Staff
Baptist Grove Church
Rev. Reggie Wise
Minister of Discipleship
Rev. Reggie is a native of Florida. He is a recent graduate of Duke University School of Divinity and was a young adult minister. Rev. Reggie loves working out and traveling and his favorite sports teams are the Miami Hurricanes, Dolphins and Heat!
Julius Petway
Minister of Worship
Min. Cynthia Jacko-Wise
Special Project Coordinator
With a Master’s in Divinity and Counseling, Min. Cynthia is passionate about holistic health in the community and making resources equally accessible to all. She’s married to her seminary sweetheart, Rev. Reggie Wise. They have one furry son, Pooh Bear Honeycomb Wise. This Louisiana native enjoys learning and educating others about natural hair care and eating crabs!
Suzette Aiken
Outreach Coordinator
Suzette was born and raised in Durham, NC. She attended North Carolina State University, where she completed her undergraduate studies in Education, go PACK! Suzette later attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she received dual Masters in School Counseling and Mental Health. As a certified School Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Suzette is devoted to helping others thrive despite their trauma and life’s day to day stressors. In her spare time, Suzette enjoys gardening, watching sports, spending time with her family and friends, shopping, working out, and spoiling her pup, Louie Wes. In her professional work and personal life, Suzette is passionate about building community, creating connections, serving those in need, and empowering individuals to be their best selves!
Min. Katrina Tatum
Director of Ministries
Katrina is a native of eastern North Carolina and resides in Wake Forest with her husband Russ, children, and dog Ink. She is pursuing her M.Div. at Campbell University Divinity School. She has a great passion for incorporating her formal training in the disciplines of Project, Change, Process, and Risk Management in helping churches develop healthy systems through her work as a consultant with Ministry Architects. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time in nature
Lori Aboulmouna
Church Administrator & Engagement Specialist
Lori is an Alaska native, but calls the DMV her home. She is a graduate of Morgan State University with a degree in Psychology. She loves to serve and encourage others. She enjoys reading and spending quality time with family. Her favorite team is the SF 49ers!
Deacon Sylvia Jones
Youth Curriculum Specialist
Sylvia is a former high school Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Camp Leader and community mentor. She loves working with young people. Her favorite candy is Peanut M&M’s.
Rochelle Woodson
Finance Administrator
Sandy Stuart
Office Assistant
Sandy enjoys the opportunity to meet and serve members of the congregation. She is originally from Philadelphia and loves to spend time with her family at the beach!
Marrilynn Johnson
Youth Ministry Administrator
In September 1998, under the mentorship of Minister Patricia Duncan of Shekinah Glory Ministry. Marrilynn began World Mission Bible College and in July 2002, she accepted the call of God in her life (Isaiah 61: 1-3). Her love for both the saved and the lost, God moved her from World Mission to be active in her duties as a Minister in her community of Virginia with United Faith Christian Ministry in Feb. 2004 and was used prophetically on the Ministry team. In 2005, God opened a door for her to go back to school at North Carolina Central University where she received her Bachelor Degree 2010 in Criminal Justice Counseling. Where she had an opportunity to do an internship at Fulton Juvenile Facility in Atlanta Georgia and it really confirmed why she long to be a part of inspiring as well as giving guidance to youth and their family.
After receiving her degree Marrilynn relocated back to the Washington D.C. area where she continued her service with World Mission Ministry. Until 2019 when God led her to Raleigh North Carolina where she joined Baptist Grove Church and completed her Master Degree program October 2021 for Youth and Family Ministry at Grand Canyon University Phoenix AZ (online).
