“Celebrating 156 Years of Standing on the Promises of God".

“And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” 

Romans 4:21 

Dr. Eric A. Johnson

Galilee West -3918 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr. Eric A. Johnson became the pastor of Greater Galilee Church, Louisville, Kentucky in 1995. Under Dr. Johnson’s leadership Galilee has grown to the top 25 in Commonwealth of KY in baptisms and in December 2009 Dr. Johnson and the Greater Galilee Church planted a second site at Liberty High School. He is past Moderator of the Central District Baptist Association and has previously served as second and first Vice Moderator. He is the Past President of the Louisville City-Wide Revival, and an instructor and lecturer for the National Baptist Convention. He has served as the late night preacher for NBC, USA, Inc. Dr. Johnson's efforts in 2006 consummated a partnership with the Georgetown College for inner city students. He has served preaching professor at Simmons College of KY and adjunct Professor of preaching at Campbellsville University.

Dr. Johnson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of North Texas (1990), Master of Divinity (1995), Th. M. (2003), and a Doctorate of Philosophy degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2005. Dr. Johnson is the only African- American in the state of Kentucky that has a Ph.D. in Theology.

He has written articles for both the African-American pulpit and the African-American Lectionary. He has contributed to several academic and church related writing projects including Oxford Sermons Volume III. He is the author of Where are the Men of the House: Discipling that Makes a Difference and Fresh Oil: A Word for Dry & Difficult days/Devotions for Dry & Difficult Days.

Dr. Johnson is listed in the 1993-1994 edition of Who's Who Among Students In American Colleges and Universities; elected to the National Minority Scholars of America in 1994; served as the 1993- 1994 Spiritual Life Chairman of the Southern Seminary Student Government Association; and member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Dr. Johnson is a native of Texas and married to the former Jan L. Wyatt. They have three children

LOCATION

225 Hatton Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757.397.1671

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“Celebrating 156 Years of Standing on the Promises of God".

“And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” 

Romans 4:21 

The Reverend Dwight O. Steele, Sr.

Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church Roanoke, Virginia 

"Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things he hath done for you." 1 Samuel 12:24.

The Reverend Dwight 0. Steele, Sr., was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on April 27, 1955. He is the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Thomas M. Steele. He attended the Portsmouth Public Schools and is a 1973 graduate of l.C. Norcom high School.

Rev. Steele accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of eight; he was baptized and became a member of the New First Baptist Church, Taylorsville-Portsmouth, Virginia, under the pastorate of his father. During his early elementary school days, he was gifted to share a ministry of music. God blessed him to serve as minister of music for a number of churches in the Hampton Roads area.

ln 1975, he was united in holy matrimony to the former Ms. Connie Bullock of Chesapeake, Virginia. They are the proud parents of two sons, Dwight, Jr. and Dwone O'Neal Steele. They are also the proud grandparents of two granddaughters and two grandsons.
Prior to being called to preach, Rev. Steele attended John Tyler Community College majoring in Mortuary Science. He furthered his studied at Hampton University.

Rev. Steele was elevated to preach the Gospel in April 1980 and was ordained in 1984. He began his first pastorate assignment in January 1984 as senior minister of the historical Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He served faithfully at this church until November 1987. On December 6, 1987 Rev. Steele assumed duties as pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia.

Since Rev. Steele's arrival, God has added much to the church. Ministries include: 24-hour Dial­A-Prayer (540) 342-5867, Jail Ministry that ministers to the Roanoke City Jail, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, Handicap Van Ministry, Radio Ministry Monday through Friday (9:30 to 9:45 a.m. Radio Station WKBA 1550 on the AM dial and Sunday 1 :00 to 1 :30 p.m. WKBA, 1550 AM), Television Ministry featuring Pastor Steele and the Pilgrim Baptist Church Choirs. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Cox Cable Television Channel #2. A Complete renovation of the interior of the church was accomplished during the first four months of the Steele's administration. By the end of his fifth year, Rev. Steele led Pilgrim's congregation into a new 1.5 million dollar edifice. In 1998 under Rev. Steele's guidance the Patterson Fellowship Hall was constructed. By November 1999, the church mortgage had been burned. In early 2014 Pilgrim broke ground for 2.5 million dollar Family Life Center. The 17,000 sq. ft. facility was completed and dedicated in March 2015.

Rev. Steele is an active participant in the civic, cultural and religious affairs of our city, state and nation and has been responsible for bringing many outstanding ministers, musicians and singers to our church and community.

On May 27, 2000, Virginia University of Lynchburg, School of Religion, Virginia Seminary conferred upon Rev. Steele, the degree of Doctor of Divinity.

Reverend Steele is a member of the Roanoke Baptist Ministers Conference of Roanoke, Salem, Vinton and Vicinity, member of the Roanoke Valley Ministers Conference, member of the Valley Baptist Association, member and director of music for the Virginia Baptist State Convention, member of the Hampton Ministers Conference, member of the Lott-Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention, Evangelist Board of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, and a member of Salem Masonic Lodge # 120.

Rev. Steele is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer (3) Officer of Serenity Funeral Home, Roanoke, Portsmouth, Pulaski. 

LOCATION

225 Hatton Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757.397.1671

All services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

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“Celebrating 156 Years of Standing on the Promises of God".

“And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” 

Romans 4:21 

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LOCATION

225 Hatton Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757.397.1671

All services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

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“Celebrating 156 Years of Standing on the Promises of God".

“And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” 

Romans 4:21 

Bishop Kenneth W. Paramore

Bishop Paramore is an anointed man of God.  He was born, reared and educated in Youngstown, Ohio.  He pursued his education further by relocating to Akron, Ohio where he received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Akron, his Master’s Degree from Ashland Theological Seminary and his Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary.  

While in Akron, Ohio he answered the call into ministry that he had received earlier in life.  Fellowshipping with United Baptist Church, he would be taught and learn the ministry.  God blessed him and opened up numerous doors to be used.  He served his first pastorate at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Akron, Ohio.  God would later call him back to United Baptist Church, to serve as pastor.

While in revival in Chicago, Illinois, God spoke to him through a prophetic word, that he would be used in ministry in his native home of Youngstown, Ohio.  He would immediately begin to plan and prepare for what God was going to do.  Upon hearing from God, he opened the Christian Revival and Discipleship Center.  It started as a weekly bible study.  The purpose was to rekindle the fire of the saints, who were disgruntled with the church and the people of God.  Once they were revived, then they would be ready to be a disciple and ready to work for the Lord.  Under the guidance and direction of the Lord, this weekly bible study would develop into a church.  God would speak again and ordain for CRDC to open in Canton, Ohio, which has now relocated to Barberton, Ohio.  Pastor Paramore was blessed to serve at United and CRDC.  After serving at United for 15 years God released him and has blessed him to continue the ministry of CRDC.

While attending a leadership conference in Alabama, God would speak again through a prophetic word.  He prayed and God led him to change the name to The Christ Centered Church.  While continuing to follow God, Bishop Paramore is currently leading and directing Christ Centered Church.

Bishop Paramore is the founder of Bradley Bible College.  This is an accredited bible college that is named after one of his mentors Dr. I. T. Bradley.  It is currently housed in Youngstown, Barberton and Mansfield, Ohio.      

In June of 2013, Bishop Paramore began fellowshipping with Kingdom Connection Fellowship International.  He was consecrated to the office of Bishop in June of 2014.  He currently serves his apostolic father Bishop Jerome H. Ross Sr. by training the pastors, ministers and elders in KCFI. Bishop Paramore was released from his official assignment as the Bishop of the College of Ministers and Elders to initiate a reformation for this present age. LIFTED Reformation of Christian Churches of which he cofounded with several of his ministerial colleagues.    

A great milestone was reached in his life as he is now a published author.  She Cost Too Much is his first book that was released in September of 2015. Single Minded, was released in August  of 2018. His third book will be released April 1, 2021 entitled Pandemic Preaching.

Bishop Paramore is married and the father of three children.  

LOCATION

225 Hatton Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757.397.1671

All services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the maintenance, repair and cleaning of the church and related church properties, which includes making basic repairs to the facility. Reports directly to the Senior Pastor and Chairperson of the Trustee Ministry.

TYPICAL TASKS

  • Performs generally cleaning which consists of:
  • Picking up and removing all trash including hymn book holders and empty wastebaskets.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and kitchen which includes cleaning sinks, countertops, appliances, floors and surfaces.
  • Restocking supplies in bathrooms, kitchen and other common areas
  • Vacuuming all carpeting, pew cushions and mopping tile
  • Dusting and cleaning furniture, walls, windows/sills and equipment and other surfaces
  • Returning chairs, tables, books, materials and similar items to their proper place
  • Wet mopping floors and remove scuff marks
  • Cleaning picture frames and glass
  •  Cleans or replaces air filters on a monthly basis.
  • Replaces burned out light bulbs as needed.
  • Performs minor repairs and notify Trustees when significant repairs are needed.
  • Washes windows and straighten blinds
  • Cleans porches and steps.
  • Performs general maintenance of grounds which includes cutting grass, removing debris from parking lots, and snow and ice removal, as required.
  • Opens and closes the church as negotiated with Trustees.
  • Maintains janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner.
  • Maintains janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition.
  • Maintains proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals.
  • Utilizes designated personal protective equipment/supplies, e.g. gloves and masks as required.
  • Provides custodial coverage on Sundays, when required for regular services and for special occasions, such as weddings, receptions, funerals, etc.
  • Prepares rooms, provides equipment and make arrangements for meetings and other events.
  • Performs other assigned duties as requested by the Senior Pastor and Chair of the Trustee  Ministry.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have knowledge of basic commercial and janitorial cleaning functions, supplies and equipment. Knowledge of basic HVAC and mechanical functions of a large non-residential building. Good organizational and planning skills. Requires ability to effectively communicate with Senior Pastor and Trustee Ministry members about facility needs and uses. Must be able to walk and/or stand over 90% of the time. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate plus 1-2 years custodian/janitorial experience in a large non-residential building. Prefers previous experience as a church custodian or janitor. 

OTHER

Must be available on call 24-hours, seven days a week for emergencies. Must adhere to the core values of the church.

About Zion Baptist Church

Welcome one and all to our fellowship. Here at Zion we believe that we are all members of the family of God. We are striving, with the spirit’s help, to live out the words of St. Paul in Ephesians:

"There is one body and one Spirit-just as you were called to one hope when you were called-one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." (Ephesians 4:4-6)

If you are a baptized believer in Jesus Christ, you are a part of the family. If you are not, won’t you come and claim Him today?

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