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Apostle Craig Coates
Founding & Senior Pastor
About
Rooted in Christ. Growing together.
Founding Pastor
Apostle Craig Coates
Apostle Craig Coates is the Founding Pastor of Fresh Start Church. For more than two decades, he has led with a shepherd's heart and a builder's vision, planting seeds of grace across Glen Burnie and the surrounding communities.
His teaching is Scripture-anchored, practical, and full of hope — designed to move believers from information to transformation. He is passionate about discipleship, cultural relevance, and raising up the next generation of Kingdom leaders.
"Everyone deserves a fresh start. That's not just our name — that's the heartbeat of the Gospel."
Apostle Coates and his family have made Glen Burnie home for many years, and he continues to invest in the spiritual, educational, and practical wellbeing of every person who calls Fresh Start their church home.
Meet Our Team
A team called to serve you.
The leaders below give their time, gifts, and hearts to serve Fresh Start Church. Photos are being added — reach out through Plan Your Visit to connect with any ministry lead.
Evelyn Mason
Licensed Pastor
Sherrell Carr
Licensed Elder
Kingdom Culture University
JJ
Jackie Jackson
Chair
Board of Trustees
MB
Mary Brookins
Co-Lead
Finance Team
DB
De Bo Rah Robertson
Co-Lead
Finance Team
DC
Deborah Cobey Freeman
Co-Lead
Kingdom Culture University
Kimya Savoy
Co-Lead
Kingdom Culture University · Singles Ministry
RO
Robin Owens
Lead
Property Ministry
AM
Albert Mason
Lead
Security Ministry
RS
Ray Sawyer
Lead
Safety Ministry
DB
Dario Burley
Co-Lead
Armor Bearer Ministry
Tim Morris
Co-Lead
Armor Bearer Ministry
Rick Payne
Co-Lead
Baptism Ministry
SD
Sheree Day
Co-Lead
Baptism · Events Planning
DG
Desiree George
Lead
People Ministry
JM
Jackie Moore
Lead
Bereavement & Grief Support
IA
Isha Alston
Lead
Health and Wellness Ministry
KW
Kenita Williams
Lead
Praise and Worship Team
WR
William Ray-Robinson
Director
Choir
DW
Donte Wright
Lead
Musicians
DO
Deja Oliver
Director
Dance Ministry
JL
Jalen Lamkin
Co-Lead
Media and Audio Ministry
EM
Erik Marbury
Co-Lead
Media and Audio Ministry
EH
Eunice Harris
Lead
Communion Stewards
Sandra Bryant
Licensed Deacon
Ushers Ministry
Margaret Austin
Licensed Deacon
Greeters
JW
James Williams
Lead
Parking Ministry
Anthony Ashley
Licensed Deacon
Men's Ministry
George Hawkins
Co-Lead
Men's Ministry
Valerie Lawrence
Lead
Women's Ministry
AK
Alan & Karen Drew
Co-Leads
Marriage Ministry
RV
Richard & Veronica Hill
Co-Leads
Marriage Ministry
TD
Traci Diggs
Lead
Young Adult Ministry
GS
Gerrell & Shemari Mills
Co-Leads
Teen Ministry
NM
Nyia Mills
Lead
Children's Ministry
KA
Kelli Ashley
Lead
Marketplace Ministry
BW
Billie Woods
Lead
Community Outreach
LW
Leslie Wiggins
Lead
Nursing Home Facility Ministry