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!

  • Min. Tylia "Ty" Barnes Oladipo



  •          Rev. Kathy Bonapart

              B.A

              M. Div

  •       Rev. Allen "Rudy" Burris

           B.A.

  •         Rev. B. Kenneth Burton

             M.Div

  •       Rev. Dr. Jeanette Foster

          M.Div.

          D.Min.

  •        Min. Patricia Gilmore

              A.A.B.A.

  •   Rev. Willis Hickerson, Jr.


  •          Rev. Rodney Jackson

              M.A.C.L

                M.B.A

  •            Rev. WIllie McCOrkle


  •       Min. Geraldine Porter

          B.A. Student

  •              Min. Madria Spivey


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 90+
  • 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!