Our Pastor

Reverend Joseph Perry, Jr. is an itinerant deacon who served under the leadership of his pastor, Reverend Dr. Jonathan L. Weaver at Greater Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bowie, Md. Reverend Perry was ordained at the 69th Washington Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 2019. His assignment at Greater Mt. Nebo included serving as the Minister to Men, leading weekly prayer meeting, Men’s Bible study and serving as a class leader. Prior to the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Reverend Perry sung with the Greater Mt. Nebo Brotherhood Choir, mentored 5th and 6th graders twice monthly and maintained a monthly outreach ministry at Autumn Lake Nursing and Rehab facility in Pikesville, Md.

Reverend Perry supports his wife Michelle in her weekly prayer call ministry which takes place every Wednesday, both in the morning and in the evening. He also leads outreach activities and monthly Bible study at Champ House Recovery Inc., Bowie, Md. Champ House provides housing and resources to men transitioning from addiction to recovery.

Reverend Perry received his Master of Divinity Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in May of 2020 He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from Virginia Tech in 1988 while competing in both track and football. 

He is an active Certified Public Accountant in the State of Maryland.

Reverend Perry and Michelle are the proud parents of 5 adult children and 8 grandchildren.