Meet the team

Leadership for worship, care, and service.

Leadership

Meet the pastor, associate minister, evangelists, office support, music leadership, and HELP's ministry directors.

Core team

People serving in these roles.

This first pass highlights the clearest leadership roles that are part of the church's life.

Rev. Makeeda Brooks, M.Div.

Pastor of St. John's AME Church

Leads the congregation with a pastoral, counseling, and community-centered ministry.

Rev. Herman Boyer

Associate Minister

Serves alongside the pastor in worship leadership and pastoral support.

Sis. Nicole Bass

Church Administrative Assistant

Supports the day-to-day communication and coordination work of the church office.

Bro. Donta Myles

Director of Music

Leads the music ministry and helps shape the worship experience at St. John's.

Bro. Jessie Drain

Sexton

Supports the church through stewardship of the worship space and physical setup.

Evang. Jiavanna Clayton

Evangelist

Supports the church's evangelistic leadership and care ministry.

Sis. Kim McCoy and Sis. Rosemary Bass-Mims

Directors of HELP's Ministry

Guide the ministry focused on healing, empowering, loving, and praying with sisters in need.

Additional leaders

These leaders are listed alongside the broader ministry team.

Rev. Fred T. Chambers Sr.

Serving as part of the church's broader ministry team.

Evang. Darnise Jackson

Serving as part of the church's broader ministry team.

Evang. Ruby McCoy

Serving as part of the church's broader ministry team.