The Good Word with Tisha Lewis: Reverend Dr. Sandra K. James shares her “calling” to preach while serving in the military
“It was a calling,” says Reverend Dr. Sandra K. James, the newly appointed and first female Pastor of First Mount Zion Baptist Church. Pastor James joins us this week on The Good Word series and shares her vision, calling and message moving forward while making history as the first female Pastor of the 158 year old church. Pastor James is also a veteran and tells FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she received her “calling” to preach while serving in the military in the deserts of Arizona. Pastor James official installation ceremony takes place Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00pm at First Mount Zion Baptist Church on Dumfries Road in Dumfries, Virginia.
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