CNANJ Leaders
Dr. M.K. Baxter
The youngest son born to Mother Ida Baxter and the late Bishop A.D. Baxter, Dr. M.K. Baxter is the Pastor and Founder of the Cathedral of Love Church located in Willingboro, NJ. From his early years, he knew God had a call on his life.
While attending Lincoln University, Dr. Baxter met and married the lovely Lilly Jasper. From that union four beautiful daughters were born; Tracey, Kirtrina, Patricia and Tramaine.
In early 1978, God commissioned him to start a church in the community of Willingboro, NJ, which was started in his home with his immediate family. Because of the growth of the church they were able to purchase a three-acre track of land which would eventually be used for a new edifice. This edifice exemplifies an example of the vision of Dr. Baxter.
Because of the vastness of the vision, other ministries were birthed; The Cathedral Bookstore & Gifts, C.O.L.B.I. (Cathedral of Love Bible Institute), and C.O.L.C.A. (Cathedral of Love Christian Academy). He continues to share new visions with the congregation on a regular basis as he challenges them to “Catch the Vision”.
Dr. Baxter strives to be the example he expects his people to be. He labors untiringly in the ministry and has a great passion for reaching the unchurched and teaching them the ways of God. In recognition of his years of labor and deep commitment to the church and his community, Dr. Baxter was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in June 1997.
The motto of the The Cathedral of Love is “Our Doors Swing on Hinges of Love”. Our mission is to meet the needs of the people by communicating God’s word, educating God’s people and celebrating God’s presence. Dr. M.K. Baxter lives this motto and vision daily. He is open, accessible and full of love for God’s people.
Jonathan Leath
Pastor Jonathan M. Leath is a man who loves Jesus Christ! He has an intense desire to help people discover their purpose and achieve the plans God has for their lives. Although he grew up the son of a Baptist preacher, Jonathan didn't commit his life to Jesus until his freshman year in college. His passion for souls has helped him share the message of hope with hundreds of people. His humorous, yet insightful approach to sharing the Gospel has allowed him to speak to people from all walks of life. He is a much-sought-after speaker and motivator who has the ability to inspire people and to motivate them to pursue God's best for their lives.
Jonathan served faithfully as the Executive Administrator of Agape Family Worship Center in Rahway, NJ for more than 10 years. On March 25, 2007, Jonathan and Kamili were commissioned by Pastor Lawrence Powell of Agape to plant a new church in Burlington Township, NJ. Destiny Family Worship Center held its first service on Easter Sunday April 8, 2007 at the township’s Fountain Woods Elementary School.
Pastor Jonathan is the president and founder of Leath and Associates, LLC, a leadership development, training, and consulting firm. Leath and Associates specializes in strength-based learning tools that help organizations grow and individuals succeed. He is also president of the Burlington Center Mall Ministry, a parachurch ministry that offers a variety of services for churches in the Burlington County area. He is also an adjunct professor at PneumaLife School of Ministry, Rahway, the host of “DiscoverHOPE Today" with Pastor Jonathan Leath, a weekly radio broadcast that airs Sunday mornings at 6:30 on WFIL AM 560, and chairman of the Speaker's Bureau for the Burlington Township School District Young Men's Conference. Pastor Jonathan earned an undergraduate degree in Marketing from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Philadelphia Biblical University.
Pastor Jonathan has been married to the lovely, Kamili, for 12 years. They are the proud parents of three children: Jael Alicia, Jonathan Mishael, and Joshua David. The family resides in Moorestown, NJ.
Pastor Horace W. Pritchett, Jr.
Pastor Horace W. Pritchett is a man on a mission. He has been in ministry for over 26 years extending around the world: Haiti, Madras India, China and London. Pastor Pritchett’s vision is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ “Changing the World One Life at a Time”.
When Pastor Pritchett was called by God to visit Haiti 26 years ago, he saw real life stories of poverty he had never encountered. He knew he had to do something. “When I went back to the states, I realized how blessed we were, how much we had, “I knew I had to do something with that blessing”. Pastor Pritchett averages seven to eight trips a year to Haiti. Now more than ever, Pritchett is looking to raise awareness for the natural disaster that struck the country. He has worked with Mother Eleanor Workman in Haiti for 26 years and the Church of God in Christ orphanage. Pastor Pritchett also works with Pastors in the US providing assistance and knowledge for their work in home and foreign missions.
Pastor Pritchett is the husband to Rene and father to Brennen and Kelley, who work faithfully by his side in all areas of his ministry. He is the founder and Pastor of Faith Tabernacle Community Church – Church of God in Christ located in Clayton, New Jersey. His journey began on August 5, 2001 with a handful of members. Nine years later, the church owns 10 acres of land and is currently in an aggressive building project for a new edifice.
Ministry to the local community is one of the main missions of the church providing holiday baskets, supporting graduates with books and school supplies, helping local families who need assistance to heat their home or pay their rent.
Faith Tabernacle’s purpose is to build up the body of Christ through local discipleship, national partnerships and international support of indigenous mission activity in areas such as: Haiti, Africa and China.
In October 2005, Pastor Pritchett took a trip to Georgia to aid the victims of hurricane Katrina. In December 2005, the church took another trip naming it: Christmas Express to St. Joseph Louisiana to aid the victims of hurricane Katrina and Rita. The Mayor of St. Joseph, Louisiana has officially declared December 15, Faith Tabernacle Community Church Day.