Our Pastor, Reverend Cedric B. Holmes SR. is a man who has found favor of the Lord. He teaches and preaches the word of God according to the Holy Bible. Rev. Holmes is a native of Camden, New Jersey, educated in the city of Camden school system; a graduate of Manna Bible Institute for Biblical studies and received his B.S. from Covington Theological Seminary, Georgia. He is a graduate from Christian Stronghold Academy "Pastoring with a Purpose".

Our Pastor was ordained by the Bethany Baptist Association in 1996 and in 1997 called

to pastor the flock and oversee God's house at the White Oak Baptist Church,

Lindenwold, New Jersey. Under his leadership he has developed several ministries such

as: CDLC Tutoring Program, Men's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Prayer Ministry, Praise

Dance Ministry and Van Transportation Ministry.

During his tenure he has served on many boards and advisory's committees. He served

as an Advisory Counselor for Alcohol and Drug Counsel Camden County, New Jersey;

Advisor for Job Development Center; Member of the South Jersey Ministers Conference,

2nd Vice president for the New Light Union of Camden and Burlington Counties.

Pastor Holmes has a deep desire to see saints' develop spiritually and find their purpose

in the body of Christ.

His favorite scripture is Romans 12: 1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies

of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is

your reasonable service".  He is happily married to Sandra Holmes and they have 5 children.