Category: Excellence in Ministry

Honoring Excellence in Ministry Banquet 2018

The Resource Center Presents  Honoring Excellence Banquet 2018 An Evening to Honor Excellence in Ministry Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at the Perkins Living & Learning Center at Virginia Union University

Nominate an individual from your church by downloading and completing the nomination form. Nominations must be received by October 1. Make your reservations …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Irene Lee

Irene Lee has been a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church (Farnham) for over forty years.  Her Pastor says that “her spiritual gifts of serving and helping have manifested themselves in magnificent ways in both church and community.”  In all her roles she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that the needs of the congregation …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Iris LaVerne Burleigh

Iris LaVerne Burleigh was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, Koinonia Christian Church.  Iris serves in her church’s Hospitality Ministry and loves preparing and serving special dishes with love, especially for Homecoming, VBS, and other special days. She has a special fondness for the young and the elderly, works with the …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: William Daniels

William Daniels was recognized for his Excellence in Ministry by his church, Manakin Episcopal Church  Bill Daniels, Senior Warden at Manakin Episcopal Church, is an extraordinary and gifted leader. His long service to the Church, not only at Manakin but at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Richmond has included a vast array of talents and skills. He …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: John Heaggans

John Heaggans was recognized for his Excellence in Ministry by his church, Mount Zion Baptist Church (Farnham).  John had a distinguished career as a teacher, retiring after eighteen years as principal. A member of his church for more than forty years, he has served as a Deacon for 35 years, and chair of the Deacons Ministry …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Courtney L. Hunter

Courtney L. Hunter was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, North Gayton Baptist Church. Courtney Hunter holds a BA in Education from Virginia Union University and an MA in Counselor Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her professional career in teaching included being teacher, administrator, and science educator in the Richmond Public Schools, then adjunct …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Joann Kearney Jones

Joann Kearney Jones was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, Second Baptist Church (West End). Joann is a gifted singer and Choir Director at her church where she is known for her ability to sing any of the “old-time” songs and get the audience involved. Her church says, “You name it, she can …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Virgie M. Binford


Virgie Binford was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, All Souls Presbyterian. Dr. Binford has embodied excellence in ministry for her entire adult life, in church, school, and community. With both a BA and MA in Elementary Education from Virginia State University, she went on to focus on Early …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Nellie Crump-Thomas

Nellie Crump-Thomas was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, Zion Baptist Church. Nellie is known at her church for her faithfulness and dedication to the Missionary Ministry.  Her church says that she is “one of the most loving and caring people” they know, who unselfishly gives of her time, talents and resources so …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Charlotte Croll

Charlotte Croll was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, Ginter Park United Methodist. Charlotte was the wife of a United Methodist pastor for 57 years, in a time when the expectation was that she would do whatever needed doing in his church.  Trained as a teacher, she taught in elementary schools for years, …

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