Rev. Dr. Julie Vaughn
Rev. Dr. Julie Vaughn was called into the ministry in May 1999. She was licensed to preach the gospel on August 22, 2005, by Rev. Dr. Lee Arthur Madison at St. John Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington. She was subsequently ordained five years later at First Baptist Church of South Richmond under Rev. Dr.
Dwight Clinton Jones. In 2008, she received endorsement from the Baptist General Convention in Richmond, Virginia, and later from the American Baptist Home Mission Society in 2014.
Throughout her journey, Dr. Vaughn became a board-certified chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains and founded Hope Angels Ministry. She recently completed her doctorate in bioethics in December 2023. Her academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Bioethics and Health Policy from Loyola University Chicago (2020), a Doctorate in Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity and Master of Christian Education from Virginia Union University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology.
Dr. Vaughn has served as the American Baptist Home Mission Society Area 7 WA liaison for the past seven years. She is actively involved as a member of the Kindred Health Equity Committee, serving as their Clinical Ethicist, and the Patient Safety and Reliability Committee, where she provides advisory support. Additionally, she is a member of the American Bioethics Humanity Society Affinity Groups.
Her passion is to empower others to utilize their gifts, talents, and services to make a positive impact. Dr. Vaughn is the author of numerous articles, including her upcoming publication in February 2025 titled The Role of the Hospital Chaplain at the End-of-Life Care: Case Studies of Healing, featured in the Journal of Ethics. She is also the author of Providing Chaplaincy to the Youth and Young Adults Marginalized in King County.
Currently, Dr. Vaughn serves as an associate pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle, Washington, and actively participates in various church committees. She is a mother, grandmother, and a devoted child of God, committed to seeking after God’s own heart. Her ministry is rooted in the scripture:
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” (Isaiah 61:1)
Reverend Ronald Wayne Burroughs Jr.
Welcome, Reverend Ronald Wayne Burroughs Jr.
Reverend Ronald Wayne Burroughs Jr. –
Born and raised in Bloomfield Connecticut, Ronald Burroughs Jr. is a faith, purpose, and values driven minister of God’s Gospel, who loves life, is an eternal optimist, and enjoys helping others find joy in their life journey.
After earning his degree at Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia, Ron ventured West to Seattle Washington after receiving an offer from Boeing, with whom he had interned throughout his matriculation at Morehouse. Once here, he furthered his education and received a Master’s degree in management and marketing from Seattle University.
It was during this time, that Ron received his true calling, under the mentorship and Pastoral guidance of Doctor Robert L. Manaway, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Embracing his role in ministry, Ron served Tabernacle as the Adult Bible Study Teacher for 9 years, under the tutelage of Dr. Manaway. During this time period, Ron also launched a ministry and workshop entitled Hip Hop Unwrapped, that brought parents and children together to watch top Hip Hop Videos, explore the lyrics, and jointly discuss the impact of the music on the minds and culture of our youth. This ministry had its launch event at Mt. Zion Church in Seattle Washington.
Post ordination in 2008, Ron’s journey led him to New Life Church, where he served as a teaching pastor, under the guidance of Pastor Troy Jones. Yet, the call of home was strong, and in 2023, Ron and his family returned to his roots at Tabernacle, to continue ministry and service.
Ron’s personal and professional life has also been richly blessed by God. Personally, he shares his life with his beautiful wife Tonish Burroughs, who serves as the new membership leader at Tabernacle. Together, they share 5 beautiful children, and as a couple, are pursuing their collective calling to launch “Love’s Lost and Found” ministry, that is intended to serve and enrich the lives of couples across the world. In the community, Ron served as the president of the Benson Bruins Youth Football and Cheer Program in Renton Washington, where he just stepped down after 9 years of service. Professionally, Ron currently serves as a Sr. Portfolio Manager at Microsoft, where he has worked for 16 of the last 18 years, with the other two years providing him with an opportunity to strategically consult with Facebook.
In the spirit of 1 Peter 4:10, Ron is extremely excited about the next steps of his journey, as he continues to watch how God uses his teaching ministry, professional career, and community engagement to serve God’s people, and further the evangelism of the Gospel.
EuGene Lewis
EuGene Lewis has been leading people to Christ since the age of twelve and has been in
pastoral ministry since 1984. He served as associate pastor of Oakwood University Church in Huntsville, Alabama for two years and Senior Pastor of Spokane East Central and Pasco Ephesus churches (district) for six years. Presently, Pastor Lewis has served as Senior Pastor of Emerald City Community Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1994.
Pastor Lewis is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. His professional career started out as a guard for the United States Airforce Basketball team. After four championships, four scoring titles, and nine years of service he separated from the USAF. Upon separation, he studied at Oakwood University receiving a bachelor’s degree in theology and Andrew University, where he earned a Master in Pastoral Ministry.
An effective communicator of God’s Word, Pastor Lewis is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives.
He and his wife, Johnnette (Pye), have been married since 1977. They are the proud parents of two adult children and one grandson, EuGene JM, Alexander, and Brandon.
Rev. Dr. Patricia L. Hunter
Milestones in 40 years of Ministry
Rev. Dr. Patricia L. Hunter
1981-1991
Master of Divinity, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Rochester, NY
Ordained to ministry by Mount Zion Baptist Church, Seattle, WA June 7, 1981
Called as Assistant Pastor to Dr. Samuel B. McKinney
Vacation Bible School Director, attendance of over 120 children
Ministry with survivors of sexual and domestic violence, Board member, Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
Director of Women in Ministry for the American Baptist Churches, USA
1992-2001
Field Representative with the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board, ABCUSA
Doctor of Ministry, Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO; Dissertation title: Womanist Theology, Womanist Thought: Effective Tools for Evangelism and Discipleship
2002-2011
Adjunct Professor, Seattle University, Black Church History and Womanist Theology
Adjunct Professor, Pacific Lutheran University, Womanist Theology
Faith and Values Columnist for the Seattle Times
Earned designation as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERä professional
National Financial Planning Ministry with clergy and church staffs
2012-2021
Adjunct Professor, Seattle University- God and Money
Minister of Outreach and Education at Seattle First Baptist Church
Director of Financial Wellness Programs, Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB)
Retired after 33 years from MMBB
Interim Minister of Worship, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Seattle, WA
Seattle Community Police Commission- Commissioner
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William Jackson
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