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
