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

More names to know.

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.