FLINT, Michigan — In recognition of local leaders and community organizations that partnered with the city of Flint through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Sheldon Neeley will honor ten local faith-based partners for their trailblazing work and leadership in our community.
Mayor Neeley will bestow the Keys to the City, Flint’s highest honors, to the honorees in a ceremony from 6 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 21 at The New McCree Theatre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event for honorees will follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
“We honor these faith-based champions for their leadership, for their bold and steadfast commitment to our community and for the beacon of light they provided to so many during a devastating health crisis,” Neeley said. “We honor them and their work to serve our families in extreme times of need and every day.”
The honorees are:
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Asbury United Methodist – Pastor Dr. Tommy McDoniel
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Bethel United Methodist – Pastor James Cogman
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Central Church of the Nazarene – Pastor Rob Prince
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Church Without Walls – Pastor Martez Warren
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Greater Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. – Bishop Roger Jones
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Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church – Pastor Samuel Berry, III
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Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church – Pastor Jeffery Hawkins
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Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church – Pastor Dr. Daniel Moore, Sr.
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St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church – Pastor Kevin Thompson
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Word of Life Christian Church – Pastor George Wilkinson
Honorees were selected from nominations in the faith-based community.
