We the body of passionate baptized believers at the Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church strive to reach, teach, preach and train up a people who are proficient in ministry skills, in the word of God, and who will embrace who they are in Christ.  Also, a people who will strive to reach their full spiritual potential, thereby making a lasting difference in their homes and community.  It is our vision that the Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church will be a place of worship and healing for the community where all can find spiritual renewal a “citadel of hope.”

Our Sr. Pastor and Teacher

Dr. Charles E. Vinson, Sr.

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Dr. Charles E. Vinson, Sr. was born to the late Cora Mae Colquitt-McBurrough and the late Jessie Vickers on February 26, 1966 in Valdosta, Georgia.  He became a baptize believer at the Greater Pleasant Temple Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of the late Pastor, Reverend M.J. Hammond at an early childhood age in the mid 1970.  Dr. Vinson served as a Youth Usher.  Dr. Vinson joined All Nation Deliverance Center, Inc. in the early months of 1979 under pastoral leadership of Elder Willie E. Flowers, Sr., where he served as Youth President and Pastor’s Aide Attendant prior to his enlistment into the military.  Dr. Vinson as a young man assisted in the leadership of the church and served as a good example for all the youth of the congregation.  He was allowed to speak on several occasions during regular worship hour and served as Worship Leader.  He attended the public school system of Valdosta, graduating from Valdosta High in the Class of 1985.    He was enlisted in the United States Air Force as an Administrative Specialist from 1985-1988 receiving an honorable discharge.  During his military career, he attended and received several academic credits from the Community College of the Air Force.  He received the Air Force Achievement Medal and other letters of commendation during his tenure.  During his military career he came across countless souls that he lead and encourage in Christ through his life and his great speaking ability of God’s profound word.  He worshipped and served with numerous military churches.  Dr. Vinson, always found a way to serve as a supporter of their ministry.  Dr. Vinson will never forget the great Men of Valor he met during his military career that imparted the word of God and wisdom into his path.  Dr. Vinson became a license minister in February 1991 and ordained minister in March that imparted the word of God and wisdom into his path.  Dr. Vinson became a license minister in February 1991 and ordained minister in March 1995 at Valdosta Deliverance Evangelistic Center, Inc. (known as Evangel Temple) under the pastoral leadership of Dr. (Bishop) Henry E. Wright, II.

Our First Lady

Lady Evelyn Diane Vinson was born in Valdosta, Georgia on August 12, 1967 to Minister Betty J. Carter, the late Reverend Alvin Carter and the late Eddie Jones.  She was educated in the Valdosta City School System and was a member of the Valdosta High School Graduating Class of 1986.  She also graduated from the Mansfield Business College in 1988 located in Austin, Texas.  She retired from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office after serving since February 2, 1992 (22 years) as a Deputy Sheriff within the Court Division.
 
Lady Vinson is currently a dedicated member of the Greater Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.  She previously served as a former member of the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church (Valdosta, Georgia).  As a dedicated servant over the years within the body of Christ, she has served as a Church Clerk, Director and Member of Various Choirs, a Sunday School Teacher, a Member of the Pastor’s Aide Willing Workers Committee, Director of the Program Committee, Assistant in the Pastor’s Wives Ministry, and Assistant in the Sister to Sister Ministry.
 
Lady Vinson is married to her companion, friend, and lover, Pastor Dr. Charles E. Vinson, Sr.  She prides herself in being a wonderful, obedient, and submissive wife.  She believes that “every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. (Proverbs 14:1).”  She and Dr. Vinson have 5 children (Eddie, Darius, Erica, Latoya, and Eric).  They also have 2 daughter-in-laws (Chequita and Contessa) and 6 grandchildren (Karrington, Matthew, Marie, Allison, Kyleigh & Lezly).  
 
Lady Vinson is a woman after God’s own heart who loves God and people.  She believes that children of God should be filled with His spirit.  As a Christian woman (and as the First Lady), she believes in praying for her enemies, singing like an angel, speaking like a lion, teaching like a lady, and listening like a friend.
 
Lady Vinson is loved by the GMCBC family.  She is a beautiful person with a smile that saturates your soul, a touch that changes your life, a word that enlightens your flight, and a presence that brings essence. 

Lady Evelyn D. Vinson