bishop j. jasper wilkins, ii, senior pastor · 10/14/2018 · elevated him to the office of bishop...

Ordination & Licensure Theme: The Legacy Continues

Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins, II, Senior Pastor

Sunday Service Celebration

October 14, 2018 10:00 am

Congratulatory Letter

As the Senior Pastor of Wake Chapel Church, I am very privileged and honored to highlight this notable milestone in the life of our church and its ministries. Heartiest Congratulations are extended to the cadre of ministers-in- training, ministers, and deacons- elect who are the desig-nated participants during the Ordination ceremony. In their respective positions, they now will serve as Licensed Ministers, Ordained Elders, and Ordained Deacons. To God be the Glory!

Their ordination and elevation to these positions of service are indica-tive of the vitality, growth, and sustainability of our church and congre-gation. Significantly, the occasion underscores the culmination of com-mendable dedication, hard work, and commitment over many years. It has been a delight to witness their development and perseverance in faithful preparation for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

The scripture clearly admonishes those who desire to serve fruitfully to “study to show themselves approved unto God, workmen that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” I have confidence that they have achieved these high standards of leadership, spiritual maturi-ty, and Christian comportment.

With a keen sense of purpose, these inspired servant-leaders have studied, prayed, and executed with due diligence the protocols and guidelines of Wake Chapel Church. In some instances, they have suc-cessfully competed rigorous university requirements as well. However, most importantly, they all have demonstrated their faithfulness to Bibli-cal principles- the living, dynamic well-spring of hope, strength and vic-tory in our personal lives and ministerial endeavors.

In closing, I sincerely applaud all the disciples, ministries, administra-tors, and mentors who have played pivotal roles in making this a joy-ous, memorable celebration. Special thanks to the many families and friends of our honorees whose support and encouragement have been invaluable and immeasurable.

May God’s precious blessings and Spirit overshadow the entire house-hold of faith on this momentous occasion.

With love and gratitude,

Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins, II

With inspirational vision and enthusiasm, Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins, II serves as the senior pastor of Wake Chapel Church Central, located at 3805 Tarheel Club Road (also home of the state-of-the-art Life Enrichment Center) and Wake Chapel Church North, located at 4509 Bland Road in Raleigh, NC.

His visionary leadership, dynamic sermons and riveting sense of humor empower and positively impact thousands of lives on a weekly basis. He models the motto “keep it simple and share a smile.” Wake Chapel has experienced tremendous growth in discipleship, community outreach services

and physical facilities during his productive 27-year pastorate. Bishop Wilkins earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human services from Southern New Hampshire University. Subsequently, he pursued theological studies at Yale University and Duke University where the Master of Divinity was bestowed upon him in 1988. In both memorable beauty and reverence, the Global United Fellowship consecrated and elevated him to the Office of Bishop on April 29, 2016. His outstanding commitment to community service has garnered him numerous awards and accolades. Due to his extensive contributions to myriad facets of religious, civic, and political life throughout North Carolina and beyond, he received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, on June 10, 2016. This prestigious award, conferred by the Governor of North Carolina, ranks as the highest honor the state grants. He currently serves as a member of the Yale Alumni Schools Committee, President of Wake Media Films, LLC and Executive Producer of the movie There’s My Angel. He is married to Lady Cheryl Renee who effectively and graciously shares in the ministry. They are the proud parents of two sons, John Jasper Wilkins, III, M.D., and Pastor Jared Carlton (Shauna) and four beautiful grandchildren, Makena Faith, Declan Scott, Zoe Grace and Naomi Hope.

Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins, II

Words of Encouragement!

Congratulations! We, the Ordination Committees along with Bishop Wilkins’ endorsement, rejoice in your calling, accomplishment and what the Lord has and is doing in your lives today. You have reached another milestone. It’s a defining moment for each of you. Today, you stand on the threshold of a lifetime of ministry. We know the Lord will use you beyond your highest expectation. Ephesians 3:20 - 21 KJV states it best, “Now unto to him that is able to do exceeding abun-dantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ag-es, world without end. Amen.” Today we thank God for your parents, grandparents, spouses / signifi-cant others, children, loved ones, friends, teachers and mentors who have poured into your lives to make you the godly men and women you are. We know God will let your lights shine, not only here at Wake Chapel Church but throughout the world, to extend and enrich the body of Christ. We sincerely wish you Godspeed on your spiritual journey. Be wise. Be vigilant. Keep your heart before the Lord and seek Him every step of the way. Again, congratulations! Blessings,

Leon Harris, Deacon Select Coordinator Vernestine Kent, Ordination / Licensure Coordinator

Vernestine Kent Leon Harris

Wake Chapel .............................................. Words of Encouragement

Wake Chapel .................................. Ordination & Licensure Service

James E. Coleman, Jr. the son of James Edward Coleman, Sr. and Lauretta Atkinson Coleman, was born October 4, 1965 in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from James Madison University receiving a B.S. with a double major in public administration and political science. While at James Madison, Coleman became the first African-American to be selected student leader of the year. He has been involved in politics since 1984.

He went on to graduate with honors receiving his Master of Divinity degree from the esteemed Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University. Coleman later graduated from the prestigious Duke University Divinity School receiving a Master of Theology degree. Coleman’s thesis at Duke is in the famed Duke Library. He received his earned doctorate from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio as a Wyatt Tee Walker and W. Franklyn Richardson Fellow. Coleman’s dissertation is the essence of his first published book entitled The Return Of The Men! He has done further study at Harvard University Divinity School/Kennedy School of Government as a graduate of the 2001 Summer Leadership Institute with a focus on Community and Economic Development. Dr. Coleman is also a member of the 2017 first graduating class of the Lynchburg College Institute of Community Engagement. He has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the Virginia University of Lynchburg. Currently, Dr. Coleman is the founder and senior pastor of Providence Place in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is also the founder and president of Providence Ministries International Incorporated headquartered in Lynchburg.

Wake Chapel ……………………...……………….. Ordination Speaker

Dr. James E. Coleman, Jr.

The ministry has a widely viewed television broadcast on WSET ABC 13 called Good News For Today. Coleman’s ministry has been significantly enhanced by two pilgrimages to Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Moreover, Coleman has also traveled to Greece and Turkey. Dr. Coleman has received several awards. Dr. Coleman has been invited to speak at the Pentagon, United States Department of Agriculture, National D-Day Memorial, the Redeem The Dream March on Washington, 40th Commemoration of the assignation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee and Lynchburg's Historic Obama For President Rally featuring Senator Obama. He remains in demand as a motivational speaker, preacher, teacher and consultant. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Dr. Coleman is very involved in his community. Coleman is now the Southern Region Chair, Virginia School Boards Association. Coleman is a former Lynchburg City Planning Commissioner. Coleman is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Virginia University of Lynchburg (a recognized HBCU). Dr. Coleman is a member of the Lynchburg Board of BB&T. Dr. Coleman is an Executive Board Member, Virginia Baptist State Convention serving as Chair of the Social Justice Commission. He is also an Executive Board Member and co-chair of the Social Concerns Commission, Baptist General Convention of Virginia. Dr. Coleman is a member of Global United Fellowship under the leadership of Bishop Neil C. Ellis. Dr. Coleman is the Editor and Chief of Generation and Greatness Magazine for today’s family. Dr. Coleman is married to the former Patricia Denise Williams who has her earned doctorate in ministry. They have four children Jacqueline Patrice Williams Coleman Shiver (age 26, graduate of Virginia University of Lynchburg), Minister James Eric (age 24, graduate of the University of Lynchburg and currently enrolled at Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia), Joy Lavese (14 years old) and Majesty Renee (12).

Wake Chapel ……………………...……………….. Ordination Speaker

Order of Service

Stewart Parker & Vernestine Kent, Presiders

9:35 am – 9:54 am Intercessory Prayer

Prelude…………………………………………..Ya-Way Worship Group

Words of Exaltation…………....…..……………………..Stewart Parker

Selection………………..…………….…………………...Voices of WCC

Welcome…………………..……………….………………Connie Parker

Harvest Time…………………….…………………………..Jerome Reid

So built we the wall and the wall was joined together unto the half thereof because the people had a mind to work. Nehemiah 4:6

Collection of Tithes & Offerings/Hymn of Giving………...Gatekeepers Finance

Worship Arts

Prayer of Thanksgiving………………………………..William Langston

Statement of Purpose…………..……………..………...Melvin Jackson

Special Selection .…“Order My Steps”………..…...Unspeakable Joy

Introduction of Ceremony……………...…………...….Vernestine Kent

The Ordination & Licensure Ceremony

Deacon Select Candidates………………………………….Leon Harris Rickey A. Matthews

Ricardo D. Miller

Johnnie L. Moore

Theodore Walton, Jr.

Clergy Introductions………………….......……………..Vernestine Kent Ministers-In-Training

Alexis Best Parris L. Solomon Candidate for Licensure

Kenya X. Wallace

Order of Service (Continued)

Candidates for Ordination Bernadine Anthony Latangela Hyman

Timothy P. Baker B. Jacqueline Jeter

Julian A. Cobb Bernice T. Johnson

Dana W. Lassiter Litany of Ordination….……………………………....J. Jasper Wilkins, II

Deacon Select………... ............................................... Leon Harris Candidates for Ordination………..………………… Melvin Jackson

Pastoral Declaration to the Candidates……..…….J. Jasper Wilkins, II

Charge to All Ordination Candidates ……...……...……Stewart Parker

Charge to the Church……………………,……………….Richard Moore

Presentation of Hymnals…………...……………………..Maurice Smith

Presentation of Bibles………………………………………James Allen

Deacon Ceremony……………………………………...…….Leon Harris

Clergy Ceremony………………………………………...Vernestine Kent

Ordination Prayer (Deacons & Ministers)………...Dr. James Coleman

Introduction of Guest Preacher / Prayer..…….…………..Sharon Dean

Pre-Sermonic Selection…..…….………..………………Voices of WCC

Ordination Message ………………………………..Dr. James Coleman Trilogy of Giving…………………......…..…………..J. Jasper Wilkins, II

Supply (2nd) Offering

Moment of Decision

Congregational Prayer Benediction………….…………………………..………..Vernestine Kent

A Meet-n-Greet will be held in the Life Enrichment Center for the honorees, their family and friends. Your ticket is required to gain entrance.

Bishop Wilkins Have you thoughtfully and prayerfully

considered what it means to be an ordained

minister/deacon with the accompanying

duties and responsibilities, and have you

contemplated the sacrifices it may call upon

you to make? If so, please answer by saying,

“We have.”

All Candidates We have.

Leon Harris Having prayerfully considered the nature and

purpose of the work for which you have been

chosen, will you consider your appointment a

call from God? Will you accept the

responsibilities of your particular position as

responsibilities given to you by God? Will you

seek to do the work of your ministry in the

power of the Holy Spirit, and as unto the

Lord Jesus Christ? If you will accept this

charge, please answer, “I do.”

Deacons Only I do.

Melvin There are many positives and negatives you Jackson will encounter entering ministry. Are you so

moved to become a minister of the Gospel for worldly gain or is it a clarion call that is unmistakably the voice of God and love for fallen humanity to the salvation of their souls? Candidates, is it worldly gain or is it a clarion c call?

Ministers Only It is the clarion call.

The Minister / Deacon Litany of Ordination

Wake Chapel …………………….Licensure & Ordination Ceremony

The Minister / Deacon Litany of Ordination

Bishop Wilkins Will you promise to fulfill the duties of this

office with integrity and obedience, being

an example in word and deed?

If so, please answer by saying , “We will with

the help of God.”

All Candidates We will with the help of God.

Bishop Wilkins The expectation of each of you is that you will

become more dedicated in the church as well

as your communities. Are you willing to take on

these responsibilities?

If so, please answer by saying, “We will, relying

upon the help of God.

All Candidates: We will, relying upon the help of God.


Pastoral Declaration

Deacon Select Candidates

Based on your submission to God and the authority He has

placed over you, your integrity, character, ethical behavior as

well as your educational training, by the right given to me by

Jesus Christ, I now declare you to be ordained Deacons, duly

authorized to perform all the functions pertaining to this office.

On behalf of the Ordination Council and our fellow Deacons, I

extend to you the hand of fellowship in recognition of you as

Deacons in the work of ministry .

Candidates for Ordination

Based on your submission to God and the authority He has

placed over you, your integrity, character, ethical behavior as

well as your educational training, by the right given to me by

Jesus Christ, I now declare you to be ordained Elders, duly

authorized to perform all functions pertaining to this office.

On behalf of the Ordination and Licensure Council, Catechism

and our fellow Ministers in the Gospel, I extend to you the right

hand of fellowship in recognition of you as co-laborers in the

work of the ministry and as ordained Elders of the Gospel.


Charge to All Ordination Candidates

Ministers:

I charge you Ministers according to the King James version of

2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 2 and 5:

2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season;

reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work

of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

Deacons:

I charge you Deacons according to the King James version of

1 Timothy chapter 3 verses 8 and 9: 8Likewise must the

deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much

wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Charge to the Church

To the Congregants of Wake Chapel Church:

Family, these candidates have accepted their calling in the

life of our church? Do you promise to acknowledge, pray for

and support these candidates for Ordination to serve in the

life of our church?

If so, respond by saying, “We will with the help of God.”

Church responds: We will with the help of God.


Presentation of Hymnals

This Hymnal is presented as a book of comfort and strength.

There are times when you will need a residential song in your

hearts. The book of Colossians chapter 3 verse 16 which states

it best Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and

spiritual songs, signing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

Presentation of Bibles

The Bible is our Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth. We

present this Bible to you encouraging you as stated in the book of

James chapter 1 verse 22 states but be ye doers of the word,

and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Receive the

holy scriptures and be a faithful steward of his Holy Word.

The book of second Timothy chapter 2 verse 15 of the King

James version says it best, Study to shew thyself approved unto

God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing

the word of truth.


Deacon Select Candidates

Rickey Matthews………….………………Dayatra Matthews, Spouse

Ricardo Miller………….……..………………..Natasha Miller, Spouse

Johnnie Moore………………….………………...Joan Moore, Spouse

Theodore Walton…….....……….Raponza Johnson-Walton, Spouse

Candidate for Licensure Kenya Wallace ……………………………..….. Erica Wallace, Sister

Cathy Wallace, Mother

New Beginnings Church of Faith, Stokes, NC

Candidates for Ordination Bernadine Anthony …………………..…...… Janette Allison, Mother

Marion A. Taylor, Brother

Wake Chapel Church, Raleigh, NC

Timothy Baker………………………………...Cheerie Baker, Spouse Paul Baker, Father

Baptist Union Missionary Baptist Church; Hope Mills, NC

Julian Cobb………………...…………..Gwender Cobb, Grandmother Chelsea Yarborough, Friend

Watson Grove Baptist Church, Nashville, TN

Latangela Hyman………………..………… .Margie Williams, Mother Laura Johnson, Associate Pastor

Zebulon First Baptist Church, Zebulon, NC

B. Jacqueline Jeter….…………………...……. Harris Jeter, Nephew Marrio Jeter, Nephew/Minister

Ekklesia Church, Wilmington, NC

Bernice T. Johnson…………………………. Olivia Robinson, Sister Jennifer A. Carrier, Cousin

Bible Faith Tabernacle, Jamaica, NY

Dana Lassiter………………..………………..Karen Lassiter, Spouse Kenneth Williams, Family Friend

Wake Chapel Church, Raleigh, NC

Wake Chapel ………………………….. Candidates’ Support System

Wake Chapel .............................................. Deacon Select Candidate

Rickey Matthews

Deacon Select Rickey Matthews hails from Jersey City, New Jersey, where he grew up in a devout Christian home with six siblings. Early on, his parents instilled in him and his brothers and sister strong family, ethical and spiritual values. These core principals have him served him very well throughout his youth and adulthood. Though next to the youngest of the children, he took on a key leadership role in his family, happily assisting his parents and modeling accountability and good decision-

making for others.

Ambitious and eager to learn, he studied hard and graduated from Snyder High School. He then commenced his college career at Upsala College in New Jersey. Later on, he matriculated at Saint Augustine’s University where he received his bachelor’s degree in business organization.

Over the many years as a member of the House of Prayer in New Jersey, under the pastorate of Bishop Carl Ellis, he worked diligently in many capacities. With no aversion to hard work and service, he served in the soup kitchen, taught Sunday School, conducted devotions, ushered, and handled custodial duties. As the Pastor continually observed his outstanding dedication and spiritual maturity, he ordained him as a deacon. Though quite young, he served faithfully and commendably in that role for a number of years.

As a disciple at Wake Chapel, he has continued to be involved in the ministry and to seek opportunities to utilize his talents. He has served on the Prayer Ministry, the Men’s Ministry, and the Food Service Outreach. He regularly attends Sunday School and Time of Empowerment. Driven by his superior work ethic, he is a very dependable volunteer for special events, trustee initiatives, and any other related function that enhances the operation of the church.

While living in New Jersey, Deacon Select Matthews worked for the New Jersey City University as a program assistant also the Jersey City Exploration Museum. Upon relocation to Raleigh, NC, he worked in the Wake County Public Schools. Presently, he is


Ricardo Miller

Deacon Select Ricardo Miller became a disciple of Wake Chapel Church under the pastoral leadership of J. Jasper Wilkins Jr. in 2008.

He is a native of Greenevers, North Carolina. He is the son of Joyce and the late Glennell Miller of Kenansville, NC. He and his beautiful wife, Natasha, have been married 12 years. He is the father of four children: Tyrai,

Ricardo, Oreyanna and Peyton.

He is a retired disabled veteran of the United States Army, has attended North Carolina A&T State University and Coastal Carolina Community College and received a degree in Business Administration. He was employed by the family business, Miller’s Alternative Living, as the Marketing Director.

Ricardo serves as a member of the following Wake Chapel Church Ministries: Men’s Ministry, Men’s Choir, Voices of WCC, and completed Evangelism 2.0 class in 2017.

Psalm 27: The Lord is my Light and my Salvation is a verse that remains with him. He knows that he can never repay his heavenly Father for what He has done for him but, he believes he can put something on it by letting the world know JESUS IS ALIVE AND WELL!!!

Johnnie Moore


Deacon Select Johnnie Lorenzo was born, raised and attended grade school in Bayboro, NC. Johnnie graduated from Pamlico High School. After graduating, he married his high school sweetheart Joan Deloris Whitney Moore and moved to New Jersey. Out of the union they had three children, Mellony (VA), Johnnie Lorenzo, Jr. (NJ), and Anthony Wayne (deceased). Johnnie and his family lived in New Jersey for many years.

While there, they joined the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Red Bank, NJ. Johnnie served as an usher, trustee, president of the men’s ministry, a member of the pulpit search committee, music ministry, men’s choir, mentoring ministry, and attended Sunday School often.

In 1990, Johnnie joined the Deacon’s ministry of Pilgrim Baptist Church and later became the chairman and remained there until retiring and moving to Raleigh NC, January 2012.

Johnnie worked as a commuter transporter for 36 years. During that time, his professional driving record showed no accidents and received many awards regarding safe driving. Johnnie drove over two million miles professionally before retiring.

Johnnie is ‘just a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about somebody that can save anybody,’ and that one is JESUS CHRIST.

One of Johnnie’s favorite scripture is Romans 15: 1 “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Theodore Walton, Jr. Mt. Sinai Pentecostal Church (Bridgeport, CT)


Deacon Select Theodore Walton, Jr. is native of Robersonville, NC and resides in Bridgeport, CT with his wife, Roponza L. Johnson-Walton. They are the proud parents of three sons, Theodore H. Walton, Ramir S. Walton, Raquon L. Johnson and a daughter, Najea Y. Walton.

Theodore is the son of Marie and the late Theodore Walton Sr. Theodore is a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Pentecostal Church

with a Vision founded by the late Pastor Lucy Mae Peele. He has been a member since its inception in 1966 and was the church’s first drummer. He believes and knows with God all things are possible (Luke 1:37). He has truly experienced the powerful hand of God in his life.

He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (UC) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He was a three year standout as defensive back, He earned All-Yankee Conference, All New England, and All-ECAC honors as a senior co-captain. He played professionally in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers and three seasons in the USFL. He returned to his alma mater to serve as a UC assistant coach for seven seasons.

He has 30 years of experience coaching youth, high school and college football.

Theodore is retired from the State of Connecticut Department of Correction with 32 years of service. He continues to serve his community motivating and mentoring men who have been incarcerated assisting in their return to the community.

Wake Chapel ......... Candidate for Ministers-In-Training Program

Ministers-In-Training Program

Alexis Best

Parris Solomon

Wake Chapel ................................................. Candidate for Licensure

Kenya is a chosen vessel of God called to teach His Word for the salvation of souls. She believes God’s word is infallible and desires to spread the good news of His Gospel with relevancy and practicality.

After yielding to the leading of the LORD, Kenya accepted her call into ministry in July of 2014. She currently resides in Knightdale, NC and is a minister in training at Wake Chapel Church in Raleigh, NC under the visionary

leadership of Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins, II. Kenya also serves as a member of the Prayer & Empowerment ministry and Thrive Youth Ministry at Wake Chapel.

Currently, Kenya is an education consultant at North Carolina State University. She is an author, the founder of Kingdom Dance Ministry, and Pretty Girls Praise, Inc., an organization created to help girls ages 8-18 discover, develop and use their gifts to glorify God.

Kenya has earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Elizabeth City State University, a Master of School Administration Degree from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from Grand Canyon University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

A lover of Christ, Kenya longs for His Body to walk in the wisdom, power, and authority of the Word of God. It is her sincere desire to teach with the power and authority given unto her by Christ to set captives free, to heal the sick, and to deliver those who are bound; all to the glory of God.

Kenya Wallace

Wake Chapel .................................. Ordination & Licensure Service

Bernadine Anthony

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” Bernadine accepted God’s call while working as a manager for Grime Control Cleaning and Recycling Service where her primary assignment was to process recyclable materials to be transformed for a greater purpose and need. Simultaneously, God was transforming her for a greater purpose and need: to be reused for God’s Glory.

Bernadine is a May 2018 graduate with a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University where she received the McMurry Richey Award for Field Education and earned three certificates: Prison Studies; Theology, Medicine, and Culture; and Gender, Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry. Prior to graduation, Bernadine completed her fourth and fifth field education internships simultaneously as a chaplain intern at the UNC Healthcare at Wake Brook and a ministerial intern for Wake Chapel Church. Additionally, she served at the Interfatih Prison Ministry for Women, Inc., Louisburg United Methodist Church, and Croasdaile Village Retirement Community.

Bernadine is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University where she studied Mass Communications and earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications and Theatre Arts. Bernadine is a minister of Wake Chapel Church where she serves the Thrive and H.E.A.L. Ministries and is currently a chaplain resident at the Durham V.A. Medical Center. She is also a 32-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Bernadine was born and raised in Kinston and resides in Raleigh. She is the daughter of Janette Allison (Tyson) and Steve Anthony (Brenda). She is very grateful to God for her mother, who has been a steadfast rock and her entire family, which continues to nourish and support her on this journey of servanthood. Bernadine dedicates this very special day to her grandparents, the late Clyde and Letha Taylor. Bernadine believes it does not matter where you start, it only matters that you finish; believing we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Wake Chapel ................................................Candidate for Ordination

Timothy Baker

Timothy Baker became a member of Wake Chapel Church under the influential leadership of Bishop John Wilkins, II.

He is a graduate of Fayetteville State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Accounting and Fayetteville Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronic Data Processing. He also received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology from New Covenant Bible

Institute, Rocky Mount, NC.

Tim currently serves as a Youth Minister with THRIVE Youth Ministry (Formerly Students’ Walking After God — S.W.A.G. Church), and as a teacher with the Sunday School Ministry. He also served for several years with the Voices of WCC, as the Coordinator for Youth New Disciple Training, and the Boy Scouts.

He was employed by IBM for 16 years and is currently a Senior Project Manager with Fayetteville’s Public Works Commission, Fayetteville, NC.

He is the son of Paul and the late Bobbie Baker of Hope Mills, NC and currently resides in Wake Forest, NC. He and his wife Cheerie have been married for 30 years. They are the proud parents of three children: Christopher, Aaron and Jessica.

Tim has a heart for God and to serve his people. In his free time, he enjoys reading, working out and the beach.

Wake Chapel ............................................... Candidate for Ordination

Julian Cobb

Julian A. Cobb is a native of Durham, North Carolina. He is the only child born to Bernadine and Bobby Cobb, Jr. Julian studied at North Carolina State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management, May 2014. At NC State, Julian studied abroad in Peru for one summer to increase his proficiency in Spanish. Furthermore, he became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and served for two years as the Chaplain for the Eta Omicron Chapter. Julian received and

accepted the call into ministry at a young age. Therefore, two months after his undergraduate career, Julian moved to Nashville, TN to pursue his theological education at Vanderbilt Divinity School.

In Nashville, Julian intentionally searched for ways to bridge the academy and the church. Therefore, he served at two congregations to meet his field education requirements. First, Julian served at The Temple Church under the leadership of Pastor Darrell A. Drumwright. At Temple, Julian worked as a Teaching Assistant for the congregation’s outreach ministry, Project SEE (Support, Education and Empowerment). Second, he was the Pastoral Intern for one year at Olive Branch Church, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Vincent Windrow. During his time at Olive Branch, Julian traveled to Calebasse, Haiti to participate in a church mission trip. In Haiti, Julian helped package and deliver over sixty bags of food to Haitians in Calebasse, led several prayer walks and assisted with the renovation of a local Haitian church.

Julian graduated with honors from Vanderbilt Divinity School with his Master of Divinity Degree, May 2018. Additionally, he was awarded the Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies Certificate. At the completion of his graduate studies, Julian accepted the position as Youth Pastor at his home church of twenty-six years, Wake Chapel Church in Raleigh, NC, under the leadership of Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins, II. Julian embraces God’s promise written in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” He has a heart for Youth Ministry and has been charged with a mission to ensure that young people prosper and live into their God-given potential.


Latangela Hyman

Latangela Hyman is the CEO of A Peace of my Passion, a full service church furniture and supply company; Virginia Church Furniture, a custom furniture reseller, and Church Starters, a lay leadership training organization..

She is a graduate of East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. Latangela holds a certificate in Practical Ministry from TEAM Ministries, Intl. She is also currently pursuing a M.A. in Theology at

New Covenant Bible Institute. As well, she serves as a regional Christian education consultant and trainer for Urban Ministries International.

Minister Hyman serves on the executive board of the NC Association of Women in Ministry. She is a member of ACHI, women supporting women, and 3D Women, a nonprofit organization that empowers women to their full potential.

Latangela faithfully serves under the leadership of Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins of Wake Chapel Church, Raleigh, NC, where she was licensed for ministry in 2014 and serves as a teacher, on the evangelism, Sunday school, and prison ministries.

.A native of Tarboro, North Carolina, Latangela currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is the daughter of Mr. Grover R. Battle and Mrs. Margie Hyman Williams, and the eldest of five. She aspires to live by one of her favorite scriptures, John 4:34. “My meat is to do the will of Him who sent me and to accomplish His work.”

Wake Chapel ....................................................... Candidate for Ordination

B. Jacqueline Jeter

Minister! Teacher! Scientist! Giver! Encourager! Lover of the Lover of her soul! These are just a few words to describe B. Jacqueline Jeter, a.k.a. The Encouragement Ambassador. She is a woman after the heart of God with a passion for God and His people, especially women, to help them to be empowered to realize their full potential, both naturally and spiritually.

Jacqueline is a multifaceted, dynamic teacher, preacher and encourager of God’s Word. Nicknamed ‘parable’ as a youth, she is known for her effective communication and practical teaching style which helps people apply the

essence of Scripture to their everyday lives. She faithfully serves as the Coordinator for the New Disciples ministry as well as the Coordinator of Campus Ministries.

Jacqueline uses her platform as a published co-author in the best-selling anthologies, Endurance: Going the Distance From the Valley to the Mountaintop, and Dear Fear, Volume 2 as well as the Visionary of the encouragement blog, Reign Drops, to further her calling of teaching and helping others see that, with God, no matter what they are facing they can walk in triumph. Her motto is Triumph trumps winning....every time, based on the scripture 2 Corinthians 2:14. She will be appearing in three more anthologies this year as well as publishing her debut work, Altar Blockers: When Having Church Blocks Relationship with God.

In addition to being a consummate pharmaceutical veteran with 20 plus years experience in global drug research and development program management, Jacqueline is a celebrated Independent Certified Leadership Coach, Teacher and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team, as well as the Mentoring Program Manager with ACHI Women Supporting Women Association, Inc. Jacqueline is also CEO and Founder of two entities: The Ripple Effect Coaching and Leadership Group, whose passion is to empower women of all walks of life and disenfranchised youth to realize their full potential and excel in their life’s passion and purpose and the non-profit, Full Belly, Full Mind, whose focus is to help close the gap in food insecurity in children, thereby giving them a better chance for learning.

In her ‘downtime’ Jacqueline enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends, philanthropic activities, and listening to music. She is an avid sports fan, especially with anything associated with her beloved NC State Wolfpack. She currently resides in Raleigh, NC.

Wake Chapel ....................................................... Candidate for Ordination

Bernice T. Johnson

Bernice graduated from Oakland College,

Auburn Hills, MI with a degree in Mental

Health/Social Work and continued her

studies in Social Work at Marygrove

College, Detroit, MI. She graduated Magna

Cum Laude from Word of Faith International

Christian Center’s School of Ministry and

was ordained in 1996 by its founder Bishop

Keith A Butler of Detroit, MI

Bernice served as Pastoral Assistant to her husband, Pastor C.

Michael Johnson, in several states for over 20 yrs. She has

always been drawn to urban ministry with an emphasis in prayer,

worship and street evangelism. She continues in ministry as a

Bible Teacher in Sunday School, New Disciple Class, Workplace

Bible Study, NCCIW, and facilitates a weekly Prayer Call.

Bernice is the author of The Perfect Blend, and “Can We Talk - a

Blended Family Support Group” for men and women. She is

currently writing “For This Purpose I John 3:8” Bernice is an

Elder at Wake Chapel Church under the leadership of Bishop J

Jasper Wilkins, Jr. and Lady Cheryl. She has three children

Jasir, Chaka and Michelle and eight grandchildren. Ephesians

1:6 is her foundational message of God’s love to all.

Wake Chapel ............................................... Candidate for Ordination

Dana Lassiter

Dana, characterized as being straightforward and serious in his profession, is also known to be down to earth and fun-loving when it comes to people. Dana, a United States Navy Veteran, also has twenty–six years career experience with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and four years as a Coordinator/Instructor for Correction and Detention at Wake Technical Community College. He retired from the State of North Carolina in 2017.

Dana is most grateful for the academic achievements God has afforded him including: Master’s Degree in Administration of Justice and Security from University of Phoenix; Master’s Degree in Human Services Counseling/Criminal Justice from Liberty University; Associate Degree in Theology, and Diploma in Teaching Ministry from Antioch School for the Teaching Ministry at Raleigh Institute of Biblical Studies. He is passionate about teaching God’s word.

In the community, Dana is active in the Phi Lambda Chapter Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated serving as Director of Community Outreach. He enjoys empowering young African American males, many who are reared in single parent homes, to know they can reach their goals. Dana strives to live by example and encourage others to live up to their potential in Christ.

Dana is married to Karen Cooley Lassiter and they reside in Wake Forest, NC. Dana and Karen are the proud parents of two adult sons: Dana Watson II and William Chandler.

Dana's favorite scripture James 1:19-20 “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”


Catechism Committee

Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins, II Senior Pastor

Vernestine Kent

Licensure / Ordination Coordinator Wake Chapel Church, Raleigh, NC

James Allen, Pastor

Lee's Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church Wendell, NC

Erick Brinkley, Pastor

Now Faith Community Baptist Church Knightdale, NC

Dr. James R. Davis, Pastor

Bread of Life Christian Church and Community Center, Inc. Rocky Mount, NC

Sharon Dean

Executive Ministry Assistant Wake Chapel Church, Raleigh, NC

Melvin Jackson, Pastor

Mitchiner's Grove Baptist Church Franklinton, NC

Wake Chapel Church Senior Elders

Lillian Massey-Jones

Richard Moore

Connie Parker

Stewart Parker

Wake Chapel .................................................... Catechism Committee

Wake Chapel Church Elders

Licensure / Ordination Preparatory Committee Lamont Blackmon

Jean Garner Vernestine Kent

MisChella McQueen Renee Oliver

Pamela Ulasi-Uzziel Kenneth Williams

Deacon Select Committee Roy Gibbs

Terry Graham Levern Gordon

Leon Harris Dewel Jones

William Langston Ratino Lewis Daniel O’Neal Jerome Reid

Maurice Smith Bobby Sutton

Anthony Taylor Odell Whitney

Wake Chapel ............................ Wake Chapel Committee Members

Wake Chapel Church Central (WCC Central) &

Life Enrichment Center

Wake Chapel Church Central (WCC Central) 3805 Tarheel Club Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604

919-872-7776; Fax: 919-876-9598

Wake Chapel Church North (WCC North)

4509 Bland Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609 919-876-4956; Fax: 919-232-2572

www.wakechapel.org

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