About Us

Overseer-Elect

Dr. Johnny Woods

Reverend Dr. Johnny W. Woods is a native of Evergreen, Alabama, and currently resides in Magnolia, Delaware.

Reverend Woods received Christ early at The Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church in Evergreen, Alabama. He became a First Pilgrim Baptist Church member in August 1993 and was later ordained as a Deacon.

He received his calling into the ministry in 1997 and was ordained in 1998. He was consecrated as the Associate Pastor of First Pilgrim Baptist Church in Camden, Delaware under Bishop Doreina C. Miles. His assignment included serving as the Pastor of Outreach Ministries and the Moderator of the Association of Independent Churches.

Rev. Woods was installed as the Senior Pastor and Founder of the Community Christian Worship Center in March 2006 by the Association of Independent Churches. In 2010, Pastor Woods began an Outreach Ministry at Emeritus Assisted Living and Genesis Healthcare facilities. 

Rev. Woods’ educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Wilmington University, a Master of Ministry from Christian World College of Theology, and a Ph.D. in Pastoral Studies from Newburgh Theological Seminary. Reverend Woods is a retiree of the United States Army.

He is married to Sister Anita Woods. They have five children and eight grandchildren. 

Reverend Woods is known for always having a song in his heart and can be heard singing praises at any time.