Ministries & Leadership Directory
At Union Evangelistic Baptist Church, our ministries are rooted in faith, service, and spiritual growth. Each ministry offers a unique opportunity to connect, serve, and grow in Christ—whether through outreach, worship, education, or fellowship. There's a place for everyone to use their gifts and make a meaningful impact.
Ministerial Leadership
Senior Pastor – Pastor Derrick D. Jones Jr.
Deacon Board Chairman – Deacon Macharia Fortson
Trustee Board Chairman – Keith Martin
Ministerial Staff / Cook County Prison Ministry – Rev. Glenn Newland Ministry Coordinator / Minister of Music – Rev. Alecia Dixon
Director of Christian Education – Dr. Jacqanai Gipson
Assistant Director of Christian Education – Dr. Patrice Cogar President, Special Needs & Food Pantry – Rev. Aurelia Bronaugh
Standing in the Gap Ministry – Prophetess Muriel Godfrey
Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Rev. James R. Flint Sr.
Administrative Leadership
Church Administrative Director – Sis. Joyce Goodson Administrative Assistant – Sis. Kathy Alexander
Financial Leadership
Finance Committee Chairman – Dea’ Willie Carr
Christian Education & Discipleship
Oversight: Dr. Jacqanai Gipson, Director of Christian Education Assistant Director: Dr. Patrice Cogar
Worship, Music & Arts
Evangelistic Voices – Beauty Jackson
Judah Praise – Alecia Pierre
Male Chorus / Nursing Home Ministry – Deacon Tyrone Ford
Praise Dance – Ministers of Movement – Elease Williams & Patrice Cogar Sisters of Aaron Dance Ministry – Elease Williams
Women’s Ministries
Union Women’s Ministry / Black Wall Street – First Lady Bianca Jones
WMU / Eve Circle – Jeanette Beaver
Hannah Circle – Bobbie Potts
Naomi Circle – Erma Thomas
Rebekah Circle – Delithia Cornelius
Crocheting for Christ / Women of Worship – Barbara Orange Crown Jewels – Saenovia Smith
Heart to Heart – Vicki Anderson
Men’s & Special Interest Ministries
Joshua Warriors – Deacon Raymond Smith
Bowling League – Jeanette Rogers
DMIA – Marilyn Tracy
Care, Support & Outreach Ministries
Mother’s Deaconess Board / Church Beautification – Linda Carr
Pastor’s Aide Ministry – Judy Mottley
Nurse’s Aide Ministry – Tunisia Tetter
Senior Saints Ministry – Virgil Mixon
Senior Saints Support Team – J.R. Mixon, Carol & Larry Miller Hospitality Ministry – Mella Burnett
Grief Ministry / Youth Church – Sandra Drake
From the Heart – Kimberly Griffin
Heart, Help & Hope Ministry – Lydecia Dykes, Darcey Alexander
Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Youth Church – Sandra Drake
Young Adult Ministry (Y.A.M.) – Ricki Janiece, Coordinator
Media, Technology & Communications
Website Creator / Administrator – Kennedi Lyons
Multimedia Ministry – Lee Hughes
Newsletter Ministry – Tanya Mixon
Annual Church Survey Team – Brittany Body
Media Ministry: Lee Hughes, LaMaudia Hughes, Rev. Rita Lyle, Lydecia Dykes, Erica Donaldson, Brittany Body, NyKeisha Heart
Operations & Logistics
Security & Safety Ministry – Keith Martin
Transportation Ministry – Keith Martin
Special Events & Annual Ministries
Hallelujah Night – Alecia Pierre, Sandra Drake
Fellowship Fest – Carl Cogar
Scholarship Ministry / Committee – First Lady Bianca Jones Search & Rescue Ministry
Search & Rescue Team – Kristin Foster