National Baptist Convention recognizes local pastor for his years of ministry and dedication

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – A national convention recognized one local pastor for his years of dedication and hard work.

The National Baptist Convention recognized Reverend Charles Collins Sr. of Mount Olive Baptist Church for his 50 plus years in the ministry. This took place at the 144 ^th Annual Session in Baltimore, Maryland.

Reverend Collins and several other pastors from around the nation were presented the Jerry Young Pastoral Ministry Award for his many years of services.

“It means a great deal to stand beside these other ministers [and] pastors, to see that you are not the only one that is dedicated to the ministry,” said Reverend Collins.

Reverend Collins also said that it was touching to have his West Virginia constituents with him to celebrate this honor.

He is not the only one celebrating a big milestone. Mount Olive Baptist will be celebrating their 80 ^th anniversary of being a church Sunday, September 15, 2024.

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