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Minister John N. Tate retired from the U.S. Government Publishing Office, in Washington D.C. in January 2019 as a Financial Operation Analyst. He was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools. He furthered his education at the University of the District of Columbia where he received an Associate Degree in Business Management and studied at Howard University in Washington D.C. 

Min. John completed his Ministerial training at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden’s Bible Institute and Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church’s Bible Institute. 

While at the Tenth Street Baptist in Washington D.C. Min. John served as the Assistant Director of the Leadership Training Institute for over 20 years, Adult Sunday School Teacher for 30 years and on the Board of Deacons for 20 years. Before leaving the Tenth Street Baptist Church Min. John was elevated to the position of 3rdAssistant Chairman of Deacons and was the Chair of the Mediation and Reconciliation Team. 

Min. John accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior in 1974; he accepted his call into the ministry in 2002 and was licensed to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Maryland, where Rev. John K. Jenkins Sr. is senior pastor. 

Min. John is currently enrolled with Light University completing the work to be a Board Certified Christian Counselor through The American Association of Christian Counselors.

Min. John has served as a Deacon, a Middle & High School Sunday School Teacher, Altar Counselor, Couple’s Praise & Worship Team Leader, & he has also taught in the Homebuilder’s Classes teaching biblically based marriage principles, the FBCG Home study classes, for couples living in the Brandywine/Clinton area of Maryland. 

Min. John has been very happily married to Rev. Iris F. M. Tate for 26 ½ wonderful years. They currently serve in the Couple’s Ministry as Mentors, Prayer Team Leaders, and facilitate in the Couple’s Focus Studies Classes on Prayer. 

He also serves on the FBCG Ministerial Ministry, BID Ministry, Intercessory Prayer Team Ministry, & as a chaplain at the Washington Hospital Center where he visits & ministers to the sick and prays.

One of Min. John’s favorite songs is “What God has for me, it is for me” and his favorite scripture is Psalms 34:1-3 “I will Bless the Lord at all times; and His Praise shall be continually in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord; and the humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh magnify the Lord with me; and let us exalt His name together.”  
 

Tennille L. Blackwell resides with her husband Derrick Blackwell and

their six children; five sons and one daughter in District Heights, Maryland. She

received her BA: Biblical Studies and Christian Life and Ministry from Lancaster

Bible College in May 2015. She received her Master of Divinity with a

concentration in Leadership from Denver Seminary on August 15, 2020. She also

received her Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management on June 23, 2021.

She is a licensed minister under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Gerald Folsom

and First Lady Joyce Folsom. She currently serves as the Commissioner of the

Evangelism and Community commission and Coordinator for the Women’s

ministry at Hemingway Memorial AME Church in District Heights, MD. She also

leads workshops, preaches, teaches bible study and facilities leadership training

and development in local churches in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.

She serves as a mentor and coach and thoroughly enjoys helping people map out their goals and development plans.  God has anointed her to speak life into all the people she encounters and lead them to Him. Her main focus are people who have been through the worst of

situations and encouraging them to be who God created them to be through her

business “Unique Encouragement LLC” and ministry the “Well Experience”. 

Her motto is "Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life."  One of the key scriptures that keeps her grounded is: Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
 

Kay Williams is executive director of the Acts of Praise; a ministry that facilitates-through biblical truths-the creation and implementation of articles of worship. While earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, she has accumulated many hours in art, design and textiles. All have beneficially supported the focus of Acts of Praise. Kay believes like King David that “the Lord’s House must be exceedingly magnificent, famous, and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I will prepare for it.” 1 Chronicles 22:5

In 1981, Kay was motivated by Psalm 96:6 “Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary; honor and majesty are before Him, “ to design and make banners to bring them forth in processionals. The central theme of her designs is to “Ascribe to Him the Glory due His Name,” magnifying the kingship and sovereignty of Jesus Christ. “Crowning HIm with many crowns” began a 37 year succession of prolific creations preparing the way for worship to our coming King. Kay has taught seminars and directed processionals in churches and conferences throughout America and had a leadership role in the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem for many years.

Kay teaches and exhorts on the subjects of worship, preparation for ministry, fulfilling your destiny in the Kingdom, developing and creating banners, and the importance of processionals in worship today. Her teachings are rooted in the scriptural truth of this extraordinary expression of worship and its benefits to His Kingdom. Kay has teaching tools available at http://actsofpraise.org/
 

Rev. Carolyn Tatem is a native of Washington, D. C. She has been a member of First Baptist Church of Glenarden for 27 years. She serves as an Associate Pastor to Pastor John K. Jenkins and as the Director of the Queen Esther Ministry, a Discipleship program for women (15 years). 

She is married to Deacon William Tatem, Jr. and this month they celebrated 23 years of marriage. Together they have 3 children. Rev. Tatem is an author of five books three of which are on one of her passions, marriage and preparation for marriage. She is part of the Lifeway (A Christian Resource Company in Nashville Tennessee) Women's Ministry Trainer Team. In addition, Rev. Carolyn is a Middle School Teacher in Alexandria, Virginia. Currently, Carolyn is a student at Denver Seminary pursuing a Master of Divinity with a focus on Pastoral Cares and Counseling.
 

Josephine A. Miller, an Associate Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG), was ordained on December 7, 2002, and is an experienced teacher and preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A native of Washington, D.C., Rev. Miller accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at age eight and was baptized and nurtured in the Springfield Baptist Church. 

She is a preacher, teacher, and sought-after seminar, retreat, and conference speaker. Rev. Miller’s diverse experience as a Youth Director, an Advisor to the Alpha and Omega Christian Fellowship at the University of the District of Columbia, a Sunday school teacher, and as a community (lunchtime) Bible Study teacher, enhances her ability to relate with all ages. For ten years she served as the primary Bible Study teacher as well as the team leader for the Jessup Prison Ministry at Maryland Correctional Institution for Women. The Lord has provided opportunities for her to preach the gospel in the Caribbean, Canada, Cuba, and the United States.

The Director of Life Builders (FBCG's Encouragement Coaching Ministry), she provides encouragement to hurting people from a biblical perspective. Her personal ministry Jesus’ Anointed Ministries (JAMIN) provides hope, help, and healing to hurting people. She also teaches in the FBCG's Institutes. A teacher of teachers, she is known for her commitment to excellence. 

Reverend Miller holds a B. A. degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling. She has studied extensively and consistently to prepare to fulfill God’s purpose for her life. A graduate of the Bible Institute at FBCG, her training also includes E.K. Bailey Ministries, INC. Certification in Expository Preaching, Jericho Christian College, and numerous other Christian Education courses. 

She is a Certified Life Coach, motivational speaker, facilitator, and negotiator. Her passions are helping people overcome, reach their destiny, and be all that God designed them to be. 

Reverend Miller says, “To God be the glory for the things He has done. All that I am and ever hope to be, I owe it all to the Lord, and it is God who works in me both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” An unknown author said, “The winds of God are always blowing, but you must set the sail.” She strives to incorporate this adage in various aspects of her life