New Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church

Pastoral Timeline

Pastoral Timeline | New Jerusalem AME Church
New Jerusalem AME Church • Wadmalaw Island

Pastors & Pastoral Leadership Timeline

We honor the men and women who shepherded New Jerusalem AME across generations. Dates reflect available records; where details are not yet known, we welcome corrections from the community.

How to help If you can confirm dates, provide a biography, or share a photo or program, please contact us. We’ll update this page and credit your contribution.

Note: Titles are shown as provided in church recollections; some entries await verification.

Pastor 1910s (to be confirmed)

Reverend W. H. Turner

Early 20th-century leadership associated with church growth and dedication activities. Exact start/end dates pending confirmation.

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Pastor Dates to be confirmed

Reverend R. A. Royal

Tenure recorded in church tradition; precise dates and biographical details will be added as records are verified.

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Pastor 1946

Reverend I. S. Dozier

Documented service in 1946. Additional milestones—ordination path, initiatives, or community programs—are welcome.

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Pastor Dates to be confirmed

Reverend D. B. Mack

Listed among New Jerusalem’s pastors; we are gathering dates of service and accomplishments.

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Pastor Dates to be confirmed

Reverend W. D. Williams

Awaiting verified years and narrative notes (ministries, building projects, or community impact).

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Pastor Dates to be confirmed

Reverend P. C. Lisbon

Tenure recognized by the congregation; more information will be posted as our archive is expanded.

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Pastor 1957–1978
Reverend John H. Baldwin

Reverend John H. Baldwin

Two decades of service marked by steady pastoral care and community presence. Photos, programs, or recollections are welcome.

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Leadership 1978–1985
Renty Pinckney

Renty Pinckney

Recognized for leadership during this period. Title/role (pastor/interim/steward) to be confirmed in records.

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Pastor 1985–1989
Reverend Matthew W. Brown

Reverend Matthew W. Brown

Served in the late 1980s. We invite memories about ministries, youth programs, or renovations undertaken.

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Pastor 1989–1991
Reverend Clyde Corbin

Reverend Clyde Corbin

Early 1990s pastorate. Additional details welcome (worship, missions, or building projects).

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Pastor 1991–1997
Reverend Theodore Gates

Reverend Theodore Gates

Led New Jerusalem through the early–mid 1990s. Help us document programs and milestones from this period.

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Pastor 1997–2010
Reverend Lawrence E. Gordon

Reverend Lawrence E. Gordon

A long season of pastoral leadership into the 2000s. Share documentation on ministries, renovations, and community outreach.

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Pastor Sep 2010–Nov 2016
Reverend Swinton

Reverend Swinton

2010–2016 tenure. (Full name and biographical sketch to be added from church records.)

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Interim Pastor Nov–Dec 2016 (t/b/confirm)
Reverend Jeanine R. Smalls

Reverend Jeanine R. Smalls

Served a brief interim appointment (recorded as Nov. 13–Dec. 3, 2016); dates and role are still being confirmed with church records.

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Pastor Nov 2016–Nov 2023
Reverend Toney J. Slater

Reverend Toney J. Slater

Guided New Jerusalem in the late 2010s and early 2020s. Major initiatives and community partnerships can be noted here.

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