Bishop F. C. Martin is the current pastor of the Church of the Living God in Stokesdale, North Carolina. He is the District Bishop of the churches of the Living God. Churches in his jurisdiction include congregations in NY, NJ, North and South Carolina. He has been a pastor in Stokesdale for the past 21 years, during this time, he has helped to develop other pastors. Bishop Martin is a builder and a visionary. He travels extensively throughout the United States preaching the Gospel of Christ. He is married to the former Louise Burgess, the love of his life. They have two children and four grandchildren.



Pastor Glenmore C. Blackwood is the Assistant Pastor of Shiloh Church of God-7th Day located in Baltimore,MD under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Romency Blackwood. He was ordained an Elder in 2001 and then a Pastor in 2005. Pastor Glen serves as the Youth Pastor in addition, he serves as a teacher, preacher, and musician. He has a passion for teaching the youth about Christ.







Pastor Bernard French currently serves in the pastoral role at the Bible Lighthouse Missionary Church located in Clinton, MD. He has been pastoring this congregation since 1998. Prior to accepting the pastorate at Bible Lighthouse, Elder French served for about 24 years under the leadership of Elder Samuel W. Carson, Sr., Senior Pastor of Shiloh Church of God-7th Day, located in Hyattsville, MD. He served the Church of God in various capacities - from custodian to Assistant Pastor. He is a gifted teacher and counselor, who has been in service for the Lord since high school. He and his wife, Peggy, have five young adults (three sons and two daughters). They currently reside in Temple Hills, MD.


Pastor Jonathan Carson is an ordained elder in the Church of God 7th Day. He accepted the Lord as his Savior at the age of 12 and subsequently received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He has served in many capacities in his local assembly, as pianist, organist, choir director, songwriter, teacher, worship leader and most recently appointed as assistant pastor. Jonathan pioneered a new and fresh praise and worship concept in his church. He has ministered in various parts of the United States, Canada, England, Israel, Jamaica and Nigeria. His vision is to see musicians and leaders develop the discipline and teamwork to consistently create the atmosphere for the un-inhibited flow of the Holy Spirit. He lives in Mitchellville, MD, USA with his wife, Marjorie, and their two children Jonathan, Jr. and Danae.


Pastor Basil and Madrine Straker can testify of the Lord's faithfulness in fulfilling his word in their lives. They are members of the Beulah Church of God - 7th Day where they actively serve in several ministries. Madrine works with the youth and young adults. Basil was recently ordained pastor and currently oversees Teaching and Training. Basil and Madrine recently celebrated their tenth year wedding anniversary. They are blessed with three beautiful children. The loving couple currently reside in Bridgeport, Connecticut.



Dr. Levi Webb is the Pastor and Founder of Covenant (Br'it) Ministries, Inc. and Br'it Congregation, located in Essex (Baltimore County, Maryland). Pastor Webb has been in ministry for over 20 years. During this time he has hosted his own radio broadcast as well as co-hosting with various other ministries, taught Bible College, and developed a worldwide tape and book ministry. He completed his Doctoral Degree at Kentucky College of Contemporary Religion located in Lexington, KY. Dr. Webb, has a vision to teach God's Word and make it relevant to today's Christian men and women. He resides in Baltimore, MD with his wife, Sheila. They have four children - Aaron, Latarsha, Levi, and Dominic.