About Us

The Legal Ministry is comprised of both attorney and non-attorney members. Our attorneys have expertise in a variety of areas such as patent and trademark, corporate law, employment law, housing, criminal law, immigration, bankruptcies, divorces, child custody and consumer issues. Although the Legal Ministry does not provide legal representation, we will refer persons in need of represenation to licensed attorneys. The Legal Ministry continues to grow its services and offerings to meet the needs of the church and the community-at-large.

OUR BEGINNINGS

In September 1999, originating from the dynamic vision of Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr., Senior Pastor, Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church (GMCHC), came the birth of a new kind of ministry, a Legal Ministry. This ministry would serve as a legal resource center for the church body, addressing the specific legal issues that impact the Church and the church community. This call to service promoted various members of the church community to volunteer their time and talents to model God's love and support the legal needs of our Church and the community-at-large. Since January 2000, the Shepherds of the Pentateuch has existed to meet the legal needs, questions, and concerns of the Church. The Ministry has defined itself as a body of Christians from diverse legal backgrounds committed to providing instruction on a variety of legal disciplines. Known most for its seminars on issues such as Tax Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, Financial Management, and Corporate Law, and for its referral service, the Legal Ministry has achieved its goal.

ACTIVITIES

The Legal Ministry's ongoing activities include: Sponsoring seminars on a variety of issues led by distinguished members of the legal community including judges from the District of Columbia Superior Court Responding to telephone inquires from members of the church community on a wide range of legal matters Co-Sponsoring community service activities with other GMCHC ministries Providing legal education and general advice to the church membership and community-at-large Providing referrals for attorneys as requested and instruction on handling legal matters

RECENT ACTIVITIES

The Legal Ministry's recent activities include: Supported the Homeless Ministry with its Homeless Summit through attendance and recruitment of speakers who are recognized experts on legal issues facing the homeless community Hosted/Landlord tenant seminar to provide information and guidance on landlord/tenant issues. This was led by a District of Columbia Superior Court judge Hosted Family Law Seminar to provide information and guidance on family law issues such as child support, custody, divorce and post judgment issues. This was led by a District of Columbia Superior Court judge Partnered with the Homeless Ministry to distribute food and clothing to the homeless community in the District of Columbia

OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

Danée C. Gaines Adams, Chairperson Lenwood Faulcon, Treasurer Margary Rogers, Executive Administrator

Beverly R. Allen Vaughn L. Bennett Joyce Burnett Kevin L. Chapple Deirdre Cheek Natiya Tapper Curtis Candace Greene Rahkel Bouchet Jackson Charles W. James III Juli M. Jordan Ron Kimble Effie L. Lewis Barbara Mack Angela Minor Kevin Mosley Terrance Norflis Jaustin Ohueri Satoria Turner Danielle Tyler Uduak J. Ubom Goldie V. Walker

Please be advised that the information published on this website is provided as general information only and should not serve as a substitute for legal advice from an attorney or other professional familiar with your specific situation.