The Pastorate
Welcome to the Pastoral Ministry of Effort Baptist Church! We are delighted to have you here as part of our church family. Our ministry is committed to guiding, nurturing, and supporting the spiritual growth of our congregation. Led by our dedicated pastor, we strive to provide Christ-centered leadership, offer pastoral care, and foster a loving and welcoming environment where all can experience the transformative power of the Gospel.
As we journey together in faith, we encourage you to engage with us in prayer, worship, and service as we seek to glorify God in all that we do. Whether you are seeking spiritual guidance, encouragement, or simply a place to belong, we are here for you. Welcome, and may your time with us be filled with growth, fellowship, and the love of Christ.
The Pastorate is either of two offices in the local Baptist Church. The other is the office of Deacons. The Pastorate is in charge of the spiritual affairs of the church while the Deacons are in charge of benevolence. However, each complements the work of the other for the good of the fellowship/church.
The Church has had sixteen (16) Pastors. The first was Rev. Moore T. Worrell and the incumbent is Rev. Trocon Wilfred Langford, Sr (22 years of service – 2002 thru 2024). The shortest termed Pastor was Rev. William L. Shaw II for only a year (1987) while the longest term was spent by Rev. Zechariah T. Walker (20 unbroken years). Up to present only four (4) of these pastors are alive (Dr. Bradley D. Brown, William L. Shaw II, Shadrach B. Cassell, Sr., T. Wilfred Langford, Sr.)
Seven Ministers of the Gospel had served the Church as Acting Pastors while two have served as Associate Pastor (Rev. Isaac M. Glayweon 2002-2020 – 18 unbroken years) and Rev. Monen Jacquelyn Duoe, First Female Associate Pastor. She was elected on Saturday, September 26 and subsequently inducted into office on Sunday, October 11, 2020