The cross pictured here is found in our santuary and on our church's official stationary. While it is known by several names, it is most frequently referred to as a budded cross. The name comes from the trefoil ends (for the trinity) that adorn this form of the cross.
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A Native of Hampton, Virginia, the Rev. Dr. Martin E. Bolton is a graduate of Howard University and the Princeton Theological Seminary. Our pastor since 1982 is civic minded. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Detroit Chapter of the NAACP. In addition to being the founding president of the Ministerium of the ICCC, he has also served the council as Conference Program Director and Moderator of the budget. He was granted an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree in 1977 from Detroit International School of Ministry. "The Reverend " as he is affectionately called is a member of the Board of Preachers of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Moorehouse College. He led our church on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in March, 1996.
Rev. Patricia J. Gordon was educated in the Washington, D.C. schools and received an undergraduate degree from North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, North Carolina, and a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University School of Divinity. Rev. Gordon is a former Peace Corps volunteer and missionary in Africa. She brings to People's Community Church an international and diverse background that enables her to minister over a broad spectrum of people.
Min Lois M. Gales
Assistant to the Ministers
Mrs. Lois Gales attended school in Hamtramck and in Highland Park, Michigan. She graduated from Highland Park High in January, 1950. After graduation she enrolled in Highland Park Jr. College, and worked at Bathwell Drug Store. I joined East Lake Baptist Church when I was a young teenager.IShe satisfactorily completed two years of Ministerial Training courses and graduated with honors from Word of Faith School of Ministry (May,1977); received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian Thought from William Tyndale (May,1999); and thirty hours towards a Master of Divinity Degree from Logos Christian School, Michigan Extension Campus.
Ms. Margaret A. Coleman
Assistant to the Ministers for Social Services
Ms. Margaret Coleman is a native of Michigan. She has served as a social worker, administrator and college professor during her 35 year career. She retired from Lincoln University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1989 and returned home to Detroit. She enjoys her position at P.C.C. as the church's social worker. Ms. Coleman was also a professor at Spring Arbor College. She enjoys some leisure time activities along with new opportunities and challenges.
Rev. Charles Thomas Jr.
Rev. Charles Thomas, Jr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio the 4th of 10 children. He is a veteran of the United States military service with 6 years of service. Currently he is employed at the U.S. Postal Service as Manager of Postal Operations for the City of Southgate. His Christian experience includes serving as an Usher, Sunday School Teacher and Ordained Deacon. Licensed to Preach in 1990 and ordained in 1993, his studies included Theology and Counseling at William Tyndale College. He is also a published author of a inspirational book entitled, "What Is My Purpose". Rev. Thomas is married and is the father of two children.
