Meet the Team
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Dave Henry
Director
Dave Henry is the passionate founder and Senior Pastor of The Pentecostals of Stone Mountain. He is the current director of Building the Bridge Ministries.
He actively serves Stone Mountain and surrounding areas. An ordained minister in the United Pentecostal Church International, he holds key leadership positions, including Presbyter for Section Eight and member of the Georgia District Diversity Committee.
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Damon Peavy
Secretary
A dedicated supporter of Building the Bridge Ministries (BTB) for decades, Damon Peavy Sr. brings a wealth of experience to his role as Secretary, elected in 2020.
An ordained minister in the United Pentecostal Church International, he actively contributes to his denomination as the NC District Section 3 Secretary and a valued member of the NC Men's Ministries Committee. His commitment to BTB and his local church reflects his dedication to spiritual growth and community development.
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Carl Wilson
Director of Promotions
Carl Wilson, an Associate Pastor at Family Worship Center in Colton, CA, is embarking on his first year with Building the Bridge Ministries. He feels a strong personal connection to the ministry's mission and vision, driving his excitement to contribute to its brand, strengthen families, and uplift marginalized communities.
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Mark Thomas
North Central Region Director
Mark Thomas is Founding and Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Assembly in Plaquemine LA. He
has served in this capacity, alongside his wife Deena Thomas for over 23 years. Brother Thomas also
serves as the Louisiana District UPCI Section 13 Home Missions Director and as the UPCI Building the
Bridge South Central Regional Director for the states of Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The
Thomas’ have five Children. Mark Jr.(27), Jeremy(23), Kayla(20), Paul(13) and Jonathan(9). The Thomas’
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Lincoln Graham
North East Region Director
Rev. Lincoln Graham Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Oneness Pentecostal Tabernacle, a vibrant multigenerational and multicultural 50-year-old congregation in Southeastern Queens, NY. He is passionate about sharing knowledge that causes the Body of Christ to grow exponentially. A former wholesale banker, he has acted as a Presbyter in the New York Metro District UPCI District, is a Current Director for the UPCI Loan Fund and Stewardship Advisory Counsel, and is a trainer for Healthy Churches.
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Laird Sillimon
South West Region Director
Laird Sillimon is a native of New Orleans, LA. Laird has served in ministry at Christian Life Center in Gaithersburg, MD, Stockton, CA, and The Pentecostals of Alexandria, LA, in roles such as Music Pastor and Associate Pastor.
Currently, he is the Vice President of Operations and Chief Operations Officer at Christian Life College in Stockton, CA.
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Edward Seabrooks
Southeast Regional Director
Edward Seabrooks has served as the Southeast Regional Director of Building the Bridge Ministries for the past two years. Pastor Seabrooks is driven by the belief that a desire for diversity must be rooted in a theological foundation, and that multiculturalism should be actively sought after. He brings a passion for building bridges across cultural and ethnic lines to his work with Building the Bridge Ministries.
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Melvin Gray
North Central Region Director
Pastor Gray serves as the North Central Regional Director for Building the Bridge Ministries and on the Mn District GROWMNTUM Team. His extensive leadership experience includes roles as Sectional Director for Mn NAM and Mn MCM Director.
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Derald R. Weber
General Board Liaison
Louisiana District Superintendent since 2021, has dedicated over four decades to ministry. He founded and led The Pentecostals of Lafayette for nearly 25 years, demonstrating his commitment to church growth through planting and revitalization efforts. Bishop Weber plays a vital role in Building the Bridges Ministries.
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Roderick Anderson
Pastoral Advisor
Roderick Anderson is a dedicated leader in the Alabama District, serving both his local congregation and the broader church community. He has been a steadfast supporter of Building the Bridge Ministries for over four decades, believing wholeheartedly in its mission to unify and strengthen relationships.
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Myron Wideman, Sr.
Pastoral Advisor
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Bruce Leaman
Pastoral Advisor
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Wilbert Blandon
Pastoral Advisor
Currently serves as the BTB District Director Liaison. He has been involved with Building the Bridge Ministries since 1992, serving 13 years as the BTB Secretary from 1999-2012.
Wilbert Blandon has also served as WNOP, Men’s Ministry, and NAM Ministry Liaison. I am grateful for my service in these capacities and look forward to supporting Building the Bridge Ministries' mission and vision in the future.