Elders

"For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you - if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict." Titus 1:5–9

Bro. Eric Brooks

Elder/Shepherd

Elder since: October 22, 2006

Eric Andre' Brooks and his lovely wife, Sister Alice Brooks are parents of a son and daughter, Jason and Jaime. They are also grandparents of two wonderful grandsons. Bro Brooks is from St. Michael's, Maryland, where he attended Moton High School. He is a graduate of Morgan State with degrees in health and Physical education. Bro. Brooks began his Christian walk of faith in May 1980, when he was added to the body at the Central Church of Christ. A dear friend, Nathaniel Hawkins was instrumental in teaching him. He and his wife placed membership with the East Baltimore Church of Christ in 1995.

Bro. Brooks teaches Sunday school and is the Worship Ministry Lead. Bro. Brooks believes that serving our Lord and Savior is not only his Christian honor and privilege, but his duty in the Lord. He feels he has been truly blessed in his life and does all he can to give back to God.

Bro. Kevin Bethea

Senior Minister/Shepherd

Elder since: October 22, 2006

Kevin Bethea and his lovely wife, Sister Brenda Bethea are parents of four children, Erica, Eric, Eian and Erin. They are also grandparents of four wonderful grandsons. Bro Bethea is from Baltimore, Maryland.

In 1995, through much prayer to God for his wisdom and mercy Bro. Bethea and Horace Grant Sr. began to prepare plans for the church of Christ in East Baltimore. that December, the first worship service was held at the Holiday Inn on Frankford Avenue and Moravia Park Drive. More than 45 people were in attendance.

Bro. Bethea is the Senior Minister and is the Administrative/Ministerial and Biblical Education Ministry Lead. Bro. Bethea believes that evangelism is not only our Christian responsibility but is his reasonable service. He is a true visionary in the kingdom and seeks to expand the borders of God's kingdom through the service that he gives.