Our Pastor
Reverend Curtis Ballard Jr. is the son of Eula and the late Curtis Ballard, Sr. He was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia. He graduated with honors from Savannah State University, Troy University, and the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.
Pastor Ballard is a noted preacher and teacher. He answered his calling into the gospel ministry in the fall of 2012 and has been licensed and ordained into the gospel ministry by both the Amazing Grace World Outreach and Zion Baptist Churches. He is the former Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Baptist General Convention of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia.
Pastor Ballard also served as the Directional Leader of Faith Formation at the St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Richmond, VA under the visionary leadership of Dr. Lance D. Watson, where he guided the ministry in all Spiritual, Discipleship and Leadership Development.
Pastor Ballard currently proudly serves as the Senior Pastor of the Mount Bethel Baptist Church, where he charts vision, direction and provides leadership to this amazing community of faith.
Pastor Ballard is happily married to the former Dr. TaKenya Walker, and they are the proud parents of three sons, Derrell, Graceson, and Christopher. Pastor Ballard counts it a privilege to be in the Lord’s service and commits both his life and ministry to faith, excellence, and integrity.
Rev. Curtis Ballard, Jr.
Senior Pastor
Dr. Takenya Ballard
First Lady
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Dr. TaKenya Ballard is the oldest daughter of Dr. Thomas L and Tina Walker. She was born and reared in Broward County and is a proud graduate of Plantation High School. She holds in equal esteem Florida Agricultural & Mechanical (A&M) University, where she graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Dr. Ballard served the Walgreens Corporation for over twenty years, rising to the level of senior leadership, and assisting in stewarding the company in a myriad of phases and expansions.
Though accomplished both scholastically and vocationally, Dr. Ballard finds her greatest fulfillment in being the wife of her husband, Pastor Curtis Ballard, Jr. and mother to their three sons Derell, Curtis Graceson, and Christopher. Lady Ballard not only stands as partner in life to her husband, but also a partner in ministry, serving the incredible community of Mount Bethel Baptist Church; the very church that has formed her faith and made an indelible impact upon her life. Lady Ballard is acclaimed for her grace, beauty, wisdom and her heart for the people of God. She endeavors to live a life that is a testament to God’s faithfulness and be a vessel of service for his Kingdom and community.