Reverend Joan Prentice
Minster of New Members

Reverend Joan Prentice was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA to Mattie and Samuel Broom. She was licensed to preach the gospel in March 1994 and was ordained in October 1998.

She currently serves as the Minister to New Members and is responsible to prepare new members for membership through new member classes, baptism and right hand of fellowship. Her Pastoral responsibilities include continued education for new members through bible survey classes and topical workshops. In addition, she also handles all administrative duties involved with membership to Mount Ararat Baptist Church.

Her ministerial mission is to encourage and disciple new members so that they continue to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She also strives to see that they would be active participants in the life and ministry of the Church as they realize God's purpose in His church and their lives.

Rev. Prentice is a graduate of Carlow College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. In 2005, she received a Masters of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

She and her husband, Marvin are the proud parents of Erica, Nikkisha, and Marvin, Jr. and have four grandchildren (DaRon, Iyana, Excel, Cassius and Truth).

KEY SCRIPTURE: Romans 1:16-17