Pastor
Pastor Brian K. Baker was installed as Senior Pastor of the St. Mark Community Church of Jacksonville on December 16, 2018. He was born in Little Rock, AR, to Elder Leroy Baker and Ruth Baker. He is the fourth of five children, one brother and three sisters. Pastor Baker is married to Ewonda R. Baker of Lonoke, AR. They have five children and ten grandchildren and a bunch of adopted sons and daughters in ministry.
God has blessed Pastor Baker to serve in many areas of ministry at different levels. He has served from Sunday School Teacher, Choir, Armor Bearer, Minister, Elder, Assistant Pastor, to Senior Pastor. To God Be The Glory!
Pastor Baker received his call to preach in 1992 and was ordained in 1997. As an Ordained Elder, he served in many areas of Church Leadership, such as Sunday School Teacher, Youth Minister, Finance Chairman, State Adjutant and Assistant Pastor.
“I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me” – Phlippians 4:13
Additional Background Information – Ministry Experience
- St Mark Community Church Jacksonville, AR: Al Romes Pastor. Served as Associate Pastor, Nov. 2016 to Dec. 2017. Assistant Pastor, 2018. Responsibilities Included: Oversee All Ministries, Budget Committee, Assist in Deacon Training and Associate Ministers Training, Children Church and Men Ministry.
- Victory Praise and Worship Church Jacksonville, AR: Planted and served as Senior Pastor from November 2006- November -2016. Responsibilities Included: General Pastoral Duties, Pre- Martial Counseling, Established Bible Study, Organized Ministries, Prison Ministry, and Nursing Home Ministry.
- Intercessory Prayer COGIC- Pastor George Gooden. Served as Senior Pastor 2003-2006. Assistant Pastor 1996-2006. Responsibilities Included: Sunday School Teacher, Finance Chairman, Youth Minister and Men’s Ministry.
- New Calvary Temple COGIC – Bishop D. l. Lindsey Pastor. Responsibilities Included: Men’ Ministry, Adjutant Chairman, Security, Choir, Oversee Associate Ministers and Convocation Organizational Team
Education
- 2015-2016 Midwest College of Theology, St Louis MO – Associate of Bible Studies
- 1984-1985 Capital City Junior College, Little Rock, AR – Accounting Certificate
- 1982-1984 Little Rock Central High, Little Rock, AR – Graduate
Community Involvement
- Council Member of Community Oriented Policing Advisory Council {COP}
- Citizen Police Member City of Jacksonville
- Board Member Jacksonville Boys & Girls Club
- Minister’s Alliance for the City of Jacksonville
Work Experience
AFCO Steel 1987-2010
- Master Fitter – Welder
- Machine Operator
Casa Bonita Restaurant 1982-1987
- Section Leader
- Lead Cook