Pastor Tyrone E. Nelson...


 

The Reverend Tyrone Nelson is a native of Richmond, VA. After completing his public school education, he earned his Associate of Science in Business Administration from the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College; a Bachelor of Science and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University; and a Master of Divinity from The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

Reverend Nelson's ministry started with a strong youth and children base through his employment with three 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 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. Under his pastorate the church has seen monumental growth and the addition of new educational and social entities.

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. Most recently in the year of 2007, he re-established the church as an Overflow Shelter for the homeless of the community during the winter season. Reverend Nelson's commitments are of impact and purpose:

Ministry Affiliations ~

• Board Member, Baptist General Convention of Virginia
• Member, Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and Vicinity
• Member, Jackson Ward Clergy Association

Social and Civic Affiliations ~

• President, RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities)
• Board Member, The Citizens Advisory Group for the Adult Career Development Center
• Vice-Chairperson, The Gilpin-Jackson Center
• Member, NAACP
• Member, Richmond Crusade for Voters
• Member, Urban League of Young Professionals-Greater Richmond
• Steering Committee Member, The Weed and Seed Program for Gilpin Court
• Board Member, Historic Jackson Ward Association
• Board Member, Elegba Folklore Society
• Member, GREATT (Greater Richmond Empowerment Advocacy and Think Tank)
  

Reverend Nelson is married to the former Sharaza Cotman and they are the proud parents of Tyrone Jr., Sydney and Makenzie.