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Reverend Nelson's ministry started with a strong youth and children base through his employment with two Virginia churches and the position of Director of Youth and Evangelism Ministries for the Baptist General Convention (BGC) of VA. His ministry with the Teen Advisory Board of the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation and the Baptist Student Union of Virginia Union University moved him into a growing awareness of the social and life challenges of young adults and is evidenced by the growing number of young adults that call him pastor. Yet, Reverend Nelson has a seasoned personal church life guided by his parents, Deacon James Nelson, Jr. and Reverend Barbara Nelson that gives him a great ease and appreciation for his older and senior adult congregants as well.
Reverend Nelson currently serves as the seventh pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church; a church rich in history, yet with open arms for the present day and future needs of her people and community.
Reverend Nelson has a heart for working to meet the needs of people. Therefore, he is involved with several different community, church, and civic organizations. In 2009, he was named one of Style Weekly's "Top 40 Under 40". Reverend Nelson's commitments include:
Ministry Affiliations ~
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Board Member, Baptist General Convention of Virginia
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2nd Vice Moderator, Shiloh Baptist Association
Social and Civic Affiliations ~
- Co-President, RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities)
- Board Member, Culture Works
- Vice-Chairperson, The Gilpin-Jackson Center
- Board Member, Historic Jackson Ward Association
- Board Member, Elegba Folklore Society
- Board Member, Boaz & Ruth
- Board Member, The Shops at White Oak Village Community Development Authority
Reverend Nelson is married to the former Sharaza Cotman and they are the proud parents of Tyrone Jr., Sydney and Makenzie.
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