Pastor Patricia C. Russell

I am Pastor Patricia C. Russell. I am the 6th pastor of this historic church in the Ghio community.

I was born in Washington D.C. and was brought to this community at 6 months of age and reared by my grandparents, the late Deacon Roosevelt and Mother Lottie T. Campbell.

I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior and was baptized by Pastor J. J. Covington, who was my Pastor for 54 years.

I graduated from Scotland High School in 1974, went to Business College and different Biblical Schools obtaining knowledge for the work that would be assigned to me for such a time as this. I also studied at Tri County Bible College and was secretary of the Board of Directors. An Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree was bestowed upon me.

Before becoming pastor, I served is several capacities of the church; Administrative Assistant of the Church, a Deaconess and where ever I was needed. I also serve in the Pee Dee Missionary Baptist Educational Association; Finance Secretary for over 17 years, a Trustee, Woman’s Auxiliary President and now 4th. vice Moderator of the Association. I have served the Woman’s Baptist Home & Foreign Missionary Convention Auxiliary of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc. ; Past District 5 Group 1 Chairperson, serving 7 counties, Scotland County Missionary Union, Worship leader for the Deaconess Fellowship and our District and as chairperson several committees.

Pastor Covington went to be with the Lord in October, 2017. I was installed as Pastor on the 2nd. Sunday of March, 2018.

Motto: “If you pray, don’t worry; If you worry don’t pray!”

Our Prayer is the be led by the Holy Spirit and to stay covered under His Blood and continue to Live and Work in His WILL.

“TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE!”