Leadership Team
Pastor Jim Roland
Founding and Sr. Pastor
BornĀ May 11, 1958 and raised in Nottingham, PA. Jim received the Lord as his Saviour at a young age. He attended and was a member of Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church from a child until 1993 when he left for his first pastorate. There he served the Lord, faithfully teaching Sunday School, singing in choir, along with singing in a gospel quartet. In 1991, God called him to preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to which he surrendered and has dedicated his life to ever since.
In 1975, a family singing group came to minister in song at a revival service. There, Jim metĀ and fell in love with Darlene Cannoy. They were married in 1977 and have served the Lord side by side now for 45 years. They have 3 children, all married now, and have been blessed with 8 grand children.
Derrick Roland
Associate Pastor
Saved at a young age and surrendered to Gods call to preach the gospel. He travelled with his family in evangelism for 11 years. Derek and his wife, Jewell along with their sons Jaxon and Dylan serve faithfully here at TGBC. They can be found working with the youth, directing VBS, providing special music and singing in the choir!