LeRoy Butler, Jr. was ordained as an Elder of Woodlawn Forrest in March 2000.  He serves in many capacities in leading the congregation.

LeRoy attended Valdosta City Schools, Valdosta State College, Valdosta Area Vocational Technical School, Southern Bible Institute, Alabama Christian School of Religion, University of Biblical Studies and Southwest Bible College & Seminary.

He and his wife Gloria have two daughters Tyrah Nichole Chatman (Evan) and Desdamona Marlana Butler.  They also have two granddaughters, Landyn Kai and Karsyn Lee.

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André R. Norwood serves as the Minister of Maturity and oversees the education department at Woodlawn Forrest. He also serves as the leader of Body Life Group 4, and he facilitates several workshops including “Gaining Your Soul in Fifteen Ways” and “Discovering Spiritual Maturity”.

André graduated from Valdosta High School in 1989. After graduating, he served in the United States Army, where he saw combat action in Operation Desert Storm and was awarded the Army Accommodation Medal. His education includes the Online School of Biblical Studies, the Fire Fighters Soul Winners Plan, The Practical Church Growth Workshop, and the personal training of Evangelist Leroy Butler, Jr.

He has authored several works since coming to Christ. These include “The Practical Guide to Fasting”, “How To Be Restored”, and “The Sound Theology Curriculum”. In addition, he has written an effective personal evangelism plan titled “The Necessity of Unity”.

André has a love for conducting personal, one- on- one Bible studies in order to lead others to Christ. His preaching style is illustrative and practical, and he has preached and conducted gospel meetings in several major cities.

Over the years, he has made many major accomplishments in the church. While conducting a gospel meeting in Adel, he baptized eleven people. He has mentored several young aspiring gospel preachers. He also developed and conducted a workshop called “Seven Steps to Being Better”. His most recent work is called “The Lose to Win Marriage Enrichment Workshop”.

He is married to Shalina Yvonne Norwood. They have one daughter, Alicia René Norwood.

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Alfonso Breeden is a deacon and serves as an usher. He is an Usher Team leader, assistant Body Life Group leader, a member of the Evangelism Ministry and the Homebound Ministry.

Bro. Breeden attended Valdosta City Schools. He also attended Valdosta State College and served in the United States Air Force. He has been employed at Weyerhauser Trus Joist for 25 years.

He is married to the former Lola McGill. They have four children, Fred, Brian, Cedric, and Tabitha. They are also the grandparents of nine grandchildren.

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Steve A. Myers, Sr. is an Elder and teaches the Timothy Class for boys in seventh thru twelfth grade.  He periodically instructs the adult class.  Steve co-chairs the Usher Ministry and is the Treasurer for Woodlawn Forrest.  He along with his wife, Belinda, served as Youth Directors from March 1999 until December 2012.

Steve attended Lowndes County Schools and served in the United States Army for three years.  He received an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from Georgia Military College in June 1985.

He has been a school bus driver for the Lowndes County School System for 15 plus years.

He is married to Belinda Myers.  They have three children, Steve Jr., Rena Wright (Tim), and Brandon who are all Christians.  They also have five grandchildren, Brianna, Caleb, Ayanna, Kenji, and Kameron.

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James C. Shearry, Sr. serves as an Elder, instructor for the Solid Foundation Class, and a member of the Minister’s Executive Staff.

At the West Adair Church, he served as a Deacon, Bible School Coordinator, member of the Finance Committee, and Bible School Teacher.  James has also served as Minister for the East Park Ave Church of Christ (now Newsome Street) in Hahira, GA, and served there for 14 months.

James attended Valdosta City Schools prior to serving two years in the United States Army as a military police officer.  He studied Industrial Residential Electricity at Valdosta Technical College and is retired from PCS/Phosphate in White Springs, Florida.

He is married to the former Francine Ceasar.  They have three children, Adrina Walker (John), James Jr., and Jennifer Thompson (Timothy) who are all faithful members of the church.

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Charles Black is a deacon, the chairman of the Transportation Ministry, and serves on the Usher Ministry.

He graduated from Valdosta City Schools and attended Georgia Military College and Valdosta Technical Institute. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served for four years. He retired from Northwest/Delta Airlines, after having worked for the company for 34 years.

He is married to the former Patricia Jeffery. They have three sons and seven grandchildren.

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Willie Ferrebee is a deacon and chairperson of the Audio-Visual Ministry. He also serves on the Usher Ministry.

Bro. Ferrebee graduated from Savannah State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and served in the United States Navy as an electronics technician for 24 years. He is currently employed with the Valdosta City Schools System.

He is married to the former Vanessa M. Redmond. They have three daughters, who are all members of the Church of Christ.

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Harry Howell, Sr. is a Deacon, Bible School Teacher, assistant Body Life Group Leader and is the Chairman of the Exterior Maintenance of the Building & Properties Ministry.

Harry has driven trucks for two plumbing companies in Valdosta for more than fifteen years.  He has served as shop manager and warehouse manager for Radney Plumbing Company for 15 plus years.

He is married to the former Eula Williams.  They have three children and six grandchildren.

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Marcus J. Pride is a native of Valdosta, Ga. He was born under the teaching of Bro. Luis Lugo, but raised under the ministry of Leroy Butler Jr. His parents are Bro. Samuel Pride and Sis. Geneva Pride. Marcus is the husband of Almarine Latrice Pride, and with his wife they have three children Morgan, Malcolm, and Matthew.

Marcus was ordained as a Deacon on August 11, 2019.  He also serves as the chair of Interior Maintenance on the Building and Properties Ministry, Prayer Warriors Ministry Leader, and an armor bearer for the evangelist and other gospel ministers who the congregation hosts. He is a devoted Sunday school teacher and assists A.R. Norwood with event coordinating for BLG 4 along with his wife.

Marcus has had the opportunities to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. His desire and goal is to see the Woodlawn Forrest congregation be the best it can be for Christ.

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William Paul Myers has been a member of West Adair/ Woodlawn Forrest Church of Christ for more than 35 years. He has served the church in numerous capacities in the role of leadership including Deacon and Building & Grounds Chairman.

Paul has served passionately as BLG 1 Leader for the last 30 years and is still serving in that capacity and being assisted by his wife Willie Mae.  This is the role which he finds to be most fulfilling.

The BLG was designed to be a source of personal contact with each member of the church within their assigned zone, with special emphasis and attention on new disciples. Through this program, each member is monitored for attendance at all services with special emphasis on worship service and being accountable one to another. As the BLG encompasses all members of the church, it involves all programs of the church as well. As a result of this program, many members have learned to be more accountable one to another, personal needs have been met, well-being and growth have been nurtured and ensured.

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