Minister Anthony J. Borges, Jr. is a native of Washington, DC. He joined the church at an early age and participated in many church ministries. On June 2, 1999 Minister Borges received his license as a minister of the gospel from the Second New St. Paul Baptist Church in Washington, DC from the late Dr. Edgar L. Williams, Sr., Pastor. 

Being called at an early age, Min. Borges testifies of how his life has undergone many growing pains but the scriptures “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and teaching.” – 2 Timothy 4:22. 

Currently Min. Borges serves as the Youth Director at St. Stephen Baptist Church, Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Senior Pastor. In this role Min. Borges is charged with overseeing the toddlers, youth, young adult, and singles ministries. He is also the family life 

leader of online members. Formerly, Min. Borges served as Sr. Associate minister to Pastor Damion M. Briggs at the Eastern Community Church in Landover, MD. Min. Borges also served as 4th Vice President of the National Capital Congress of Christian Education with responsibility over the Youth and Young Adult Department and the Scholarship Committee. He was also auditor and assistant finance secretary in the Minister National Capital Baptist Convention of Washington, DC & Vicinity. 

Min. Borges has had the opportunity to preach extensively in the greater Baltimore/Washington area (the DMV), and other parts of the country. 

Bishop Charles E. Cato, Sr. was born in Gibsland, Louisiana, and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at the age of 10. 

In 1976, he migrated to Maryland to attend Bible College and Seminary. He is married to Cindy Cato. 

He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Theology In 1980 and in 1990 he received a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Theology. 

In 1981, Bishop Cato organized the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Lanham, Maryland; a ministry dedicated to teaching and preaching the Word of God.   He has served as Senior Pastor at Mt. Calvary for 41 years.  He is an Evangelist, Bishop, and Teacher, whom God is using throughout the World: in Africa, South America, Europe, the Caribbean, Canada, as well as the United States in revivals, crusades, medical clinics, rescuing homeless children and building dormitories, retreats, conferences and seminars. Evangelism and Missions are Bishop Cato’s passions.  

Bishop’s life verse is Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”. 

Reverend Kimberly Ford is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and minister of the gospel.  Born in Washington, DC, she is the fifth daughter of Reverend Freddie and (the late) Margaret Workman Davis. She received her primary education in the Prince George’s County Public School System and accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at the age of 8 years old.  In 1989, she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work from Bowie State University and a Master of Social Work from Howard University in 2005. 

 Since the age of 9, she has been a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she has proven herself to be a faithful follower as she served in various ministries including Christian Education, Music/Fine Arts, Youth and Young Adult, Ushers, and Higher Education Ministry(HEM) during which God dealt meticulously with her, preparing her until she understood the call God had on her life. In 2003, she answered the call from God to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and was licensed on July 19, 2003 and ordained on July 16, 2010 under the pastorate of her father, Pastor Freddie Davis. 

 Serving as Youth Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for more than 17 years, Pastor Kim or Reverend Kim as she is affectionately known, mentors, counsels, guides, encourages, lovingly corrects, and teaches both the young and young at heart. 

 Pastor Ford has been married to the love of her life, Deacon Bruce Ford since 1990.  They are the proud parents of their daughter, Courtney Chanel. 

Reverend Ford is grateful for God’s blessing of grace and new mercies which give her hope to share with those whom God places in her path as in

Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV 22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” 

The third daughter of five was born to Pastor Freddie Davis and the Late Margaret Workman Davis.  Raised and educated in Prince George’s County Maryland, Reverend Connie Davis Gore was called to preach when she was 27 years old.  She was the first female preacher to receive licensing (1989) and to become ordained into the Gospel ministry (1999) by the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of her biological father, Senior Pastor Freddie Davis. 

For over 30 years, Reverend Gore served the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church as Minister of Christian Education where she was responsible for the educational needs of the congregation. She has also served as Assistant to the Pastor for the past 20+ years. She is also a part of the Executive Council responsible for guiding the leadership of the church. In addition, coming from a family that loves music, she is a member of the Freddie Davis Ensemble, a group that she started in honor of her father. 

Reverend Gore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts degree in Reading Education from Bowie State University. She also earned a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University School of Divinity. 

She is married to Elder John Gore. They are the proud parents of two adult children and grandparents of four beautiful granddaughters. Truth be told Rev. Gore becomes the grandparent of all children she meets because they all hold a special place in her heart. 

Her guiding scripture is Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. 

Pastor Michael Hall is the Senior Pastor of The Peoples Church of Camp Springs, Maryland. He has been on staff for 38 years and pastor for 28 years. He was called to the pastorate in 1992 after 10 years of working on staff and studying.  

For all those years in the ministry, Pastor Hall worked alongside of his beloved wife First Lady Terry Hall, the love of his life. It was their vision to show people the love of Christ through the Word of God and teach them to live according to Biblical principles. They especially loved ministering to young people, and, building bridges between people by carrying on the vision of the founding pastors, Pastor Hall’s parents. Terry and Michael’s vision is The Peoples Church motto: “Love God. Love People. Change the World.” They were the Co-directors of the U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon for 26 years. Because the written Word of God was so important to them, they hosted a non-political event that brought people from many denominations together each year in May to read through the entire Bible in 4 days on the steps of the US Capitol. Base on the foundation of Isaiah 55:11. “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please. And is shall prosper in the thing which I sent it.” 

Pastor Hall feels his greatest accomplishment in life was the marriage to the love of his life, Terry. After almost 49 years together, and with many plans for the future, Terry lost a 2-year battle to cancer. Pastor Hall’s beautiful, beloved wife died in his arms, Saturday, May 25, 2019. In spite of this devastating loss, Pastor Hall feels God leading him to continue pastoring and shepherding through prayer and the Word to those that God allows him to minister to. 

Reverend Michael Johnson Jr., a native of Washington D.C, is the son of Michael Johnson, Sr and the late Vivian Freeman Carter. He is married to Katherine C. Johnson and has one sister, Michelle Johnson, and one brother, James Goodwin III.

As a young child, Reverand Johnson would listen to his grandmother as she read bible stories to him. He would fall asleep with the word of God and share what he had learned with his cousins the following morning.

At the age of 16, Michael accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized. At the age of 22, Michael received his first call to the Ministry. However, it would be another 3 years before he accepted his call to ministry.

On August 1st, 1999, he answered his call and was licensed to preach, under the leadership of Rev. Be Louis Colleton, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church of Landover, MD.

On November 15th, 2003, Reverend Johnson was ordained at Shiloh Baptist Church by the denomination of National Baptist.

On December 17th, 2004, Reverend Johnson completed his theological studies and on May 8th, 2005, graduating with a Master of Divinity from Howard University School of Divinity. Rev. Johnson also holds a bachelor’s degree from Bowie State University in Business Administration.

Reverand Johnson’s ministry has included:

· Minister at Shiloh Baptist Church from 1999-2005

· Young Adult Minister at Shiloh Baptist Church from 2003 until 2005.

· Children’s Youth Minister at Craig Memorial Church in Fairmont Heights Maryland from 2003-2004.

· Pastor and founder of Kingdom Success Ministries from June 2005 – October 2012.

· Prior to and since November 2012 Reverend Michael Johnson has shared the Word of God at several churches in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area.

· Currently serving as Leader of Remembering the Word Bible Study group currently held online every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00pm.

In Conclusion, Reverend Michael Johnson Jr. loves the Lord Jesus CHRIST! He makes himself available to God’s people for God’s glory. His favorite scriptures are (II Chronicles Ch 7:14); (Mark Ch 16:15) and finally (Matthew Ch 6:33). Amen.

Reverend DarShayla S. Price was born on July 18th in Rock Island, Illinois. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at the age of 5 and was baptized at the age of 6. During her late teenage years, as a Freshman at Bowie State University, DarShayla heard and accepted the call of ministry. She spent many years in training under her mentor and was licensed as a minister in 2013. DarShayla has a special place in her heart for youth and young adults. She has served as the Minister over various children, youth, and young adult ministries were she inspires, supports, and mentors believers of all ages. She was installed as the Youth Minister of Springdale Community Church on April 1, 2018. 

DarShayla attributes her spiritual foundation to her praying grandmother but has grown in spirituality with various spiritual leaders that God has strategically placed in her path, to include her mother, mother-in-love, godmother, and her spiritual mentor. Through them, God has encouraged and guided her along her spiritual journey. 

DarShayla is married to her bestie, James, and they have two “cool” kids Bailey Ryan & Jace Vaughn