Pastor Benjamin Carroll

Florida Field Coordinator

Benjamin Carroll Jr.  pursued his secondary education at Florida Memorial University. He earned his Master of Divinity Degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta Georgia.  He began his professional service in ministry as the Youth Minister of New Calvary Baptist Church in Southwest Atlanta in 1995. He later became a staff member of the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta where he was ordained in 1997. He would go on to become the Senior Pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Starkville, Mississippi and to serve on staff full time as Pastor of Evangelism and Missions for the New Birth Baptist Church of Miami under Bishop Victor T. Curry. Pastor Carroll is also the proprietor of the Living Greater Counseling Center LLC where he provides professional counseling to the community. He has served as the Senior Pastor of the Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, Florida since May 2005 and is a 30-year Veteran of the United States Army Reserve retiring at the rank of Major from the Chaplains Corp in 2023. Pastor Carroll has two daughters and believes that God has empowered him to empower people to Live Greater. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and has affiliations with the Children's Defense Fund, NAACP, Past President of Florida East Coast Northern Fellowship (NBC) American Baptist Churches of the South(ABCOTS), West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability, 

KENYA CHANEY MADISON

Kenya C. Madison, Senior Director of Healthier Delray Beach, a Palm Health Foundation initiative, has spent much of her life and career dedicated to service. A life-long, multi-generational resident of Delray Beach, FL. Kenya has focused keenly on erasing the stigma of mental illness. Providing support to children, youth, and families, Kenya is a pioneer, creating new channels for people to get the help they need in community-based settings—our schools and the faith community. In her current role, she has been a leader in integrating the topic of mental health supports in the faith community, and a strong advocate for equitable standards of care for the community. Under Kenya’s leadership, the Healthier Delray Beach network has expanded to include county-wide, state-wide, and multi-state partnerships.

Timothy Griffith

Minister Timothy Griffith, is a member of the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church of Pompano Beach Florida.  He can be seen weekly on YouTube, as the 1 Minute Preacher; sharing words of encouragement and biblical truths. He owns TLG Fashion LLC, specializing in fine men's apparel, for over a decade. Minister Griffith is an avid golfer,  an advocate for the homeless population, and a social activist who works with the Broward County Sheriff's Department, Faith in Florida, and local pastors and faith leaders to address community concerns and voter suppression. He hosts a weekly Broadcast that keeps South Florida communities informed about important news and information that matters to the Faith Community

Rev. William F. Richardson, III

Rev. William F. Richardson III is a dynamic preacher, visionary leader, and dedicated humanitarian serving the St. Lucie community. With nearly two decades of pastoral experience, he has been instrumental in transforming Grace Baptist Church into a thriving faith-based institution committed to spiritual growth, social justice, and community empowerment.
Grace Baptist Church successfully acquired a $1.5 million sanctuary on five acres of land, expanded its ministries, and strengthened its digital presence to reach an even broader audience.
Beyond the pulpit Rev. Richardson is an advocate for social justice and civic engagement. As President of Florida’s National Action Network under the leadership of Rev. Al Sharpton, he has spearheaded voter engagement initiatives, organized statewide advocacy efforts, and created coalitions with organizations such as the NAACP to address pressing social issues. His dedication to justice has led him to be an influential voice in movements tackling voter suppression, racial inequality, housing and economic disparity.
Nationally recognized for his leadership, Rev. Richardson serves as the Assistant General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., and plays a key role in shaping the future of faith-based advocacy. He has also been a trusted advisor to the Conference of National Black Churches, where he led initiatives in collaboration with the CDC to combat vaccine hesitancy in African American communities, helping to facilitate the vaccination of nearly two million individuals.
Rev. Richardson is completing his Master of Divinity at the Virginia Union University Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology. He also is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at United Theological Seminary.
A proud father of KylaRae , mentor, and community builder, Rev. Richardson continues to inspire change through his commitment to faith, justice, and the empowerment of others.