Business Phone: 410-832-6672

Office Phone: 410-922-2853

Email: rev_redd@outlook.com

Rev. Isaiah Redd, Sr., is an esteemed Elder in Full Connection with the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. Since 2012, Rev. Redd has diligently served as Pastor, demonstrating unwavering commitment and leadership within the church community.

Rev. Redd’s tenure includes distinguished service with the Baltimore-Metropolitan District at West Baltimore UMC, Infinite Grace Fellowship, Epworth Chapel UMC, and Mount Zion UMC. Currently, he serves as lead servant of Emmarts UMC where he has been instrumental for eight years. His journey into ministry began in 2001, as a Lay Speaker and Leader at Eastern United Methodist Church in Baltimore City.

Among his many achievements, Rev. Redd attained his Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary in 2017. Complementing this degree was his Bachelor of Science in Criminalistics from Kaplan University in 2010. Rev. Redd is currently completing his Doctoral Degree at the Ecumenical Institute of Saint Mary’s, focusing on cultivating relationships through racial discourse. 

Additionally, Rev. Redd contributes to the Baltimore-Washington Conference’s Health and Wellness Team, leveraging his expertise as a Medic and a Personal Trainer. Rev. Redd also leverages his love for racial discourse as a Brave Resourcer for the Conference for those churches that may require help with resolving racial conflict.

Rev. Redd’s dedication extends beyond the church, evident in his distinguished service as a US Army Veteran during Operation: Desert Storm. Outside of his professional endeavors, Rev. Redd finds joy in singing, fitness, watching mystery movies with his beautiful wife, Amali, genealogy, laughing at funny videos and advocating for racial justice. He also serves as a Clergy Mentor, guiding individuals through the ordination process. Family remains paramount to Rev. Redd, as he cherishes his 19-year marriage to Amali and their three children–Amaiah, Imani, and Isaiah, Jr. [Rock]. Grounded in his faith, Rev. Redd embodies the spirit of Galatians 5:1, encouraging all to embrace the freedom found in Christ’s sacrifice. His unwavering dedication to serving Christ and his community exemplifies his profound commitment to faith and service.

Office Phone: 410-922-2853

Email: satbguy@aol.com

D’Artangan Evans was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. At Purcell Catholic High School, he was an active choir and band member who was awarded Most Outstanding Musician in his senior year. By age twelve, the faithful member of First Baptist Church of Walnut Hills was singing in the Young Adult Choir and playing piano for the Sunday School. At fourteen, he was accepted into the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s official chorus. At sixteen, he became organist and assistant choir director for the Phillip Memorial CME Church. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the prestigious University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music and excelled in music composition and organ performance.

After college, Brother Evans moved to Brooklyn, New York where he worked as an organist and choir director for several churches throughout New York. He also played keyboards for a gospel group and an evangelist. This afforded him the opportunity to minister in Virginia, Colorado, California, New Jersey, and Texas and in countries including Canada, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. He also studied for two years at the New York Theological Seminary. Brother Evans continued his music ministry in several churches in Baltimore County including Locust United Methodist Church in Columbia, Maryland. To sharpen his musical skills, Brother Evans enjoys, attending workshops and conferences around the county.

Since 1986, Mr. Evans has been a public school teacher. He earned a Master of Science Degree in Music Education from Towson State University and taught in elementary, middle, and high schools in Brooklyn, New York and Frederick County and Baltimore County in Maryland. Mr. Evans always approaches his teaching career as an extension of his music ministry, and many of his former students can be heard joyfully singing throughout the year at Mount Olive. His work at Mount Olive is one of the greatest joys in his life. He feels extraordinarily blessed and humbled to be a part of this church and its music ministry.

D’Artangan Evans has been married since 1980. He and his wife have two adult children.