Abraham Walton Jr.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Abraham Walton Jr. is a native of Garysburg, North Carolina. He is the eldest child of the late Dr. Abraham Walton Sr. and Tonsa Walton. Abraham Jr. accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the of 7 at Salem Baptist Church in Emporia, Virgina. He was baptized by his father. Senior Pastor Dr. Abraham Walton Sr.
Abraham Jr. graduated from Gumberry High School in Gumberry, North Carolina. He then went on to receive his bachelor's degree in biology from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1984 he was commissioned into the U.S. Army where he served for 12 years.
In June of 1985 Abraham Walton Jr. married his beloved bride, Melanie Credle. The couple went on to have 3 children build a wonderful life together.
Abraham Jr. accepted his call to ministry in 1994 at his local church. He served as an Associate Minister, Minister of Music, Youth Bible Instructor and Co Director, as well as Sunday School Teacher. In 1996 he was ended his military service to pursue his purpose and attend seminary. In 1997 Pastor Walton Jr. was called to pastor the First Baptist Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma. During his 7-year pastorate, He received his master's of Biblical Studies & Ministry from American Christian College and Seminary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In May of 2008, Pastor Walton Jr. accepted the call to lead and serve the Corinth Baptist Church of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Over the last three decades Pastor Abraham Walton Jr. has held many positions with the Oklahoma Baptist State Convention. These positions include Certified Instructor, Chickasaw District State Congress, Vice Moderator at Large for Chickasaw District, and 2nd Vice President of the Chickasaw District Congress of Christian Education. In 2023 he was appointed the Moderator of the Chickasaw District Association.
Pastor Abraham and Melanie Walton Jr. are blessed beyond measure by God, their family, the members of Corinth Baptist Church, and the community of Ardmore. They are true servants of the Lord, and they live and teach the Word of God daily. The examples they have set forth are honorable and humbling.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Abraham Jr. graduated from Gumberry High School in Gumberry, North Carolina. He then went on to receive his bachelor's degree in biology from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1984 he was commissioned into the U.S. Army where he served for 12 years.
In June of 1985 Abraham Walton Jr. married his beloved bride, Melanie Credle. The couple went on to have 3 children build a wonderful life together.
Abraham Jr. accepted his call to ministry in 1994 at his local church. He served as an Associate Minister, Minister of Music, Youth Bible Instructor and Co Director, as well as Sunday School Teacher. In 1996 he was ended his military service to pursue his purpose and attend seminary. In 1997 Pastor Walton Jr. was called to pastor the First Baptist Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma. During his 7-year pastorate, He received his master's of Biblical Studies & Ministry from American Christian College and Seminary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In May of 2008, Pastor Walton Jr. accepted the call to lead and serve the Corinth Baptist Church of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Over the last three decades Pastor Abraham Walton Jr. has held many positions with the Oklahoma Baptist State Convention. These positions include Certified Instructor, Chickasaw District State Congress, Vice Moderator at Large for Chickasaw District, and 2nd Vice President of the Chickasaw District Congress of Christian Education. In 2023 he was appointed the Moderator of the Chickasaw District Association.
Pastor Abraham and Melanie Walton Jr. are blessed beyond measure by God, their family, the members of Corinth Baptist Church, and the community of Ardmore. They are true servants of the Lord, and they live and teach the Word of God daily. The examples they have set forth are honorable and humbling.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Melanie Walton
First Lady
Marriage Ministry Leader
Larry Benjamin
Associate Pastor
Brotherhood Ministry Leader
Debra Fields
Minister
Women of the Word Vice Ministry Leader
John Moore
Deacon Board Chairman
Warren Blackmon Sr.
Deacon Board Vice Chairman
Sunday School Assistant Superintendent
Senior Choir Social Committee Chairman
Cassandra Credle
Pastor's Assistant
Women of the Word 3rd Vice Ministry Leader
Youth Director
Meet the team
Melanie Taylor
Church Clerk
Women of the Word & Choir Recording Secretary
Women of the Word & Choir Recording Secretary
Walter Moore
Finance Chairman
Usher Board Assistant Instructor
Bernice White
Usher Board Ministry Leader
Joann Moore
Assistant Church Clerk
Laurie Washington
Finance Secretary
Usher Board Assistant Secretary
Dr. Phillip Washington
Usher Board Assistant Instructor
Dorothy Varner
Corresponding Secretary
Veronica Anderson
Nurses Guild Ministry Leader
Wilma Anderson
Usher Board Vice Ministry Leader
Gary Moore
Sunday School Superintendent
Zeno Scott
Hospitality Ministry Leader
Quantaja Reynolds
Young Adult Ministry Leader
Kendra Williamson
Women of the Word Ministry Leader
Kim White
Women of the Word 2nd Vice Ministry Leader Usher Board Recording Secretary
Carmen Moore
Women of the Word Instructor
Director of Choirs
Director of Choirs
Winaka Wood
Women of the Word Assistant Instructor
Donna Blackmon
Outreach Coordinator
Wanda Wynn
Web Design & Multimedia Coordinator
Dominyk Jones
Youth Department Ministry Leader
Armony Hicks
Youth Department Assistant Ministry Leader
Kendrick Williamson
Youth Department Chaplain
Tate Wynn
Youth Department Assistant Chaplain
Ta'Nya Jones
Youth Department Secretary
Natajha Cohee
Youth Department Assistant Secretary
Dr. Terrick Washington Sr.
Minister of Music
Anquanette Walker
Senior Choir Ministry Leader
Velvet Kendrick
Senior Choir Assistant Ministry Leader
Culinary Team Leader
Culinary Team Leader
Amelia Jackson
Senior Choir Assistant Secretary
Debra Kay Johnson
Senior Choir Program Chairman
Carl Fields
Culinary Ministry Leader
Tanya Revels
Culinary Team Leader
Laquita Williamson
Assistant Youth Director