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Pastor Damion M.BriggsPastor Damion M. Briggs
The doctrine that guides Pastor Briggs’ ministry is “Live a life that is holy and acceptable unto God”. He believes that the best example of a true relationship with God is a life that is lived with obedience to God’s Word and with love towards mankind. Pastor Briggs received and accepted his calling from God in 1990 and was ordained as a minister of the Gospel in 1998 at Second New Saint Paul Baptist Church (SNSP) under the leadership of the late Reverend Dr. Edgar L. Williams, Sr. where he served as Youth Church Minister, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Institute Instructor and, Trustee Instructor during his tenure at SNSP November 2001 from among several applicants Pastor Briggs was selected as Pastor of Eastern Community Church (ECC) in Brentwood Maryland with a membership of 8 members. Within two years he led them from a small 1,658 SF building located in Brentwood, Maryland to its current 8,516 SF new church home located in Landover, MD where two worship services, 7:30 A.M. and 10 A.M., are held. Under his leadership the church has experienced an astounding growth and continues to grow leading disciples to Christ Jesus. To effectively augment the growth, several ministries have been birthed to help promote Christian growth and to provide community outreach. Pastor Briggs has been able to expand his ministry and leadership beyond the walls of Eastern. In addition to his role as pastor he currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of the National Capital Baptist Convention (NCBC), Budget oversight and Enrichment and Health Chairman for the Missionary Baptist Ministers Conference of DC & Vicinity. He formerly served on the Evangelism Advisory Board for the National Baptist Convention USA Inc., Under the umbrella of NCBC he was the Executive Producer of the conventions first CD recording and release of “Reaching the World for Jesus.” He has traveled abroad preaching and teaching the Good News of Christ Jesus where he continues to do several times a year. He also Embraces the use of technology and social media in helping to carry forth the mission of the church by reaching those beyond the walls of Eastern Community Church. He was recognized as the “Best and Most Focused Community Outreach on a Consistent Basis” by Blessed and Highly Favored Ministry and Magazine in November 2004 and was elected by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, Inc. to receive the 2007 Dream Keepers Award in recognition of his community service work. He accepted a Citation for Eastern Community Church from the Maryland 47th Legislative District in recognition of the church’s 2016 Annual Unity in the Community event. Pastor Briggs was also honored at WYCB Radio and Praise 104.1 Annual Prayer Breakfast in March 2017 for his ministry being a vital part of the community. He is married to Dr. Selena E. Briggs, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS. They have one son, Daniel. |