First Rock Baptist Church Child Development Center, DC

Minister Anthony L. Minter first attended the First Rock Baptist Church at the age of nine. At the age of twelve, he received Jesus Christ into his life. He was baptized by the founding pastor of First Rock, the late Reverend Joseph W. King, Sr. Since joining the church Minister Minter has been consistent in attendance and steadfast in ministry. He has served our church faithfully as a Junior Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Bible Study teacher, and sang in numerous choirs. Minister Minter’s heart is to teach God’s word and proclaim it’s applicability to the Christians’ everyday life. Likewise, he seeks to make known to unbelievers that Christ is the only way to eternal life. In 1980, Minister Minter was licensed to preach the Gospel by Pastor King. In January 1999, he was ordained by First Rock’s second pastor, Minister Richard C. Corbin, Sr. Shortly after his ordination, on January 29th, the church membership overwhelmingly voted for him to serve as Assistant Pastor. After attending Howard University, Minister Minter was employed by Giant Food. In March of 1999, he retired with 21 years of service to become the full-time Assistant Pastor for First Rock Baptist Church. On October 23, 2004, Minister Minter celebrated his installation as Pastor of First Rock Baptist Church. He is married to the former Wanda J. Marable. From this union God has blessed them with 3 children, Vashti, Christina, and Anthony, and 1 granddaughter, Aidyn.