Our Leadership
Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Walker, Sr.
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Walker, Sr., has served for nearly twenty years as Senior Pastor of the Faith United Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
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For twenty-five years he has been a sought-after pastoral caregiver on marriage. A board-certified pastoral counselor (BCPC) with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Dr. Walker holds degrees in business, theology, and a D.MIN. degree in Formational Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary.
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He and his wife, Benita, have been married since 1988 and have two married adult sons and four beautiful grandkids.
Benita J. Walker
First Lady
Benita Walker is a native Arkansan. She is married to Roosevelt Walker, Sr., the Senior Pastor at Faith United Baptist Church in north Nashville, where she is as the Co-Director of the Married & Couples Ministry and Women's Ministry Director.
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She and her husband have two sons: Roosevelt Jr. (Kristen) and Zachary (Dorinda) and four adorable grandchildren. They are the co-founders of Walker With You, LLC. A ministry rooted in serving and saving marriages through Jesus Christ.
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Benita is an alumna of Belmont University where she has worked for 20+ years. She’s in the Office of External Engagement, serves as co-advisor to the Black Student Association, on the HUB Advisory Council, the Staff Advisory Council, and the MLK Committee.
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One of her greatest joys is spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Event Planning and Decorating is a special talent that she possesses.
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Benita recognizes that she has a God ordained responsibility to speak the love of Jesus Christ in the life of others and she does not hesitate to comply.
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Her theology: "Be ready to hear from God in any situation and at any time!
ASSOCIATE MINISTERS
(L to R)
Alvin Hall
Christina Zimmerman
Harry Zimmerman
Frank Walker (not pictured)
