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Congrats Pastor Timothy McLaurin, Jr., leader of Forest Park Community Church.

Formerly Forest Park Presbyterian Church, this 100+ year old organization was struggling to find direction. When Pastor McLaurin was led into this West Baltimore church, he was faced with the struggle that many Pastors are faced with today: The proper way to grow. He accepted the challenge of walking the fine line of how to make worship appealing to the youth, and inspire growth in the congregation, while showing the proper respect to the elder members of the congregation. With a mostly older and “set in their ways” congregation, his job hasn’t been easy, but he has managed to get the job done.

In less than three years, he has led FPCC to make major change, without losing focus. There has been structural change that has included a remodeled sanctuary, and the installation of much needed air conditioning, and an elevator. Procedural change has included expanding the Gospel Music Ministry, and the Youth Ministry, which has led to growth in attendance. And true to the “community” moniker, there has been a philosophical change to be more inclusive. In years past, this congregation has not taken advantage of the fact that it’s in a neighborhood that has quite a few houses of worship. However, under the leadership of Pastor McLaurin, FPCC has reached out, and seen the collective power of the Lord, when working together with the other neighboring churches.

In his short time as the leader of this congregation, Pastor Timothy McLaurin has both enriched and enhanced the legacy of this church, but also shined a light to give a glimpse of the brightened path that lies ahead for Forest Park Community Church.

He is married to the former Ms. Kimberly Rollins and they have three beautiful daughters Aaliyah Kimberly, Ariel Timia and Asyah Simone McLaurin.
Pastor McLaurin has a passion for global missions and evangelism, and for healing hurting people. He is passionate about God’s commission to make disciples, God’s command to love the Lord with all his heart, mind and soul and his neighbor as himself and God’s charge to equip and empower the people of God to do God’s work and God’s will.
He is a preacher, teacher, conference speaker, workshop facilitator, and revivalist who is ready, willing and able to serve in any capacity and any place that the Lord calls.

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