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• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Rev. Dr. Julius R. Scruggs is the Pastor Emeritus and former Senior Pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. He has a Bachelor of Arts from American Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee; Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Vanderbilt University School of Divinity in Nashville, Tennessee; and received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Normal, Alabama. Dr. Scruggs is the former President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; Board Member of the National USA Foundation, Inc.; Board of Trustees Member at American Baptist College; member of the National Board of Directors, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); former board member of Selma University; former President of the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention (President Emeritus); member of the Huntsville Human Relations Committee; member and former president of the Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship (GHIMF); 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Greater Huntsville Chapter; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Boule' and provides advisory support to a wide range of community movements. He has authored four books, received numerous academic accolades, and prestigious awards. Rev. Dr. Julius R. Scruggs is the Pastor Emeritus and former Senior Pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. He has a Bachelor of Arts from American Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee; Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Vanderbilt University School of Divinity in Nashville, Tennessee; and received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane … Read More

Job Titles:

• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Senior Pastor of Mount Airy Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Larry B. West is the Senior Pastor of Mount Airy Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Management from the University of Georgia, a Master's Degree in Theology from United Baptist College and Seminary, and a Doctor in Religious Studies from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana. Dr. West is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Administrative Committee Member, and Board Member for the National USA Foundation, Inc.; Executive Committee Member for the Missionary Baptist Ministers' Conference; Advisory Board Member for the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind of Washington, D.C.; Advisory Council Member for the Northwest One Community; a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; and a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Job Titles:

• Chairman of the Board
• Member of the ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Artist
• Senior Pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Davidson is the Senior Pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in Normal, Alabama. To further his education, he received a Master of Biblical Studies from Heritage Bible College in Huntsville, Alabama. In addition, he received a Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Not only, but also, a Doctor of Ministry with an emphasis in Black Church Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has studied at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. Also, abroad at the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. In fact, Mr. Davidson is a gospel recording artist; entrepreneur; former columnist, South Florida Times. At the present time, President, Youth and Young Adult Department at the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Prior to that formerly Executive Committee, Assistant Treasurer, Budget Committee Member, and Member of the Consortium of Young Pastors. Furthermore, he is a former Vice President, Southeast Region of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. As a matter of fact, Chairman of the Board of Directors, former Secretary, and Administrative Committee Member. By the same token, Website Committee Member, and Board Member of the National USA Foundation, Inc. Thus, a former Board of Trustees Member at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Florida. Not to mention, a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. As a final point, a member of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Rho Boule. Dr. Davidson is an Adjunct School of Ministry Instructor at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He has served and continues to serve in the community on various committees and organizations, received numerous accolades and prestigious awards. Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Davidson is the Senior Pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in Normal, Alabama; Master of Biblical Studies from Heritage Bible College in Huntsville, Alabama; Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School … Read More

Job Titles:

• Member of the ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Secretary - Treasurer
• Director of Finance and Administration at Pilgrim Baptist Church
• President and CEO of AccT - Style Tax Service

Miss Toni Demetria Smith is the President and CEO of AccT-Style Tax Service. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Accounting. To further her education, she received a Master of Business Administration from Bellevue University with a concentration in Accounting. For this reason, she became an adjunct accounting, business, entrepreneurship, and finance instructor for Metropolitan Community College. Formally, an adjunct instructor for University of Phoenix and Midland University. Miss Toni Demetria Smith is the Director of Finance and Administration at Pilgrim Baptist Church. In fact, she serves on the leadership team as the Financial Secretary. With this in mind, she is the former Special Assistant to the President for New Era Baptist State Convention of Nebraska, Inc. At the present time, the Secretary and Treasurer, Administrative Committee Member, Website Committee Member, and Board Member for National USA Foundation, Inc. The former Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Member for Nebraska. All things considered, Toni is a former Finance Committee Member and former Fund Development and Communications Committee Member. In addition, Governance Committee Member, Human Resources Committee Member, and former Executive Committee Member. Furthermore, former Treasurer and former Board Member for Immigrant Legal Center an affiliate for Justice For Our Neighbors Network. As a matter of fact, a Committee Member for the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. Not to mention, an Accounting Advisory Committee Member and Faculty Advisor for the local chapter Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) Club for Metropolitan Community College. From time to time, she volunteers locally in the community and nationally pertaining to advocacy, accounting and taxation. For this reason, she has received many accolades and recognition awards. Miss Toni Demetria Smith is the President and CEO of AccT-Style Tax Service. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and a Master of Business Administration from Bellevue University both with concentrations in Accounting. She is an adjunct accounting, business, entrepreneurship, and finance instructor for Metropolitan Community College … Read More

Job Titles:

• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Rev. Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr. is the Senior Pastor at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a Bachelor of Science from Maryland State College; a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Southeaster Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina; a Doctor of Ministry from Boston School of Theology in Boston, Massachusetts; and has studied at Regents Park College in Oxford, England and Baptist Theological Seminary, in Ruschlikon, Switzerland. Dr. Jones, Sr., is an Advisory Board Member of Faith Partnerships, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina; Church Childcare Initiative and Founder of the Table of Faith-Table of Giving sponsored by Faith Partnership, Inc.; former Chairman of the Governance Committee for the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; Board Member for the National USA Foundation, Inc., Board of Trustees Member at Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury, North Carolina; Member of Aid and Nomination Committee of Baptist World Alliance, Falls Virginia, Virginia; member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and Life Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He has published a number of books and received numerous awards. Rev. Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr. is the Senior Pastor at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a Bachelor of Science from Maryland State College; a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Southeaster Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina; a Doctor of Ministry from Boston School of … Read More

Job Titles:

• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Rev. Dr. Thomas Morris, Sr. is Senior Pastor at Greater Hinds Street Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, Mississippi. Dr. Morris, Sr. is in private practice at Morris & Associates, PLLC in Cleveland, Mississippi. Dr. Morris has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and History with honors; Juris Doctorate from University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi; and currently is a graduate student at Andersonville Theology Seminary in Camila, Georgia. He is the former Assistant Parliamentarian and is the Parliamentarian for the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; Board Member for the National USA Foundation, Inc.; President of the Washington County General Baptist Association Congress of Christian Education; and past Executive Director for General Missionary Baptist Convention of Mississippi Congress of Christian Education. Dr. Morris serves on and has chaired numerous professional boards including legal, health, religious, education, and economic development. He has received numerous honors and other accolades. Rev. Dr. Thomas Morris, Sr. is Senior Pastor at Greater Hinds Street Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, Mississippi. Dr. Morris, Sr. is in private practice at Morris & Associates, PLLC in Cleveland, Mississippi. Dr. Morris has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and History with honors; Juris Doctorate from University of Mississippi in Oxford, … Read More