Archives: Team Members

Reverend Antoinette Brooks

Antoinette was born to Benny and Carmella Gaston on July 23. She graduated from high school and the central technical nursing school in 1990. In October of 1996 she married Kevin Brooks, both of Syracuse, New York, in Holy Matrimony. She has two daughters Britney and Benisha, one son in law and one future son in law, one grandson “Jayquon” and a granddaughter on the way! She has a degree in Physicians Management and Health Sciences, has been a Licensed Notary in the State of Georgia over a decade and a 5th degree Black Belt in Martial Arts. She is currently working on her BSN and is in her third year in Theological Studies. She is a proud member of Words of Faith AME in Mableton, GA.

Reverend Larry J. Lockett, Jr

We are abundantly blessed and deeply honored to have Reverend Larry J. Lockett, Jr. and First Lady Davida J. Lockett as the Senior Pastors of Words of Faith AME Church! With hearts full of excitement and gratitude, we give thanks for the mighty work that God is doing in our midst through their leadership—not only within the sacred walls of our Church but throughout our community. Reverend and First Lady Lockett warmly invite you to learn more about their calling and join us in following the divine will as we carry God’s message into the world, sharing the boundless love of Jesus with everyone we meet.

Reverend Darryl E. Miller

Reverend Darryl E. Miller serves as a church musician at Words of Faith. He accompanies the church choir each Sunday with his SOULful bass and serves as the church DJ on special occasions. Reverend Miller heads up the Seniors Ministry and drives the seniors to different venues for their activities. In addition to his duties as a regular van driver, he often volunteers to drive the van for other church excursions.

He is an associate member of the Women’s Missionary Society and he also teaches Junior High Bible Study. When called on to preach, he employs common sense wisdom, steeped in the Word, to deliver short, succinct sermons to which all in his audience can relate.

Sister Francille McCrary

Sister Francille D. McCrary serves as Financial Secretary for Words of Faith. In that capacity, she monitors all church financial transactions, ensures all bills are paid in a timely manner, and balances the books. “Do it as unto the Lord” seems to be her mantra as she willingly does whatever it takes to ensure that church financial processes flow smoothly, not concerning herself with who has responsibility for a given task. Sister McCrary also serves as a Senior Usher and co-chairs meal planning and preparation for church special events. She is a past member of the Trustee Board, Finance Committee, and Young People’s Division, and she previously served as the Church Secretary.

Brother Joel Callins

Music Minister Joel Callins has overall responsibility for the music programs at Words of Faith. He coordinates song selections, choir selection, and instrumental accompaniment each Sunday and on special occasions. The Joel Callins Mass Choir bears his name in recognition of his contributions to Words of Faith. The mass choir, along with the Men’s Chorus and the Youth Choirs have flourished under his leadership, and they provide inspiration and foster worship for the Words of Faith congregation.