OUR TEAM LEADERS

Our President **** Reverend Edward Charles Turner, an anointed teacher, preache r, and Pastor , was born on May 15, 1977. Rev . Turner is a proud graduate of West Side High School in Gary, Indiana. He completed his studies at Chicago Baptist Institute where he obtained his Bachelor 's Degree in Theology and also holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Northern Theological Seminary. Reverend Turner was called to the ministry at the age of 22, as a member of Clark Road Missionary Baptist Church . He preached his first sermon and was licensed on November 7, 1999, and ordained on February 29, 2004 . He has dedicated his life to enhancing not only his spiritual growth, but the spiritual growth of others. Reverend Turner loves God and His people and finds great joy in teaching and preaching the Word of God. He is a Revival ist, Lecturer and Christian Education Instructor for Churches and Conferences across the United States. Previously , Reverend Turner served with great fortitude as Pastor of the New Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Gary, Indiana from August 2006 until March 2016. During his tenure as Pastor , he created and provided leadership training and development for members, in addition to increasing church membership, finances and their community involvement. Reverend Turner is honored to serve as the Pastor of New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church and is proud of this wonderful ministry that he inherited in March 2016. God is blessing him to establish a "New Revelation " on a firm foundation. In April 2011, Pastor Turner gave birth to E.C.T. Ministries LLC, a ministry that promotes the principles of Excellence, Commitment and Teamwork among individuals through leadership seminars , printed media, and mentoring programs for youth . He is active in the Progressive National Baptist Convention , where he serves on the Board of Education and Publication on the National level ; First Vice President of the PNBC Midwest Region ; President for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist State Convention of Indiana ; President of the Baptist Minister Conference of Gary and Vicinity; Vice President of the Gary Ten Point Coalition ; a member of the NAACP; active member on other boards and involved with other community agencies ; and he also serves as Chaplain for the Gary Police Department. His mission, on this Christian journey, is to Exalt the name of God, Educate the people of God with the Word of God, and Evangelize to those who are lost. A scripture that has carried him through life is Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me." Reverend Edward Charles Turner is a loving father, brother, son, and friend. He lives by the motto, "Don't let the day make the difference in you, you make the difference in the day." Our pastors and our churches are part of the richness of our spirit through faith and the Word of God, we can "Reposition, Restore and Revive for Kingdom Work." Whatever we want God to do for us personally, we must be willing for Him to do through us to others. **Rev. Dwight A. Gardner - Trinity Baptist Church 1st Vice President Our convention was founded in the same year that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis TN. It was a fitting tribute to the life and legacy of a man who in the cause of justice changed the face of a nation. I believe that when the founders of our convention selected the name Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial State Convention of Indiana, they were doing more than honoring him; they were saying what our convention should be about. Who would have thought that 51 years after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the bell that calls us to rally for our freedom and stand against injustice and bigotry rings louder than ever. It is my prayer that we answer that call and stand. It is my prayer that as we celebrate our history, we also chart a course of relevant action in ministry and justice that will keep us viable for the next 50 years. Serving to the Glory of God. **Rev. Dr. Tony R. Guthrie - First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Indiana 2nd Vice President Greetings from the desk of Rev. Tony R. Guthrie and the First Baptist Church Bridgeport family of Indianapolis, Indiana. We thank Almighty God for allowing us to serve and be a part of His program. What a privilege it is to serve as the 2nd Vice President of this august Body of Christian Believers.