Ministerial Staff

I recently joined my husband in service at Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church under the direction of Reverend Moses Anderson. In 1993, while serving at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, I was called by the Holy Spirit to teach the children in Sunday School and Bible Study, and help develop the Children's Added Member Orientation. Seeking a better way to teach the children, in 2003 I began attending Bible Study Fellowship, an internationally-known non-denominational organization that teaches the Word of God through a 7-year study. While learning more about His Word, I was invited to teach in the Children's Program. I also coordinated several of Beulah Grove's Annual Marriage Retreats (1994-1998), and provided Christian Counseling for young adults during my time of service (1991-2005). From 2006-2009, I assisted Bishop Kenneth T. Clay of New Creation Christian Church with organizing his ministry. There I served as an Elder, the Senior Director of Leadership, and Youth Minister.

I am a graduate of Lucy Laney and I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. I received my Master’s in Social Work in 2003 from the University of South Carolina. I have been employed at the VA Medical Center since 1991 and the Lord has expanded my territory. I am currently developing a new program at the VA called the Medical Foster Home Program, an out-patient program designed to provide an alternative to nursing home and assisted living.

Jesus Christ is the head of my life. Every day I ask Him to teach me how to live a life that is pleasing to God. My desire is to maintain a Christ-centered lifestyle by practicing the presence of God daily so that lives will be changed and God will be glorified. I enjoy teaching, encouraging, and influencing people to discover the Truth about Jesus. My life is not my own, I have been bought for a very high price. My mission statement comes from

Luke 4:18,19

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me and I have been called to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. To God be the glory."

Reverend Moses D. Anderson, Pastor

The son of Ms. Savannah Anderson, Reverend Moses D. Anderson is a native of Welch, West Virginia and the sixth of eight children. After completing his elementary and secondary education, Reverend Anderson enlisted in the United Stated Army where he served 13½ years.

On February 7, 1988, Reverend Anderson accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He joined New Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church and began an exciting journey. From 1988 until 1999, Reverend Anderson served the Zion Hill Church Family in many capacities to include: Trustee, Trustee Chairman, Vice President for the Missionary Ministry, Youth Advisor, Choir President, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Coordinator/Teacher, and Outreach Coordinator. In addition, he participated in Deacon training, organized the Male Chorus, and was instrumental in the organization of the Young Adult Ensemble. More...

Minister Beard serves as Sunday School, Bible Study, and Vacation Bibles School Teacher. She is an immense part of the Prison and the Food Bank Ministries, which is designed to meet the immediate needs of people/families in the community. She is a vital part of the HFEBC Music Ministry and Praise Team. Minister Beard is the Single Ministry and Young Women’s Advisor, Education Ministry Director, and Coordinator of the HFEBC Out-Reach and Resource Center Ministries. She also serves on the Historical Ministry, the Adult Praise Team, and the Sanctuary Choir. Minister Beard works for the Department of the Army, Fort Gordon Office Staff Judge Advocate and is also involved in other civic activities within the community. She is a graduate of Liberty University with a BS in Psychology and Biblical Studies, MS in Counseling, and is currently working on her Ph.D in Humans Services Behavior, Criminal Justice.

For over 32 years, God has blessed Minister Beard to be married to Minister Clarence Beard. From this blessed union the Beards are the parents of Jilleane (Durell) and Clarence II (China'; and grandparents to five granddaughters and two grandsons.

Leading a life that say she loves Jesus, telling other about Him, and pleasing Him is what Minister Beard desires to do with her life. Minister Beard stands on God’s word by making a joyful noise unto, she serves Him with gladness, comes into His presence with singing and she knows that the LORD, He is God. She enters into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise, she is thankful unto Him, and blesses Hi name, for she know that the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His trust endureth to all generations.

Favorite passage of scripture is Ephesians 2:4-8: "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."

because of his fervent belief that all things can be accomplished through Christ, because it is HE that gives us the strength we need.

Minister Lacy is HFEBC’s early morning service musician; one of Rev. Anderson’s Sons of the House Ministers and is the Youth Minister, as well as the Male Chorus director. He received his musical training in the Church, verifying his belief that if GOD gives a vision, HE will also give a provision. Minister Lacy encourages the youth of today (and adults) to always believe in themselves and to follow their dreams.

Other interests that hold Minister Lacy’s attention are an Outreach Youth group he’s involved with called TAG (Teens In Action with Goals), coaching basketball, travelling, and participating in all kinds of sports. His theme to living a Godly life is striving to serve GOD in whatever capacity HE wants.

Minister Lacy and his family have been in the Hephzibah, Georgia area for 22 years and he has been a member of the HFEBC family for 11 years. He always has a kind word, a warm hug, and a loving, inviting smile that draws all new comers in, making sure they feel welcomed and glad to be a part of this new family GOD has led them to, as well as offering the same to those established Christians he has known for years and years.

"Because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that

makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.

And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children."

Romans 8:14-16

While in the military, Reverend Cox and her husband have lived in Germany, Fort Gordon, Georgia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. After spending many years in the military, the Cox’s retired in 1985 and returned to Miami, Florida.

During this time, Reverend Cox worked in the Dade County Public Schools as a bus drive and school security officer. She faithful served the parents, children, and school system for 34 years until she retired in January 2012.

Tuesday, June 19, 1990, Reverend Cox dedicated her life to Jesus and became a living epistle of His living Word. She became a member of Faith Christian Center under the teaching of Pastor Winston Williams. Reverend Cox was baptized shortly after receiving the gift of salvation. While a member of Faith Christian Center, Reverend Cox served the Family of God in various capacities: a member of the Usher Board, the Seraphim Dance Ministry, and the leader of the intercessory Prayer Team.

Reverend Cox was also in the Broadway Christian Production “Called to Dance” for three years under the direction of Dr. Vincent and Constance McIntyre.

Reverend Cox was an active member of Faith Christian Center and a fervent prayer warrior. While leading the Intercessory Prayer Team, Reverend Cox heard the still small Voice speaking to her saying, “Your title is about to change.” She realized this was the Voice of the Lord calling her into ministry. Reverend Cox attended International Seminary in Miami, Florida where she received her Ministry diploma and graduated June 1993. In 2000, Pastor and Co-Pastor Williams licensed her to preach the Gospel and in 2006 she was ordained to operate in the ministry.

In 2012, Reverend Cox and her husband SFC Cox relocated to Augusta, Georgia where joined and is presently a member of Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church. Reverend Cox serves on the ministerial staff, Christian Education Ministry, Young Adult Women’s Ministry, and the Out-Reach Ministry Food Bank. Reverend Cox loves serving and teaching God’s people and after all is said and done, “Tell the Lord thank you,”

Insurance and Mutual funds for Primerica Financial Services (3 years).

Several years later, in August of 2010, I remarried and relocated to the state of Georgia where I took up residence in the city of Hephzibah. I became a current member of the Historic 1st Ebenezer Baptist Church in October of 2012. Since relocating to Georgia I have held various jobs and am currently employed as a Correctional Officer at Augusta State Medical Prison. I’m currently enrolled at Walden University working toward my Bachelor in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource expecting to graduate in the fall of 2014.

Ministry Affiliations:

Former Associate Minister: Pleasant Valley M.B. Church Chi. IL (Pastor Thomas Pearson)

Former Associate Minister: United Faith Tabernacle Chi. IL. (Pastor Willie A. Treadwell)

Former Associate Minister: Alpha & Omega Baptist Church Chi. IL (Pastor Ricky Harris)

Current Associate Minister: Historic 1st Ebenezer Baptist Church Hephzibah, GA, (Pastor Moses D. Anderson)

Family ~ I am married with four children, 2 boys, 2 girls, one granddaughter, and two brothers.

Interest ~ I enjoy studying, reading and learning about the word of GOD. I’m a sci-fi movie lover and also enjoy watching MSNBC & CNN…keeping abreast on political matters

Hobbies ~ Sports enthusiast who follows professional baseball, basketball & football…enjoy playing softball, volleyball, and board games. I also enjoy listening to Gospel and Jazz music.

Minister Christopher Dungnan

I accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized twice, once as an innocent child and later as a teenager. I primarily grew up on the South side of Chicago, Illinois where I attended Corliss high school. I later enrolled in Olive Harvey’s community college and began studying Business Administration. Several years later I got married and joined Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church where I accepted the call into the Gospel Ministry and was licensed to preach in the fall of September 1991. That following year, I began studying Systematic Theology at Moody Bible Institute for 2 years. During that time, I worked as a Pharmacy Technician at the University of Illinois at Chicago for seven years. Subsequently, I resigned from Pharmacy and began working in manufacturing as a Technician/Front-line manager at Borg Warner Automotive in Bellwood, Illinois for 13 years while simultaneously marketing Life

Minister Cheryle Safford

A servant of the Most High God, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at an early age. It was not until 1991 that I surrendered my life to Christ and the guidance of His Holy Spirit.

Now married to my high school sweetheart, Arthur L. Safford, I was born and raised in Augusta under the instruction of godly parents, Eugene and Ethel Robnison. I am the eighth of nine children.

I have two daughters, Janai and Raquel, onegrandson, Jaden, and a great-niece, Asia, who thinks she’s my daughter. I have been blessed abundantly with 51 nieces and nephews, family, and friends.

Minister Bobby Lacy

Minister Lacy is the fourth chil d of eight borne toElizabeth and Nathaniel Lacy. He is a Kountze, Texas native and a post year Military man. He is married to Sister Wendolyn (Mayo) Lacy, and is the father of Bobby, Jr., Brayla, and Brimyia.

Minister Lacy grew up in and attended the school districts of Kountze. He joined the US Army and spent 10 years stationed all over the world. He attended colleg the University of Maryland and majored in General Studies, specializing in Dental.

Minister Lacy gave his life to Christ at the age of 28, and committed himself to Christian and Biblical studies forthright. He is also the Pianist at Spring Grove Baptist Church, and plays there on the first and third Sundays. He guest speaks at several churches at every opportunity called, and his motivational scripture is Philipians 4:13,

Reverend Helen Louise Pearson-Cox

Ephesians 6:10 - 19

Reverend Helen Louise Cox was born Sunday, November 9, 1947 to Mr. Wellington amd Mrs. Aramintha Pearson and raised by Mr. Elias and Mrs. Caroline Starchan. She sis the oldest of eight brothers and sisters. REverend Cox attend A. L. Louis Elementary School and graduated from Mays High School in 1965 in Miami, Florida. On Thursday, July 14, 1966, she married Sergeant Horace Cox, Jr. and from their blessed union and love, they have six children and 14 grandchildren were born.

Minister Juditha Beard

First and foremost, Minister Juditha F. Beard is a child of God, to whom He has given a vision love and purpose to do His will. She is the daughter of the house the Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church (HFEBC), Hephzibah, Georgia, where Reverend Moses D. Anderson is her Pastor.

A dynamic woman of God, Minister Beard accepted the call to preach God's Word in February 2001. Sunday, September 30, 2001, at the Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church, she preached her licensing sermon, proclaiming the goodnews with boldness, knowledge, and clarity.

"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God," Hebrews 12:2

Minister Clarence E. Beard accepted Christ as his Savior in 1972, surrendering his life to Him and for His glory. God has given him love and compassion for working with others. He demonstrates this love and compassion by proclaiming the Word to others both locally and abroad. In addition, studying and learning about Jesus is not a pastime activity, but a life style for Minister Beard and can be see in his everyday life.

As a humble servant of God, Minister Beard accepted the call to preach the Word. Sunday, August 18, 2002, at Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church (HFEBC), he preached his licensing sermon titled “Love is the Greatest Gift,” 1 Corinthians 13:13. Minister Beard is currently a son of the house at HFEBC, Hephzibah, Georgia, where Reverend Moses D. Anderson is his Pastor.

God placed within Minister Beard’s heart the desire to teach His Word. He known for his practical and dynamic teaching style, which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives. His experiences and responsibilities (past and present) included serving as the Parish Council Member, Baptism Minister, Christian Education Director; teaching Sunday School, Bible Study, New Beginner’s Class, Discipleship Training, and Vacation Bibles School. In addition, he serves in Prison, Outreach, and Food Bank Ministries. Annually, he volunteers for HFEBC’s Summer Spectacular Program/Camp. He has served as President and Vice President of the Men’s Ministry and currently sings in the Male Chorus at HFEBC.

Minister Beard is a native of Bolivar, Tennessee. He enlisted in the United States Army and retired from Fort Gordon, Georgia after serving 21 years. He currently works for the Eisenhower Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia and is involved in other civic activities within the community. He is a student of Liberty University seeking a Bachelor’s in Theology/Biblical Studies.

Minister Beard is the oldest son of five children of Deacon Thomas and Lizzie McNeal.

Minister Beard has been married to Minister Judi Beard for over 38 years. From this blessed union the Beards are the parents of two children Jilleane (Durell) and Clarence II (China’) and grandparents of seven children.

Most of all, Minister Beard wants to be known as a servant of Jesus Christ, who dedicates himself to preaching and teaching o others, thereby advancing the Kingdom of God.