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Reverend T.D. Hughes

T.D. Hughes is a 21st-century inspirational leader who, on March 24, 2019, was inducted as the third and youngest senior pastor of Third Baptist Church of Chicago. Prior to his role as senior pastor, in 2010, Hughes served as the associate pastor of the Third Baptist Youth & Young Adult Ministry and, in 2018, performed the duties of Third Baptist operations manager. 

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Our First Family

One of Reverend T.D. Hughes’ most important roles is as a loving and devoted husband to his beautiful wife, First Lady Tonisha K. Hughes (married 2008), and proud father of their children Mia Madison and Kai Brooklyn. 

No one understands the pressures and demands on the pastor more than his family. Consequently, our first family is the most valuable voice that helps our pastor to maintain balance between his abundant ministry work and family time. 

Third Baptist Church of Chicago is fortunate to have a faithful first family led by an empowering senior pastor whose grace and love of Jesus enables him to lead his family, while loving and leading our church.

Our First Lady

“She is clothed with strength and dignity;  she laughs without fear of the future”  -Proverbs 31:25

When she speaks, people listen.
When she stands for a cause, it creates change.
When she leads with God first in her family, it is well.

The pastor’s wife commonly acts as the barometer of the family. A critical part of her ministry in the church is to her husband, and as such no one else in the congregation can fulfill this role. Her love, companionship, and friendship are vital to his strength and overall ministry of the church. 

First Lady Tonisha K. Hughes is deeply committed to the work of the Lord. She is a powerhouse wife and mother who through her faith in God has become her husband’s chief advocate. She is the bedrock of their family and the heart of the church. As the first lady, she provides care and support to the youth ministry.

Tonisha has an extraordinary anointing that allows her, in her own special way, to care for the congregation and provide unwavering support and counsel to her husband as he preaches the Gospel and does the work of the Lord.

Our First Children

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” -Psalm 139:14

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 NIV

“But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'” (Luke 18:16)

Mia Madison Hughes is the oldest of Pastor and Tonisha’s two girls. She is smart, sweet, and clearly connected to God.

Kai Brooklyn Hughes is the youngest of the two Hughes girls. She has a bold, fearless and keen sense of awareness.

1551 West 95th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60643

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Reverend T. D. Hughes

Senior Pastor | Third Baptist Chicago

2018 - PRESENT

T.D. Hughes is a 21st-century inspirational leader who, on March 24, 2019, was inducted as the third and youngest senior pastor of Third Baptist Church of Chicago. Prior to his role as senior pastor, in 2010, Hughes served as the associate pastor of the Third Baptist Youth & Young Adult Ministry and, in 2018, performed the duties of Third Baptist operations manager. 

Hughes is a respected leader in the business and finance community. He began a banking career in 2001 at Seaway National Bank and Trust under the leadership of the late Jacoby Dickens. Modeling the epitome of success throughout his career, Hughes elevated to senior associate vice president of J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank in Chicago. In this role, he provided prudent advice and personalized strategic solutions and wealth management for affluent clients in the Ultra High Net Worth Division. His finance credentials include FINRA and NASAA series 6, 7, 63, 65 securities and investment licenses, and three State of Illinois licenses. 

T.D. Hughes’ dedication to clients professionally is mirrored in his commitment to the church and community. He uses his financial expertise to educate and give back through financial literacy workshops for individuals and organizations. Hughes believes by providing a demystified, holistic approach to building wealth, he can help others utilize investments, money management, generational planning, and personal growth for financial stability, sustainability, and freedom. 

Academically in 2004, T.D. Hughes graduated with cum laude honors and completed his Bachelor of Arts in Speech and English from Chicago State University. He went on to receive his Master of Divinity at Northern Theological Seminary with magna cum laude honors and is currently working toward his Doctor of Ministry with completion in 2023. Hughes believes that education is vital to one’s overall success: “Education has the power to change one’s trajectory in the world. It is a tool that can motivate the mind, deepen one’s heart, and challenge your spirit to be better in all good things.” 

In the pulpit, Pastor Hughes is a prolific preacher who stirs the hearts of those who hear him with his open and honest delivery of the Word of God. His practical and dynamic teaching and preaching style helps those he connects with to apply Scripture’s timeless truths to their everyday lives. 

Known for his heart, humor, vision, and creativity, T.D. Hughes is inspired to leave a positive mark and legacy on the church, community, city, and nation. “We want to see the church be a place of hope, encouragement, and light in our increasingly chaotic communities, city, and world. In this next chapter of my life, I am humbled to have the opportunity to build a vibrant and impactful ministry that meets people where they are and includes services such as education, housing, health care, technology, youth, senior, and other social programs.” 

T.D. Hughes is married to the lovely Tonisha K. Hughes. They are the proud parents of Mia Madison and Kai Brooklyn. 

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COVID-19 Information

According to the CDC

Quarantine

Quarantine if you have been in close contact (within 6 feet of someone for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone who has COVID-19, unless you have been fully vaccinated. People who are fully vaccinated do NOT need to quarantine after contact with someone who had COVID-19 unless they have symptoms. However, fully vaccinated people should get tested 5-7 days after their exposure, even if they don’t have symptoms and wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days following exposure or until their test result is negative.

When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19

Most people do not require testing to decide when they can be around others; however, if your  healthcare provider recommends testing, they will let you know when you can resume being around  others based on your test results. 

For Anyone Who Has Been Around a Person with COVID-19

Anyone who has had close contact with someone with COVID-19 should quarantine for 14 days after  their last exposure to that person, except if they meet the following conditions: Someone who has been fully vaccinated and shows no symptoms of COVID-19 does not need  to quarantine. However, fully vaccinated close contacts should: 

  • Wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days following exposure or until a negative test result.
  • Get tested 5-7 days after close contact with someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
  • Get tested and isolate immediately if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. 

Someone who tested positive for COVID-19 with a viral test within the previous 90 days and has  subsequently recovered and remains without COVID-19 symptoms does not need to quarantine.  However, close contacts with prior COVID-19 infection in the previous 90 days should: 

  • Wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days after exposure. 
  • Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and isolate immediately if symptoms develop.
  • Consult with a healthcare professional for testing recommendations if new symptoms develop. 

Domestic Travel During COVID-19 (Fully Vaccinated People) What You Need to Know

  •  Delay travel until you are fully vaccinated. 
  • Check your destination’s COVID-19 situation before traveling. State, local, and territorial  governments may have travel restrictions in place. 
  • Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required in indoor areas of public transportation  (including airplanes) and indoors in U.S. transportation hubs (including airports). • Do not travel if you have been exposed to COVID-19, you are sick, or if you test positive for  COVID-19. 
  • If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, get tested both before and after your trip.

During Travel, Masks Required

Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required in indoor areas of public transportation  (including on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within,  or out of the United States and while indoors at U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and  stations. Travelers are not required to wear a mask in outdoor areas of a conveyance (like on  open deck areas of a ferry or the uncovered top deck of a bus).

Protect Yourself and Others

Follow all state and local health recommendations and requirements at your destination,  including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet (2 meters) apart from others. 

Travelers 2 years of age or older should wear masks in indoor public places if they are:  not fully vaccinated 

  •  fully vaccinated and in an area with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission o fully vaccinated and with weakened immune systems 
  •  In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded  outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully  vaccinated like an outdoor festival or sporting event. 

Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol). 

After Travel

You might have been exposed to COVID-19 on your travels. You might feel well and not have any  symptoms, but you can still be infected and spread the virus to others. People who are not fully  vaccinated are more likely to get COVID-19 and spread it to others. For this reason, CDC  recommends taking the following precautions after returning from travel. 

Domestic Travel During COVID-19 (NOT fully vaccinated people) RECOMMENDED Self-quarantine and get tested after travel:

  •  Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after returning from travel. 
  • Check for COVID-19 testing locations near you  
  • Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if you test negative at 3-5  days. 
  • If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.