terry S. King McGowens and 5 children and 17
grandchildren.
Website: http://greatergalileecharlotte.org/ E-mail: ggalilee@bellsouth.net /gwsgalilee@gmail.com
Charlotte (501 West Park Ave - 704-376-8600) Winston-Salem (1355 Peachtree St. - 336-784-1962)
E-mail: robertlmcgowens@aol.com Home- (704-393-9771) Greater Galilee Charlotte-Winston Salem
2nd Vice Moderator of United Missionary Baptist Association
Chairman General Baptist State Convention Late Night Committee