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Bio - Short Version
 

Joseph B. Covington, Pastor-Teacher


Birth and Education
Born in Washington, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1960
Bachelors of Theology Degree from United Christian College Goldsboro, North Carolina 
Master of Science in Education Degree from Elmira College Elmira, New York
Post-Graduate Education Administration Studies at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, Massachusetts 
Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Christian College Goldsboro, North Carolina


Family
Pastor Covington and Lady Esther D. S. Covington married August 1983
Joseph Benson II born November 28, 1987
Frank Lewis born March 18, 1989
Brittany Helena born December 8, 1992


Pastorates
Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church, Corning, NY July 2005 – Present

In His Service
Minster, Beautiful Plain Baptist Church, Binghamton, NY August 2002 – July 2005
President, Alliance of Interdenominational Ministers Southern Tier of NY 2008 - Present
Deacon, Beautiful Plain Baptist Church, Binghamton, NY November 1990 – July 2005
Trustee, Beautiful Plain Baptist Church, Binghamton, NY January 1986 – November 1990


Community Contributions
Interim President and CEO of the Broome County Urban League, Binghamton, NY
Served on the committee to bring universal pre-kindergarten Binghamton, New York
Served on the Board of Directors for the Roberson Museum and Science Center
Founder of the Grace Memorial Funeral Home

Professorships
Dr. Covington has served on the faculty, in an Adjunct or in a Guest Lecturer capacity at the following universities and colleges.
Adjunct Faculty, Binghamton University, SUNY, Binghamton, NY
Guest Lecturer, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY
Guest Lecturer, Elmira College, Elmira, NY
Guest Lecturer, Davis College, Johnson City, NY  

 

Awards & Recognitions
Man of Distinction, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Nu Omega Chapter
Father of the Year, Friendship Baptist Church, Corning, NY
The Plaque of Merit, Black History Month Committee, Elmira, NY