Text Box:  First Lady Sharon D. Washington, B.S.N., RN

Text Box: The First Lady of New Grove Baptist Church is a native of Miami Florida, graduating from Florida A & M University with a Bachelors in Nursing and became a Registered Nurse in Florida, Kentucky and Georgia.  She is a graduate of Northwestern High School in Miami and currently serves as a musician for regular services and pianist for the Gospel Choir at New Grove Baptist.  She is the mother of one son, three daughters and one grand-son. Additionally, First Lady Washington coordinates the new members orientation classes and continues to be the chief supporter to the pastor in education, music and outreach programs.  Guided by a kind gentle spirit, First Lady Washington is an inspiration to many in the church family and community.    In the private sector, The First Lady works as an RN Team Leader  for the Clarke County Health Department in Athens Georgia.  Her major responsibilities include:  Child Health / WIC Programs including preventive health and maintenance health, counseling, physical exams, hearing & vision screenings, infants & children immunizations, & scoliosis follow-up.  Nutrition counseling & health education to women (prenatal and post-partum), infants & children.   Additional nursing services The First Lady has performed include an expanded role in Reproductive Health, Child Health, Adult Health, Teen Health and STD Services.  With the Midwifery Clinic (Athens Regional Hospital - Athens Georgia), the First Lady worked with Prenatal Services. The First Lady of New Grove is known for her supportive service to the church, community, agencies and friendly advise to parishioners, friends and collegiate's.  She is truly a devoted wife and mother. 

Text Box: Vikki Gaskin-Butler, Ph.D Minister of Education

Text Box: Education:        Spelman College, B.A. in Psychology, 1988 University of Florida, M.S. in Clinical and Health Psychology, 1991 University of Florida, Ph.D. in Clinical and Health Psychology, 1994 Emory University, M.Div., 2002   Professional Experience: The College of William and Mary, Psychologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology, 1994-1995 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Psychologist, 1995-1999 Samaritan Counseling Center, Clinical Psychologist, 2002-Present Minister of Education, New Grove Baptist Church, 2004-Present Co-Founder & Partner, VAM Consulting & Psychological Services, 2005-Present    Licensure & Certifications: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Texas, 1996 Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Georgia, 2002 Ordained Clergy, Florida, 2002    Awards & Honors: McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, 1988 Woodruff Fellowship for Theology and Ministry, 1999   Greatest Personal Achievements: Marriage to Dr. Malcolm B. Butler Giving birth to son, Malcolm L. Butler   Personal Mission Statement: To be the best servant of God that I can be, manifesting the divine within me in every way possible To engage the divine in all aspects of my life as an individual created by God, wife, mother, psychologist, preacher/pastor, writer, singer/musician To commit my life plans to God and allow God to order them To intuitively follow these plans and revise as necessary To pray for continued guidance and direction without ceasing To be grateful for everything that happens in my life Text Box: Home | Bishop Washington  | First Lady  | Minister of Education  | New Members | Historical Overview | Ministries | Inspirations |Calendar of Events | Staff & Board Members | Educational Highlights | NGBC Educational & Community Services | Computer and Internet Tutorials Text Box: Home | Bishop Washington  | First Lady  | Minister of Education  | New Members | Historical Overview | Ministries | Inspirations |Calendar of Events | Staff & Board Members | Educational Highlights | NGBC Educational & Community Services | Computer and Internet Tutorials