Our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Johnny M. Wilson
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Rev. Dr. Wilson is married to Levonne Wilson, a graduate of Keuka College and the Syracuse University Graduate School of Nursing. The Wilson’s, who reside in Springfield, MA., have three children; Candace, Robert and Nathalie and four grandchildren.
Reverend Dr. Johnny M. Wilson Jr. began his pastorate as Interim Minister in February 2009. He was installed as permanent pastor on October 29, 2011 and currently serves as Olney Street's Senior Pastor.
In addition to his pastoral duties at Olney Street, Rev. Dr. Wilson is currently a church consultant for the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island (ABCoRI). He is also past president of the Pioneer Valley Project, a social justice think group in Springfield, MA.
Rev. Dr. Wilson earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, earned his Master’s degree from the American Baptist Seminary of the West and earned his Doctorate of Ministry from the United Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Wilson served as Senior Pastor at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Elmira, New York from 1993-1997 and as Senior Pastor at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Utica, New York from 1999-2003. He has also served as Navy Chaplain and University Chaplain at Keuka College in Keuka Park, New York from 1992-1999.
Pastor's Office Hours
3:00 - 6:00pm Wednesday's at Olney Street Church
Appointments are Welcome
Note: In case of illness, distress or death, please contact your Pastor immediately and/or inform your Deacon. Please provide relevant information (name, address, dates, etc.) so that the Pastor may act appropriately and in a Christian manner.
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