Associate Ministers

Pastor Farrow leans on the associate ministers to aid in the ministry work of our church.  Our associates are compassionate, well-trained, and eager to be of assistance!

  • Rev. Kathy Bonapart

    B.A

    M.Div

  • Min. Allen "Rudy" Burris

    B.A. Student

  • Rev. B. Kenneth Burton

    M.Div

  • Rev. Dr. Jeanette Foster

    M.Div.

    D.Min.

  • Rev. Tara Gibbs

    B.A.

    M. Div.

    Th.M.

  • Min. Patricia Gilmore

    A.B.A.

  • Rev. Rodney Jackson

    M.A.

  • Rev. WIllie McCOrkle


  • Min. Geraldine Porter

    B.A. Student

  • Min. Deborah M. WIlson

    A. A. S.

    B. S.

    M.Div.

Called, Compassionate, & Capable!

RMBC associate ministers are excited to serve you with our variety of gifts, experiences, skills and wisdom.  

  • Our ages range from 30 years old to 80+
  • Some of us are NC natives and others are transplants
  • Some of us are parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents
  • We attended small, large, public, and private HBCUs and PWIs.
  • Our favorite ministry interests vary and include Theology, Chaplaincy, Congregational Care, and more. 
  • We work in finance, the CMS System, IT, and some are retired.  
  • Our other interests include basketball, cooking, fishing, reading, theatrical plays, and much more!