Carpenters for Christ

Archie Payne, Jr., Chair

Sharing love, laughter, and fellowship, this group of Christian men and women work together to repair, maintain, and beautify churches throughout the P-ESD. 

Kennedy-Connelly Educational Assistance Fund

Rev. Keitha Wiggins-Kennedy; Dr. David McClendon, Co-chairs

The late Rev. Dr. John W. Kennedy and late Mrs. Roxie P. Connelly were advocates for young people and education.

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Dr. Kennedy often spoke of how, as a child, he had been labeled as socially maladjusted and unable to learn. He refused to be bound by those labels and later in life, went back to school, earning Masters and Doctorate degrees.

Mrs. Connelly, a lifelong educator, served for more than a decade as the Director of the P-ESD's Christian Education Department. Her devotion to young people, education, and the Salisbury community were hallmarks of her life.

2017 Recipients with Elder Kelly, and members of the Ed Fund Ministry. 

Sons of Varick Men's Ministry

Rev. Dr. Leon Copeland, Chair

Fellowship inside and beyond the church walls. The men of the P-ESD come together to learn and develop in scriptural knowledge. General sessions are led by the Presiding Elder, along with other District leaders. And the annual fall Golf Retreat is an annual highlight! 

Women's Ministry

Rev. Rachel McNeil, Director

Share. Care. Prepare. When women - young, mid, & older - get together . . . there's fun, instruction, and inter-generational wisdom in the room. The annual retreat is the highlight of the Women's Ministry 's annual activities. 

Couples Ministry

Lloyd & Dianne Carver, Co-Directors

From the most recent marriage in the P-ESD, of one year, to one with the greatest longevity of over 50 years, the Couples Ministry seeks to reinforce and encourage marriage relationships. 

Conference Workers

Deidre Payne, Chair

Love and laughter combine at the annual Love Gala hosted by the Conference Workers, who  come together to raise funds to supplement needs of churches and the District. 

Evangelism

Rev. Dr. David McClendon, Chair

Ushers

Archie Payne, Jr., Chair

Admissions

Rev. Damon Carver

Rev. R.J. Chandler, Sr.

Rev. Leo McNeil

Rev. Dr. Thomas Tucker, Jr.

Ministers' Spouses & Widows

Evelyn Easton, Chair

District Studies

Rev. Ida Y. Ositelu, Chair