The leadership team of Shorter Community AME holds a pivotal role in guiding our congregation towards spiritual growth and fulfillment. From our passionate Ministerial Team to our dedicated Stewards and Trustees, each member exemplifies an unwavering commitment to the ministry work we undertake. It is their relentless dedication and profound sense of purpose that sets our congregation apart, making our community a truly exceptional place of worship.

 
  • Reverend Dr. Naomi Harris
    Local Elder
    Bereavement Ministry

    Reverend Margaret McCaskill
    Local Elder
    Baptism Ministry

    Reverend Dr. Carolyn Smith
    Local Elder
    Grief Ministry

    Reverend Michael Gallant
    Itinerate Deacon
    Sunday Church School

    Reverend Alan Pettis
    Itinerate Deacon
    Young Adult Ministry & Assistant to the Pastor

    Reverend Marcia Williams
    Local Deacon
    Public Relations Ministry

    Reverend Robert Carpenter
    Local Deacon
    Veteran's Ministry

    Reverend Tawana Davis
    Superannuate (Retired)

    Reverend Tanya Davis
    Women's Ministry

    Brother Mical Franklin
    Minister of Music

  • Dr. Jeriod Patterson
    Pro-Tem

    Stephanie Townsend
    Pastor’s Steward

    Roslyn Washington
    District Steward

    Barbara Hill
    Treasurer

    Tywanna Walker
    Worship Leader

    Tracey Drayton
    Laura Johnson
    Lee McNeil
    Frieda Phillips
    Ashlee Taylor
    Ruth Shepard
    Sean Bentley-King
    Barbara Gallant
    Ron Washington
    Roslyn Washington

  • Les Berry
    Vice Chair

    Sondra Tribble-Bentley
    Secretary

    Debbi Blair-Minter
    Treasurer

    Stacy Boyer
    Worship Leader

    Regina Blackburn
    Rene' Bullock
    Rodney Bullock
    John Daniels
    Chris Drayton
    Wes Geary
    Clarke Newby
    Ruth Parrish
    Richard Pettis
    Jerome Powell
    Barry Staten
    Robert Walker

  • Mother Winifred Johnson
    President

    Dr. Carolyn Love
    Recording Secretary & Treasurer

    Marsha Johnson
    Asst. Recording Secretary

    Debbie Pettis
    Corresponding Secretary

    Georgia Tatom
    Community Outreach Coordinator

    Catherine King
    Parliamentarian

 
 

Shorter Community AME encompasses a wide range of vibrant and impactful ministries, all of which play an integral role in the church's mission and that aim to meet the needs of every family member. The various ministries within our church family hold great significance, as they serve as the driving force behind the impactful work we do in our community. Each ministry falls into one of the following areas below. Please call the church office at (303) 320-1712 if you would like to get more information about joining one of these ministries. Your spiritual growth is of chief importance to us!

 
  • Men-istry Male Choir
    • President: Sean Bentley-King
    • Vice President: Jessie Fuller
    Secretary: Richard Pettis
    • Treasurer: Jerome Powell
    • Chaplin: William Gill

    New Spirit Choir
    • President: Stacey Franklin
    • Vice President: Dr. Karen Ivy
    • Treasurer: Jerome Powell
    • Chaplin: Richard Pettis

    Umoja Choir
    • President: Stacy Boyer
    • Vice President:Tina Blackwell
    • Secretary: Brittni West-Ware
    • Treasurer: Sondra Tribble-Bentley
    • Chaplin: Jhasmyne Cooper-Moore

  • Carter Children’s Usher Board

    New Tabernacle Usher Board
    • President and Instructor: Frieda Phillips
    • Vice President: Rodney Bullock
    • Secretary: Shirley Richards
    • Corresponding Secretary: Thomasine
    • Treasurer: Kathy Bullock
    • Chaplin: Sean Bentley-King

    Pioneer Usher Board
    Ministry Leader: Frieda Phillips

    Senior Usher Board

  • And Still I Rise: Partnership Against Domestic Violence
    • Co-Leader: Rev. Tanya Davis-Ezidinma
    • Co-Leader: Sondra Tribble-Bentley

    Bereavement Ministry
    • Ministry Leader: Rev. Dr. Naomi Harris

    Breast Cancer Ministry
    • President: Tracey Drayton
    • Vice President & Community Outreach: Helen Bradshaw
    • Treasurer: Sondra Tribble-Bentley

    Garden Ministry
    • Ministry Leader: Tracey Lovett

    Grief and Loss Ministry
    • Ministry Leader: Rev. Dr. Carolyn Smith

    Health Ministry
    • President: Sean Bentley-King
    • Vice President: Jan Holloway
    • Secretary: Sondra Tribble-Bentley
    • Treasurer: Ermine Johnson
    • Chaplin: Gladys Hampton

    Hospitality & Greeters
    • Ministry Leader: Nina Washington

    Lay Ministry
    • President: Ada L. Groff
    • 1st VP: Barbara Blanton-Greene
    • 2nd VP: Sean Bentley-King
    • Financial Secretary: Steve Shepheard
    • Treasurer: Jan Holloway
    • Director of Lay Activities: Anita West-Berry
    • Young Adult: Jas Sherman

    Married Couples Ministry
    • Co-Leader: Robert Walker
    • Co-Leader: Twannya Walker

    Matron’s Ministry
    • President: Melba Salter
    • Vice President: Hortense Haney
    • Recording Secretary: Jan Halloway
    • Asst Recording Secretary: Brenda Hilton
    • Corresponding Secretary: Barbara James
    • Treasurer: Ruby Anderson

    Season Saints Ministry
    • Ministry Leader: Anita West-Berry

    Sick & Shut-in and Prayer Call Ministries
    • Ministry Leader: Rev. Andrew Midgyett

    Sons of Allen Ministry
    • Co-Leader: Les Berry
    • Co-Leader: Richard Pettis

    Social Justice Ministry
    • Ministry Leader: Vickie Wilhite

    Spirit of Grace Dance Ministry
    • President: Sondra Tribble-Bentley
    • Vice President: Chavon Stribling-Smith
    • Treasurer: Vickie Wilhite
    • Chaplin: Judy Alexander

    Veterans Ministry
    • Co-Leader: Sean Bentley-King
    • Co-Leader: Sondra Tribble-Bentley
    • Co-Leader: Ron Washington
    • Seargent of Arms: Chris Drayton
    • Ministerial Leader: Rev. Carpenter

    Wellness Ministry
    • Ministry Leader: Jolianne Jones

    Young Adult Ministry
    • Ministry Leader: Eric Brown