Ordination Council

Moderator /Chairman - Bro. Ervin Etheridge - (910) 770- 0719

Bro. Ervin Etheridge was saved and baptized at 16, joining Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church. in 1980 he was elected and ordained at the age of 18 to the office of Deacon by Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church - Crusoe Island, N.C. Over the years he has served his community and the Dock Association in many capacities serving for the first time as moderator of the Association in 2006 and again in 2024. Bro. Ervin brings many years of church and associational administrative leadership to our Ordination Council and looks forward to serving God and advising churches and licensed ministers coming before the Ordination Council. 

Clerk - Rev. Micheal Lee- (843)-504-0897 - dom.dockmba@gmail.com

Rev. Micheal Lee is a dedicated servant of God with over a decade of pastoral experience. He was saved at a young age—just five years old—on September 29th, 2000. As he grew in faith, God placed a call on his life to preach, and he surrendered to that call at the age of 16.

Rev. Lee was licensed into the ministry on March 3rd, 2013, and was ordained on March 13th, 2016. Since then, he has faithfully pastored four churches, always striving to lead with humility, wisdom, and a heart for God’s people.

He now serves as the Associational Mission Strategist (AMS) for the Dock Missionary Baptist Association, where he continues to impact lives and encourage local churches in their mission and ministry. Rev. Lee is grateful for the opportunity to serve as Clerk of the Ordaining Council and looks forward to seeing how God will continue to use this council to equip and affirm His called servants.

Rev. John Roberson

Rev. John Roberson is a faithful servant of the Lord whose spiritual journey began in 1976 when he was saved by the grace of God. After decades of walking with Christ and serving in various capacities, John surrendered to the call to preach in 2009. Sixteen years later, he continues to follow that call with the same passion and humility that first stirred in his heart. On August 12, 2012, he was ordained into the ministry, after he accepted the role of pastor at Palmyra Missionary Baptist Church — a congregation he continues to shepherd with steadfast love and leadership.

Throughout his ministry, Rev. Roberson has remained committed to nurturing the spiritual growth of others, especially those beginning their journey in ministry. He considers it a true blessing to serve on the ordination council, where he is entrusted with examining and encouraging young men who have answered God’s call. For him, this is not just a responsibility but a sacred opportunity to help equip the next generation of church leaders with wisdom, faith, and sound doctrine.

In a time when many seasoned pastors are retiring or being called home to Glory, Rev. Roberson expresses deep gratitude for the young men stepping up to carry on the work of the Gospel. He finds hope and encouragement in seeing God raise up new voices to continue proclaiming His truth. Rev. Roberson's life and ministry stand as a testament to God's faithfulness, and he remains committed to serving, mentoring, and leading by example for as long as the Lord allows.

Rev. Stevie Baker

Rev. Stevie Baker is a dedicated man of God whose life is marked by faith, service, and a deep love for ministry. He was saved on January 23, 1992, a turning point that ignited his passion for Christ and set him on a path of spiritual growth and leadership. Answering the call to ministry, he became a licensed minister on August 29, 2007. After two years of faithful preaching and preparation, he was ordained in 2009.

Over the years, Rev. Baker has pastored three churches, shepherding each congregation with wisdom, compassion, and a heart for God's people. He is currently serving as the pastor of Jones Street Missionary Baptist Church, where he continues to preach the Word with boldness and clarity, leading his church in truth and love.

In addition to his pastoral work, Rev. Baker loves serving on the ordination council. He values the opportunity to pour into young ministers, offering guidance, encouragement, and support as they prepare to step into their own callings. 

Rev. Mark Hughes

Rev. Mark Hughes is a seasoned and faithful minister of the Gospel whose walk with the Lord began in 1982 when he was saved by God’s grace. Just three years later, in 1985, he surrendered to the call to preach, and in 1987, he was ordained into the ministry after accepting his first pastorate at Glendale Missionary Baptist Church. Since then, Rev. Hughes has dedicated nearly four decades to pastoral ministry, faithfully serving in seven pastorates across six different churches.

With 38 years of experience behind the pulpit, Rev. Hughes brings a deep well of wisdom, insight, and spiritual leadership to every role he undertakes. Currently, he is serving as pastor of Seven Creeks Missionary Baptist Church — a congregation he is leading for the second time in his ministry. His return to Seven Creeks is a testament to the trust and respect he has earned over the years from the churches and communities he has served.

Rev. Hughes also plays a vital role on the Ordination Council, where his many years of pastoral experience become a guiding light for young men stepping into their first pastorates. His heart for mentorship and dedication to the future of the ministry make him a valuable asset to those beginning their own journeys. With a steady hand and a shepherd’s heart, Rev. Hughes continues to invest in the growth and development of the next generation of spiritual leaders.