Pastor Kenneth L. Cotton is a Servant Leader in accordance with Mark 10:42-45 (NIV). He is also the ocular demonstration of the 10 principles of servant leadership: listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, and commitment to the growth of the people. In keeping with this passage, and the aforementioned principles, since his arrival at Greater Barbour’s Chapel, Pastor Cotton is developing and implementing programs that impact lives for the better and advance the Kingdom of God; especially those of children, youth, young adults, seniors, as well as those in need.

In his spare time Pastor Cotton enjoys hunting, deep sea fishing, playing golf, cooking, shooting hoops at the church with the neighborhood youth, and traveling with his wife.  He is proud to have his daughter Kendrese (Jeremey) and grandkids to serve in ministry alongside him and his wife at Greater Barbour’s Chapel.

In addition, he is also getting to know the community in which he has been called to serve. He spends time attending meetings, networking, honoring commitments, volunteering for the mobile food distribution at Greater Barbour’s Chapel and other churches, as well as teaching and preaching God’s Word.

Pastor Cotton believes the best is yet to come.

You can read more about him here.

William Shorter became a deacon under the leadership of Pastor H.A. Ratcliff. Deacon shorter is the first elder of the church. His passion is to study and teach God’s word. At the age of 97 he continues to be an avid student of the bible. He loves to teach and always has a lesson prepared should the opportunity presents itself. He is a man of great faith and shares it with everyone he meets. He loves god and his church family. He serves in ministry alongside his daughter Betty and grandson.

Marcus K. Davis, SR is chairman of the board of deacons. He also is the voice on the church prayer call in line. He enjoys assisting his wife, Yolanda, with the youth ministry. The Davises serve alongside their daughter Candace and 2 grandchildren.

Edwin C. Shelton, serves as financial secretary and on the Trustee Board. Edwin enjoys singing the old traditional hymns of the church. He also teaches Sunday school and in the Brotherhood ministry. In addition, he is the operation manager of the mobile food box distribution program. He serves in ministry alongside his wife Ethel.

Andrew Knoxson teaches the new members classes. He has the unique gift of making new members feel at home and welcome. He volunteers with the mobile food box distribution. You will often find him at the altar praying for the church and the community on a regular basis. He serves in ministry alongside his daughter Kim and son Arias. He enjoys family time with his wife Sharon.

Roy Byerly serves on the trustee board. He is a Sunday School teacher, a faithful member of the Brotherhood and oversees the Bereavement ministry. In his spare time, he and his wife, Bette enjoy traveling.

Wilton Jackson is known for his favorite song, “When I rose this morning.” He and his wife, Juanita, volunteer for the mobile food box distribution as well as the homebound food box delivery to the sick and shut-in in the community. Wilton is known for firing up his pit and serving delicious bar-b-que at the church’s community events. His greatest joy is serving in ministry with his wife Juanita and 2 daughters Wendolyn and Turonda.

Earl Colvin, is Sunday School superintendent and chairperson of the Benevolence and hospitality ministries. His passion for helping others is demonstrated by the way he meets the needs of the less fortunate. He enjoys serving in ministry with his son James and spending time with his wife Betty.

Milton Randle’s passion is investing in youth. This passion is on display in the way he interacts with the youth in his role as chairperson of the Education Fund. This fund provides monthly stipends to qualifying college students for the first four years of their post-secondary education. His passion for youth is further demonstrated as he services with his wife Jackie with the summer enrichment program and his daughter Jasline who assists with VBS.

John Glover teaches new member classes along with Deacon Knoxson. He loves the church body and the preaching of the word. On Sunday mornings you can find him on his feet “witnessing to the word.” He serves in ministry along with his wife Mary by his side.

Willis Johnson loves fellowshipping with other believers. He is responsible for the maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the baptismal pool. He serves in ministry with his wife Delores, daughter Tarsha and grandchildren.

Ronnie Johnson (chairperson) - Travis Weathersoon- Wendell May - Carlton Smith Lynn Phillips - are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the building, transportation, grounds, and all the repairs and maintenance of the church.

Longest tenured employee of Greater Barbour’s Chapel Baptist Church with 20+ years of dedicated service.  Her dedication to God and His people is evidenced by the way she uses her time, talent, and treasure to improve the lives of others. The word “No” is not in her vocabulary.  In addition to her secretarial dues, she finds time to provide food to the hungry, tutor students in the core subjects as well as the college entrance exam and the state mandated test required for high school graduation. She is the epitome of a laborer that gives of oneself so freely; all for the advancement of His Kingdom.