Our Pastor

Pastor Damon Jay Allen accepted the call to Christ in 1996 under the leadership of Pastor Willie F. Johnson. During this time, he fell in love with the gospel and found strength through worship and service to the church. Pastor Damon rarely missed service whether it be choir rehearsal, bible study, or prayer. However, his favorite service was Sunday school, where Pastor Damon learned how to properly study the bible and was drawn to preach. In 2000 Pastor Damon felt the call to ministry and was licensed to preach. In 2012, he met his beautiful wife, Crisshara and by 2013 they were married. He also joined her in worship at Peace and Goodwill MBC under the leadership of Pastor Mark C. Holloway. 

One of Pastor Damon’s greatest accomplishments was the 1000 People Praying event that he had a great hand in organizing and bringing to fruition.  This program reached out to the community and united them to pray for peace and grace. 

In 2019 Pastor Allen was installed as Lead Pastor of Zion Progress MBC. During his short time he has been successful in reaching both seasoned and new members with his vibrant and energetic style. Pastor Allen has instituted virtual services and giving which played a pivotal role in connecting with senior members during the COVID-19 pandemic and maintaining a healthy community during stressful times.

Pastor Allen also sits as a board member for the non-profit Empower My Future that mentors and guides the less fortunate. Also, he is a volunteer board member for the Community Development Fund that assists in the needs of the community. Pastor Allen also sits with various employee resource groups, men’s alliances, and community groups to positively impact his environment. 

Pastor Allen truly is a servant leader and is proud to serve as a voice of change in the community and business world.

Pastor Allen is the husband of one wife, father of three beautiful children, and the friend and brother of many.