Deacon Ministry: Ministry Leader- Alan Underwood: Currently leading or co-leading the following ministries: New Ministry Partners Ministry/ Men’s Fellowship / Christian Education
Family Status: Native of Wilson, NC. Third of 4 children born to Leary W. and Pearline V. Underwood. Married to former Jacqueline Briscoe of Oxford, NC since 1975. Father of two sons – Rahman and Gregory
Education: Associate of Biblical Studies – Central Christian University (Northeastern Regional Bible College), Oxford, NC – (2015); Bachelor of Science from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC (1974)
Christian Experience: Accepted Jesus Christ in 1977 at Friendship Baptist Church (Baltimore, MD). Served as advisor to various ministries within the local church including Ushers and Greeters, Choir. Served in various teaching ministries including Sunday School, prison ministries and in various local outreach ministries and international missions including Ghana, West Africa and Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
Deacons Ministry Experience: Deacons ministry service includes the following churches: Body of Christ Church (1999-2013), Wake Chapel Baptist Church of Raleigh, NC (1985-1998) and Friendship Baptist Church of Baltimore, MD (1980-1984).
Profession: Data Analyst at Grifols, Inc (RTP, NC, 2009- Present). Professional experience includes many years of professional experience in various industries including pharmaceutical, telecommunications, manufacturing and state government