Welcome to Mount Pisgah Baptist Church’s Veterans Page
Welcome, and thank you for visiting! This is our Veterans We Care Ministry Web Page for Mount Pisgah Baptist Church! This year we are doing a great thing for our Vets in this area.
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PASTOR DOWAND MALONE
GREATER FELLOWSHIP
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
THE SHIP | The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody
1401 East 30th Street | Sheffield, Alabama 35660 | (256) 320-7787 | greaterfellowshipmbc.org
PASTOR DOWAND MALONE BIO
Pastor Dowand Malone is a preacher, pastor, community servant, and visionary leader whose life has been shaped by a call to serve God and people.
Called to preach the Gospel at just eight years old, Pastor Malone has now spent more than 36 years proclaiming the Word of God. His ministry has been marked by a passion for biblical preaching, a heart for people, and a conviction that the church must minister beyond its walls.
In 2010, Pastor Malone followed God’s leading and founded Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, affectionately known as “The Ship,” in Sheffield, Alabama. The ministry began with 35 believers and, under his leadership, has grown into a congregation of more than 400 members. Greater Fellowship seeks to be a church where people can encounter Christ, grow in their faith, and experience the love of God in practical ways.
Pastor Malone believes ministry must reach both the spiritual and practical needs of people. Under his leadership, Greater Fellowship has become known for its commitment to serving the surrounding community through food assistance, clothing, utility assistance, outreach, prayer, and other forms of support for individuals and families experiencing difficult seasons.
That commitment to serving people is also demonstrated through The Love Closet, which provides clothing and other necessities to those in need, and Fresh Start Rehabilitation Center, an in-house rehabilitation and shelter ministry created to help individuals rebuild their lives and move toward stability, restoration, and a fresh start.
Pastor Malone is also committed to continuing his own growth as a student of Scripture. He is furthering his theological education through Perkins School of Theology, strengthening his work in biblical interpretation, preaching, and pastoral ministry.
His approach to ministry is rooted in the belief that preaching should not only inspire people on Sunday but also help them live faithfully throughout the week. Whether he is standing in the pulpit, serving someone in need, mentoring ministers, or working in the community, his desire is to make the love of Jesus Christ visible.
Beyond ministry, Pastor Malone is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is married to First Lady Rita Malone, and together they have built a family centered on faith, love, and service. They are the proud parents of JaLyric, JaHarmony, Caidon, and Caitlin, and proud grandparents of Major and Navy.
After more than three decades of preaching and years of pastoral leadership, Pastor Dowand Malone remains committed to the same calling that began in his life as a young boy: to preach Christ, love people, serve the community, and help others experience the transforming power of God.
Preaching Jesus. Serving people. Strengthening families. Making disciples.
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Mount Pisgah Baptist Church is honored to celebrate the brave men and women who have faithfully served our nation. We are excited to invite veterans, their families, friends, and members of the Jacksonville and Central Arkansas community to join us for our Veterans Day Banquet on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Held at the Curtis A. Green Community Life Center, 1026 Ray Road, Jacksonville, Arkansas.
This special evening is dedicated to expressing our heartfelt gratitude for the sacrifices, courage, and commitment of our veterans. Together, we’ll enjoy a time of fellowship, a delicious meal, inspiring moments of appreciation, and the opportunity to honor those who have defended the freedoms we cherish.
Whether you are a veteran, currently serving, a military family member, or simply someone who wants to say “thank you,” you are welcome here. We invite you to celebrate with us as we recognize our nation’s heroes and strengthen the bonds within our community.
Thank you for stopping by our page. We look forward to welcoming you to the Veterans Banquet and sharing this memorable evening with you.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13 (NIV)
We hope to see you on November 7!
Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
Honoring Those Who Served… Celebrating Their Legacy.