Church Leadership

Meet the faithful servants who guide our church family with wisdom. love, and dedication

Rev. Tony A. Davis

Senior Pastor

Reverend Tony A. Davis serves as our Senior Pastor, bringing over three decades of faithful ministry and deep love for God's Word. Called to ministry in 1992, Pastor Davis has served faithfully at St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church before coming to Friendship Baptist. A U.S. Army veteran and former boxer, he gave his life to Christ in 1981 and began "throwing punches for Jesus." Pastor Davis graduated from Bethany Baptist Bible School and is passionate about impacting lives through God's Word. He is married to Beverly and blessed with seven adult children.

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30+ Years Ministry

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Army Veteran

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Father of Seven

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Bible School Graduate

"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

_{- 2 Timothy 2:15 (Pastor Davis's Favorite Scripture)}

Administrative Staff

Rev. Darlene L. Doughty

_{Assistant Pastor}

Rev. Doughty was ordained in 2015 and brings a wealth of ministry experience to our church. She served 31 years with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office before retiring to focus on ministry. An accomplished author of two books, she also had a radio ministry and continues her education at Lancaster Bible College pursuing her Master's in Divinity. She's been married to Walter for 54 years and is blessed with four children. Her favorite scripture: "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me."

Deacon Robert L. Barnes Jr.

_{Treasurer & Deacon}

Robert is a U.S. Army veteran who served our country with honor before dedicating his life to business and ministry. He owned and operated Adventures in Learning for 33 years and now runs Robb Barnes Financial Services. As a QuickBooks Pro Advisor, he brings professional financial expertise to our church. Robert has served in leadership roles at multiple churches and is committed to sound financial stewardship. He's married to Emily and is the proud father of four children.

Rev. Leonard A. Reaves

_{Minister of Music & Men's Ministry}

Rev. Reaves serves as our worship and praise leader, bringing energy and spiritual depth to our musical worship. He also ministers to the men of our congregation, helping them grow as spiritual leaders in their community. Born and raised in Vineland, New Jersey. He received his calling to ministry in 2021 and was ordained through the Bethany Baptist Association of South Jersey.

Deacon Garland Green

_{Chairman of Deacons}

Deacon Garland Green serves as our Chairman of Deacons, providing spiritual leadership and guidance to our congregation. His dedication to the church and commitment to serving God's people makes him an invaluable member of our leadership team. He works closely with Pastor Davis to ensure the spiritual and practical needs of our church family are met with wisdom and compassion.

Connect with Our Leaders

Our leadership team is here to serve, support, and guide our church family. Whether you have questions about our church, need pastoral care, or want to get involved in ministry, we're here for you. Don't hesitate to reach out and connect with us.