Pastor Steven K. Wilson, Sr. is a Prophetic Voice in this hour, gifted with a unique anointing to deliver the Word of God to the people. As the youngest of 8 children born to the late Deacon George Wilson, Sr. and the very present Missionary Gladys Wilson, young Steven committed his life and services to the Lord Jesus Christ at the tender age of 15 years old, under the leadership of his Pastor and Uncle, the late Pastor Frank L. Smith, Sr. at the New Hope C.O.G.I.C. He learned in his formative years the true meaning of holiness, and continues to live a saved and sanctified life, traveling the path of righteousness! As his Christian tutelage began with intense mentorship to prepare him for the journey to come, he grew in love with holiness and the ways of God and the Church. Pastor Wilson is a faithful, life-long member and diligent worker in the Church of God in Christ. In alignment with his family lineage he is blessed with exceptional vocal abilities and unmatched anointing. As a world-renowned singer and song writer, he was a member of the national recording group, The Gospel Glorifiers, traveling the country as their lead singer, compelling people to come to Christ through the ministry of song. His dedication to the way of sanctification led him to turn down worldly music offers, contracts and record deals. Obeying the instructions of his Pastor, he instead directed his focus on directing the New Hope Church of God in Christ Evangelistic Choir and music department, which accomplished a recording entitled “Jesus Christ Touched Me.” In 1995, by the words of prayer and direction of Elder Smith, he began serving in the diaconate ministry as a Junior Deacon. Later, as an ordained Deacon, he spent an immense amount of time visiting, praying for, and helping the sick and shut-in in homes and hospitals, often taking his children (training them as well). He has also served as Coordinator of the Evangelistic Ministry, tent ministry erection crew, worship leader, expeditor of services, and Minister of the Gospel. In 2013, Minister Wilson received two great elevations. He was ordained an Elder in the Lord’s Church and, later that year, was elected and appointed to the office of Pastor of the New Hope Church of God in Christ. Within a short period of time, Pastor Wilson proved to be a great visionary, remodeling the New Hope Norfolk campus in 2017 and reconstructing the Boykins campus in 2019. Under his leadership, the church also purchased a charter bus to use for evangelistic ministry and travel. Pastor Wilson has implemented community-oriented projects such as “Crusade against Drugs & Violence” and “Miracle on 35th Street,” serving the community with care packages, food, clothing, toys, and bicycles, for the less fortunate. On the district level, Pastor Wilson has served on the Pastors and Elders Council, as Vice-President of Young People Willing Workers Department (YPWW), and District Devotional Leader within the South Norfolk District of the COGIC Historic First Jurisdiction of Virginia. On the Jurisdictional level, he served as Direct Assistant to Jurisdictional Evangelist in Revival Fire, also within the Historic First Jurisdiction of Virginia. In his professional career, Pastor Wilson served at the Newport News Naval Shipyard for many years. Now, as an entrepreneur, he operates a successful salvaging business. He is in Love with the "cure for his loneliness," the incomparable Lady Mary Paylings-Wilson. He is a family man and father of Minister Steven Wilson, Jr. and his wife, Krystal, and Aspirant Missionary Ashley Wilson. He is also the proud grandfather of Aneesia, Steven III, Zion, Arion, Natalia, Naleia and Chanel. Pastor Steven Wilson’s passion is soul-winning, witnessing to a confused and dying world through his unique delivery of the Word of God in soul-stirring manner. He has an unconditional love and passion to serve others and is continuing to enhance the kingdom of God as he diligently works on creating worksites and business opportunities, as-well as a new headquarters edifice for New Hope COGIC in Chesapeake, Virginia in the future!

Evangelist Mary Paylings-Wilson is a native of Norfolk County, Virginia, now Chesapeake, Virginia. She is the daughter of the late Elder Willoughby C. Paylings and the late Lydia Griffin- Paylings. She is the sixth child of ten children. She is a graduate of Oscar Smith High School and attended Norfolk State University, majoring in Business Administration. She received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of nine and baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of fifteen. She has served in many capacities in the Church of God in Christ, including usher, choir member, Sunday School teacher, YPWW Secretary, choir director, youth leader, and finance committee member. Under the leadership of Bishop G. Wesley Hardy, she received her Missionary license on August 12, 1993, in the COGIC Virginia 3rd Jurisdiction.  Evangelist Wilson is the First Lady of New Hope Church of God in Christ at 622 W. 35th St. in Norfolk, Virginia, where her husband, Elder Steven K. Wilson, Sr. serves as Pastor. There, she serves as Director of New Hope Women's Department, President of Elders’ and Ministers’ Wives, Youth Department Advisor, and Coordinator of Family and Friends Day. She recently established a Women’s Prayer Conference Call, where women come together monthly to uplift and pray for one another. In the Daystar District, she is the President of the District Pastors’ Wives. In her professional life, Evangelist Wilson has served as Office Assistant and Sales Representative with No Stuff Appliances, Order Entry Representative with QVC Network, and New Employee Trainer and Prayer Counselor with the Christian Broadcasting Network. Evangelist Wilson is happily married to Pastor Steven K. Wilson, Sr. She is the mother of three children: one son, Minister Steven K. Wilson, Jr.; two daughters, Missionary Ashley Wilson and Aspirant Missionary Krystal Wilson; and grandmother to seven grandchildren: Aneesia, Steven lll, Zion, Arion, Natalia, Naleia, and Chanel. Most importantly, Evangelist Mary Paylings-Wilson loves Jesus. She is an anointed Woman of God and Prayer Warrior, who believes in total healing for the mind, body, and spirit. She has a passion for Souls to be saved, delivered, and set free.

Bishop A. Marcus AlBritton is a fiery, anointed Pentecostal preacher whose life is a divine tapestry of leadership, prophetic utterance, service, and sacred sound. Born the first son of the Right Reverend Apostle Anthony S. AlBritton Sr. and Elect Lady Angela AlBritton, Bishop Marcus proudly carries the mantle of generational ministry, flowing in the oil of legacy and power. Saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost, Bishop AlBritton was chosen and set apart as a prophetic vessel in this present hour—declaring the Word of the Lord with power, clarity, and unshakable conviction. His delivery is marked by divine insight, supernatural fire, and transformative presence, reaching both the churched and unchurched. Ministerial Leadership: Executive Administrator, New Hope Church of God in Christ Ministry Development Coordinator, New Hope Church of God in Christ Vice Presiding Bishop, The Hope of Glory Ministries, Inc. Chief Adjutant, Belize Jurisdiction, Church of God in Christ Administrative Assistant to Bishop Battle, Quick Belief Jurisdiction, COGIC District Director, Daystar District Music Department, VA Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Choir Director, Pentecostal Churches of America International & COGIC Missions Department Member, National Adjutancy Corps, Church of God in Christ Educational and Professional Background: B.Th. – Bachelor of Theology M.Min. – Master of Ministry D.D. – Doctor of Divinity Campus Facilitator & Dean, Jacksonville Theological Seminary & Revelation Message Bible College Former Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator Background in Business Administration, Retail Management, Personal Care Services, Graphic Design, and Creative Direction Musical Legacy: Bishop AlBritton is a nationally recognized gospel artist and founding member of the AlBritton Singers—a family group and six-time winner on Showtime at the Apollo. He has ministered across the country as a lead and background vocalist on multiple gospel recording projects, and has served as state choir director for several jurisdictions. Pastoral & Prophetic Ministry: Bishop AlBritton has pastored Six churches: Bethlehem Pentecostal Church Bethlehem United Pentecostal Church of America Asbury Fellowship Faith, Hope & Charity Community Church Old Time Way The Center Church of God in Christ He ministers under a strong Fivefold calling, operating in the prophetic, apostolic, healing, and deliverance realms with boldness and accuracy. After the order of Jesus Bishop AlBritton teaches the body of Christ with clarity and love ! Community Engagement: As a proud native of the historic Seatack community in Virginia Beach—the first African-American community in the U.S.—Bishop AlBritton served on the board that worked with legislators to officially designate Seatack as a recognized historical landmark. Bishop Marcus AlBritton is a modern-day Nehemiah—building, battling, and boldly proclaiming the will of God in this generation. His mission is to equip the saints, expand the Kingdom, and exalt Jesus Christ with excellence and prophetic fire.

Evangelist Speller was licensed as an Evangelist Missionary in the Church of God in Christ in 2008. She realizes that full ministry really takes place outside the pulpit and the four walls of the Church. Thus, she enjoys every opportunity presented to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to minister to the needs of people, in whatever capacity possible, including through personal, business, and ministry interactions. Currently, Evangelist Speller serves as Missions Department President, Sunday School teacher, member of the choir and praise team, administrator, youth advisor, decorator, and sign language interpreter at the New Hope Church of God in Christ, under the auspicious leadership of Pastor Steven K. Wilson, Sr. She is also a Certified Life Coach. She retired from the Department of the Navy in December 2022 as an Administrative Officer after 34 years of service. Evangelist Speller is married to Deacon Craig Speller. They have four children – Dominic, Krystina (husband, Elon), Kevin (wife, Tania), and Craig, Jr. (also known as Tony) – and ten grandchildren.

Missionary Ashley Wilson is a dynamic and dedicated woman of God whose heart for ministry and passion for excellence are evident in all she does. A multi-gifted servant-leader, she plays a vital role in the life and growth of New Hope Church of God in Christ. She is the beloved daughter of Pastor Steven K. Wilson Sr., Mary Paylings-Wilson, and Joyce Boone. She is the proud sister of Steven K. Wilson Jr. and sister-in-law to Aspirant Missionary Krystal Wilson. Above all, she treasures her role as the mother of one beautiful daughter, Zion Wilson, who is a shining light in her life and ministry. At New Hope COGIC, Missionary Wilson serves faithfully across numerous departments, including: Youth Leader First Lady’s Aide Women’s Department Administration Team Financial Committee Media Team Praise Team and Choir In the Daystar District of Jurisdiction #4, she continues her impactful work as an: Altar Worker Praise Team and Choir Member Reader of Announcements Known for her vibrant spirit and tireless energy, Missionary Wilson also leads the coordination of youth programs and special church events, pouring creativity, structure, and spiritual insight into every assignment. Missionary Ashley Wilson is a woman in progress—continuously growing, evolving, and being perfected by the hand of the Lord. Her life is a testament to faith, family, and forward movement in ministry, and she remains a valued asset to the Kingdom of God and the New Hope church family.

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Elder Vernon Franklin is a faithful and seasoned servant of the Lord whose life exemplifies commitment, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the ministry. He currently serves New Hope Church of God in Christ in several key roles: as a member of the Trustee Board, President of the Pastor’s Aid Committee, and Leader of the Bus Ministry Auxiliary for Restoration. Additionally, Elder Franklin lends his gifts to the Hospitality and Program Committees, where his warm spirit and organizational insight are a continual blessing to the congregation. An ordained elder in the Church of God in Christ, Elder Franklin lives a life marked by holiness, humility, and service. With over 45 years of experience as a CDL driver and 18 years as a licensed real estate agent in the Commonwealth of Virginia, he brings both professional excellence and a heart for ministry wherever he serves. He is the proud father of four children, and he leads by example—in the church, in his family, and in the community. Elder Franklin is deeply committed to building, bettering, and uplifting the Lord’s church, ensuring that every aspect of ministry is carried out in decency, order, and love. A true man of integrity, Elder Vernon Franklin continues to serve faithfully with strength, wisdom, and a passion for the Kingdom of God !

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Her Life Evangelist Missionary Sharon Felton is the 2nd of 6 children (1 deceased) of the late Elder Frank L. and Evangelist- Missionary Geraldine Gatlin-Smith. She is a native of Virginia Beach, VA and has been married to Deacon Winfred Felton Sr. for over 35 years. She birth 4 children of her own, Vashion (Shakissa); Season (Calvin Roberts, II); Shanavian; Calvin; and over the course of 30 years she has raised, nurtured, mentored and housed over 10 additional children that still to this day refer to her affectionately as “mom.” She is the proud grandmother of 5 Aleahya, Kemaia, Demetrius, Riley, and Kaiyah; and the great-grandmother to Lauren. Her Motto/Mission After an exciting and rewarding career of travelling the country in her late teens/early twenties with the legendary Don DeGrate and the DeGrate Singers, where she served as a lead singer within the popular gospel group, Evangelist Felton returned to her roots to become grounded in her spiritual walk. After being featured on network TV; singing along gospel legends; and being caught up in the entertainment world, Missionary Felton knew she needed to build her foundation and humbly returned home to work in the ministry with her parents. Working in the field of evangelism for over 30 years, Missionary Felton stood fast to the scripture, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the LORD delivereth him out of them all...” (Psalms 34:19). In all her endeavors, teaching and ministering, that scripture, under the leadership of the Holy Ghost is what drives, moves and guides her. Her Work(s) An active member of the New Hope Church of God In Christ, Missionary Felton works tirelessly and wholeheartedly towards the overall goals of the ministry: “Go and Help and I will Bless you” a commandment that God placed over the church in the early years of its inception. Missionary Felton is a faithful worker in the ministry and holds such offices and positions such as: Purity Class Leader, president of the New Hope Evangelist Choir, Lead Coordinator of the New Hope Outreach Evangelist Team, secretary of the Mother’s Board, Prayer & Bible Teacher and serves as a support member on various other committees. Outside of her local church, she serves as president of the South Norfolk District Deacon Wives Board, District Choir president, District Women Department Financial Committee and the South Norfolk District Historical Society. For many years she has served her community as an education advocate for parents and students, working on important issues like special education services, school discipline, and providing a quality education for all students. An active worker and civic minded, in 2014, winning more than 41% of the popular vote, Missionary Felton was elected by the Virginia Beach community at large to serve as a member of the Virginia Beach Public School Board (www.sharonfelton.net). She ran her campaign identifying herself as “ the voice of the community,” vowing to the constituents that she would make sure that “all children, regardless of race, socioeconomic background, or other outlying circumstances, have the opportunity to receive a quality education.” In addition to being an elected official in the City of Virginia Beach, Missionary Felton currently serves on the following boards and commissions in her community:  Seatack Community Civic League – Former 1st Vice President and active member  Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Commission Member  Virginia Beach Black Law Enforcement Pioneers  Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission Member  Virginia Beach Police Department Community Outreach Group  Volunteer at the YWCA  Norfolk 17 Historical Review Committee Member  Former RSVP Volunteer for Senior Services of Southeastern VA  Special Event Volunteer for Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA

Missionary Janice M. Buggs is a dedicated lifelong member, servant-leader and a pillar of excellence within New Hope Church of God in Christ. As the church’s Financial Secretary and an active member of both the Trustee Board and the Construction Committee, she brings wisdom, integrity, and organizational strength to every assignment. A proud mother to her daughter, Marie Scutchings, and a loving grandmother to three grandsons—Keontae, Isaiah, and Simon—Missionary Buggs lives a life rooted in faith, family, and purpose. Professionally, she is a seasoned Virginia Licensed Insurance Agent with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her career includes serving as a Mortgage Loan Officer for a decade, and she previously owned and operated her own mortgage brokerage office in Norfolk, VA for two years—demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to financial empowerment in the community. Missionary Buggs is known for her quiet strength, sound counsel, and steadfast dedication to the Kingdom of God. Her presence is marked by grace, and her work reflects a heart committed to stewardship, excellence, and the advancement of God’s house.

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