MINISTERIAL STAFF 

Rev. Patrick Barrett, Youth Pastor       

Rev. Barrett began his ministry journey at the North Brentwood A.M.E. Zion Church, when the Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins was the Pastor. He preached his trial sermon, “Something good can come out of Nazareth”, on September 29, 2002. Additionally, while at North Brentwood, Patrick served as President of the Philadelphia-Baltimore Conference Varick Christian Youth Council (VCYC) in 2004-2008. This office allowed him to create programs and ministry initiatives that would serve the young people of the 75+ churches of the Philadelphia-Baltimore Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church. It is through this experience that he began to discover his calling into youth ministry.

Additionally, after serving as the Conference VCYC president, he was appointed by Bishop Warren Brown to be the first Philadelphia-Baltimore Conference Youth Minister in October 2008, with oversight over the newly developed youth department in the conference. These experiences have allowed him the privilege to travel across the country, including our churches in London, England, and the denomination as a whole to spread the good news of Jesus Christ and to advance the work of youth ministry in the life of the church.

Patrick is also currently pursuing his Masters of Divinity at the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and plans to graduate eventually.

Rev. Kathy Brown

Rev. Kathryn G. Brown has served in the preaching ministry for twenty-one years. Believing that she is called to preach the “down to earth gospel” of the “down to earth God”, Rev. Brown’s heart’s desire is to develop credible, committed Christian disciples. She currently serves as Episcopal Director of Christian Education for the Mid-Atlantic II Episcopal Area of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and as the Program Coordinator for the denomination’s Christian Education Department. In both capacities, God uses Rev. Brown to touch the lives of many through conferences, retreats, workshops, and worship services.

From 1993 to 2002, Rev. Brown pastored the Stephen Gill Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church in Landover, MD. During this time, she established both the Resurrection Academy and Back to School Festivals which took the church into the community in a meaningful way. God has opened many doors for Rev. Brown, allowing her to deliver inspirational messages and conduct productive workshops in both secular and sacred environments. One of the highlights of Rev. Brown’s ministry is serving numerous young people that God has entrusted to her care. She is currently a member of Judah Temple, A.M.E. Zion Church, where Rev. Scot C. Moore is the Pastor.

Rev. Brown earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Relations from Salem College in Salem, West, Virginia and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and Community Planning in Baltimore, MD.

Bro. David Deverteuil

Bro. David DeVerteuil preached his Trial Sermon on March 18, 2007 and received his Local Preacher's license in April 2007. Bro. DeVerteuil currently serves as Director of the Tribe of Judah Choir. He and his wife, Lisa serve as Department Heads for the Fellowship Department.

Rev. Crystal Lowe

Rev. Crystal Valina Lowe currently serves as the Assistant Pastor of Judah Temple A.M.E. Zion Church and actively serves in various ministry and leadership capacities within the local church. Before becoming a member of Judah Temple in 1997, Rev. Lowe actively served in various outreach ministries including street ministry, prison ministry, and homeless shelter ministry. Although outreach ministry is still her passion, Rev. Lowe also serves in the teaching ministries of the church and has developed and implemented various discipleship classes and workshops to equip the saints for works of service. Rev. Lowe is currently the ministry leader for Judah University (affectionately known as Judah U) which seeks to provide learning opportunities that equip persons to walk in the ways of God. In addition, Rev. Lowe’s compassion for victims of sexual abuse prompted her to organize a ministry called BreakThrough to help survivors triumph over the victimization of their past and walk in freedom and newness of life.

Rev. Lowe preached her Trial Sermon on January 24, 1999 and was ordained a deacon in the A.M.E. Zion Church at the 173rd session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Annual Conference in May 2002. She was ordained an elder at the 176th session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Annual Conference in May 2005.

Rev. Lowe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bowie State University in Bowie, MD, and a Master’s of Theological Studies degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.

Rev. Patrica Oliver

Rev. Patricia Oliver preached her Trial Sermon on March 28, 2004 and received her Local Preacher's license in April 2005. Rev. Oliver was ordained a deacon in the A.M.E. Zion Church on May 31, 2008 at the 179th Session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Annual Conference. She currently serves as Head of the Deaconess Ministry and Ministry Head for Special Events/Catering.