Church Leadership
Pastor Brenda Brown-Grooms
Born and raised in Charlottesville, VA, Pastor Brenda holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and an M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary, with additional graduate work at Vanderbilt University. Ordained by the National Baptist USA in 1991 and recognized by the American Baptists USA in 2010, Pastor Brenda was licensed in Mt. Vernon, NY. She has pastored FBC Natural Bridge and served as Assistant Pastor at Sweet Union in Roanoke, VA. As an experienced educator, Pastor Brenda has taught at Fisk University, American Baptist College in Nashville, and Virginia Seminary in Lynchburg, VA. Starting June 30, 2024, Pastor Brenda will be the Head Pastor of New Beginnings, preaching every Sunday. You can also join her in exploring New Testament themes during Wednesday Bible Study via Zoom.
Deacon Loretta White-Martin
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Deacon Cyndi Richardson
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Deacon Karen Waters-Wicks
Karen Waters is the Director of Community Education for Albemarle County Public Schools, overseeing various programs and serving as the School Name Review Project Manager. She has taught at Piedmont Virginia Community College for over 10 years and previously led the Quality Community Council, a non-profit focused on improving Charlottesville neighborhoods. A University of Virginia graduate, she was recognized as the Master of Teaching Student of the Year in 2001 and received the Rawlings Prize for her research on residential segregation in Virginia. Karen has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Charlottesville Police Foundation, Piedmont Housing Alliance, and the Equity Center at UVA, which she co-founded. She was honored as Citizen of the Year by the Charlottesville Rotary Club in 2017 and has recently been involved with the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center’s Community Advisory Board. Karen is also active as a Deacon and Treasurer at New Beginnings Christian Community and enjoys spending time with her daughter, Kelsey, and her twin grandchildren, Oliver and Cecilia.
Deacon Edward Kirby
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Thriving Congregation Leadership Team
