Minister Evelyn Perkins

Evelyn Perkins is a native of Alabama. She’s the daughter of the Rev. John P. Perkins and Gladys Perkins’ of Shelby, Alabama. She’s one of twelve siblings, and the mother of one adult Son, Michael. Evelyn has been a member of the Convent Avenue Baptist Church for over seventeen years. On March 9, 2009 Evelyn preached her initial sermon and became licensed to preach the Gospel by the Convent Avenue Baptist Church on March 9, 2009, under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr. where she is currently an Associate Minister. She’s an active member of the following ministries such as: 7 A.M. Sunrise Praise and Prayer Ministry, the Greater Harlem Nursing Home Ministry, the Yes We Care Ministry, Wednesday’s Bible Study Coordinator and Worship Leader. These are a few of the ministries that I am affiliated with.

Some of her academic credentials and work experiences include a Master’s of Science Degree from the Fordham University at Lincoln Center in Leadership, Adult Education and Human Resource Development, May 1997; a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with Honors from the College of New Rochelle, August 1995; and an Associate of Arts Degree from Borough of Manhattan Community College, May 1976 (New York). Evelyn is currently pursuing a Master’s of Divinity Degree from New York Theological Seminary, New York. She has worked in many areas of the business world such as: Public School Teacher, The City of New York, Districts 11 & 9; Adjunct Instructor for the College of New Rochelle, Co-op City Campus, Telecommunications Nynex (Verizon), New York Theological Seminary as an Administrator, and Uth Turn as an Intern. She has also served as the Delegate Representative for the United Federations of Teachers and on the Election Committee for the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors.