NEW ANTIOCH CHURCH LEADERSHIP
New Antioch Church is blessed to have a leadership team dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. Following are brief bios of our leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.
Vincent Johnson
Deacon
Rodney Coffield
Deacon
Carol Knight
Deacon
Richard Joyner
Deacon
James Rashad
Steward
Deborah Oliver
Steward
Annie Blackwell
Deacon
Ida Reaves
Deacon
Sarah Robinson
Deacon
Maxine Battle
Deacon
Kelly Little
Administrative Tech Coordinator
I am a “woman w purpose.” I am a woman of faith, and for years I have told others as a form of encouragement that their gifts were making room for them. Some recent events in my life caused me to take my own advice. I felt convicted and immediately decided to trust and believe in myself and JUMP. My parachute opened, and God allowed me to soar, and today I am living out my promises from God. So I say never be afraid to JUMP while believing in yourself. I am better today because I trusted my gifts, and I JUMPED at an opportunity to be something more significant!
I have long been in a position to do as the Lord has proposed me to do. My relationship with Christ is always centered on everything I do and touch. My favorite scripture sums up this entire intro, “there are many plans in a man’s heart, but it’s the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Felina Riley
Fiscal Manager
Nuncita Johnson
Chair of Stewards Ministry
Hello, my name is Nuncita Johnson. I am a chairperson of the Stewart Ministry at New Antioch Church. Serving in ministry is so fulfilling, it is truly my happy place. When God has touched your life, all you want to do is help grow the kingdom.
The Steward Ministry is responsible for the assets and finances of the church. It is an honor and privilege to work in this ministry. It requires honesty, trustworthiness and much confidentiality. I love the word of God!
Charles Damon Woods, Jr.
Co-Chair Stewards Ministry
Arthur Fitzhugh
Deacon
Andrea Wilson
Deacon
Anthony Brooks
Deacon
Lawrence Robinson, Sr
Chairman, Deacon's Ministry
Bishop Orlando A. Wilson
Pastor/Teacher
Dr. Wilson has actually been involved in service and ministry for more than 40 years. He has served in ordained ministry for over 35 years. He will celebrate 35 years as pastor of The New Antioch Church in 2023.
Dr. Wilson is academically accomplished in a wide array of fields. His exceptional leadership of tenacious efforts have afforded him the opportunity to acquire:
- B.A. from Virginia Union University.
- Masters of Divinity from at Union Theological Seminary in New York.
- Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
- M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College.
- MPA from Arkansas State University.
- Doctor of Divinity St. Thomas College.
- Certificate in Theology from Oxford University in Oakford, England.
- Certificate in Leadership in Economic Development from Harvard University School of Divinity.
Dr. Wilson has attended an array of other institutes of higher learning. He is simultaneously an administrator for the Department of Human Services for the State of Maryland. He has served as a Chaplain for the F.BI. and other law enforcement agencies. He has served as an Adjutant Professor at Morgan State University. He has had the privilege of being a radio personality as well as a singer, writer, and producer.
Dr. Wilson believes that life moves at a speed relationship and is committed to building better relationships for better people. In the words of the African Proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Amelia Davis
Chief of Staff
Deacon Amelia Davis was born on May 13, 1967. She graduated from Lake Clifton High and attended Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va.
She is the wife of Streater Davis, the mother of Andre Smith a.k.a “L.A.” and Kristal Davis, and the grandmother "GEE GEE" of Erin Smith, Carter James, Aubree , and August Smith.
Deacon Davis was reared in the Eastern United Methodist Church, where she served for 25 years. Although singing was her 1st gift, God was cultivating other gifts in her. In 1992 God transitioned her to the New Antioch Baptist Church, under the leadership of Bishop Orlando A. Wilson.
Since joining New Antioch, she has served in several ministries, including the Children’s Ministry, Deacons Ministry, Administrative Team, Director of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Supervisor of Facility Staff, and Assistant Chief of Staff. Deacon Davis has served as Chief of Staff of New Antioch Church for the past seven years.
After 8 years of training in the Diaconate “Deacons” Ministry, on January 15, 2006, she was ordained as the youngest woman in the Deacon’s Ministry of New Antioch Church.
She is known for her wisdom and easy-going spirit. She has a way of capturing the hearts of young and old alike. Her passion and love for God and His people are astounding. When you ask Deacon Davis what drives her in God’s kingdom, her reply is, “Really, Only What You Do for Christ Will Last.” She is saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost, and determined “Not to turn God lose till He blesses her….”