The Leadership Team
“Spiritual leadership is knowing where God wants people to be and taking the initiative to get them there by God’s means in reliance on God’s power.”
John Piper
Meet the Team
We Are Better Together
Being a pastor, minister, church leader or staff is more demanding than ever, and includes far more than spiritual leadership. Third Baptist Church of Chicago is fortunate to have the dedication and commitment of capable leaders who come from all walks of life.
“It takes a village,” and our village is led by Senior Pastor T.D. Hughes and a talented group of leaders who are servants first. Their role is to make sure our church is working to achieve its goals and mission, while helping people to experience Change, Growth, and Purpose.

Reverend Tyone (T.D.) Hughes
SENIOR PASTOR

Reverend
Pierre Keys
Youth & Young
Adult Pastor

Reverend
Francine White
Ministerial
Leader

Minister
T. Alexis Owens
Communications & Marketing Consultant

Minister
Marlo Hodges
Director of Operations

Reverend Michael Gorrell
Team Lead of IT and Infrastructure

Reverend Isaac Greene
Director of Finance

Paula
Brown
Chairwoman
Trustee Board

Elizabeth
Whitaker
Co-chair
Trustee Board

Deacon
Derrick Jones
Chairman of
Deacon Board

Deacon
Lynette Miller
Co-chair of
Deacon Board

La Nita
Robinson
Executive Pastoral Administrative Assistant

Cortri
Trotter
media director

Brigette
Newson
Youth & Young Adult Team Lead

La Donna
Robinson
Director of
Food Pantry
