Elders
At St. James ruling elders, together with pastors, exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation. They are called out by the congregation and empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve for 3 year terms of office. Each elder serves as a co-moderator of one of the 6 ministry divisions of St. James.
2018 Elders
Elder Doris Grant - Administration
Elder Samanthia Scott - Administration
Elder Cassandra Roper - Administration
Elder Ray Whaley - Discipleship
Elder Eugene Richardson - Discipleship
Elder Karen Prioleau - Fellowship
Elder Francis Bolds Jr. - Fellowship
Elder Corine Byrd - Fellowship
Elder Travonte Roberston - Worship
Elder Mae Lucas - Worship
Elder Frank Johnson - Service
Elder Nathanial Backman - Service
Elder Audrey Dawson - Evangelism
Elder Dale Williams - Evangelism
Deacons
The ministry of deacons as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. At St. James the Deacons take insure that the Lord's Supper is prepared for celebration on the first Sunday of every month as well as assist in the planning and execution of our three annual revivals. They are called out by the congregation and empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve for 3 year terms of office.
2018 Deacons
Deacon Lillian Martin - Co-Moderator
Deacon Keith Bright - Co-Moderator
Deacon Janita Gailard
Deacon Rhonda Hamilton
Deacon Mary Francis Richardson
Deacon Ferald Seymour
Deacon Keith Bright
Deacon Paul Ladson
Deacon Bernadette McNeil
Deacon Ronetta Richardson
Deacons Elanore Pinkney
Deacon Andrew Poinsette
Deacon Ruth Seabrook
Deacon Brandon Strapp
Deacon Larosa Johnson
Trustees
At St. James, trustees are responsible for securing and recording all funds received at any time by the church and maintain all church property. They are called out by the congregation and empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve for 3 year terms of office.
2018 Trustees
Trustee Connie Williams - Co-Moderator
Trustee Darrell Whaley - Co-Moderator
Trustee Fredrick Gillard
Trustee Deboria Gourdine
Trustee Sandra Logan
Trustee Valerie Morton
Trustee Latricia Heyward
Trustee Donnia Richardson
Trustee Hezekiah Richardson
Trustee Jackie Singleton
Trustee Jacqueline Singleton-Brown
Trustee Marcella Whaley
Trustee Raymond Gillard
Trustee Keith Green