A Legacy of Leadership - Congratulations to Dr. Julius R. Scruggs

Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church, Huntsville, Alabama

is the new leader of the National Baptist Convention, USA.

Written from Anaheim Hills, CA. For a number of years now when in Huntsville, Alabama visiting my parents I would attend church with them and often be blessed to hear the teachings presented by Pastor Scruggs. From my first time attending the church I have always been captivated by the spirit and the presentations of the Pastor of the First Missionary Baptist Church on Blue Springs road. I was especially impressed by the nature and spirits of the older men of the church whom I have interacted with on service projects through the invitation of my father.

On Thursday, September 13, 2009 the delegates of the Nasville, Tennesee based National Baptist Convention, USA elected Dr. Scruggs to serve as the organization's new president. The National Baptist Convention USA is the nation's largest and oldest predominantly black denomination with roughly 7.5 million worshippers. In his new capacity Dr. Scruggs is afforded an opportunity to further forge a lasting legacy of leadership and promote unity and understanding throughout his network of influence. As one of the newer members of his congregation in Huntsville, I offer my enthusiastic congratulations and offer prayers of support as Dr. Scruggs begins the transition period into his new responsibilites.

Everyday we are afforded an opportunity to make a change in the world and better the experiences of our neighbors and family. Hopefully, you will join in congratulating the entire National Baptist Convention USA, Dr. Scruggs, his family and congregation and spreading the spirit of unity and understanding through out your areas of influence. I look forward to following the continued Legacy of Leadership being lived by Dr. Julius R. Scruggs.