Purpose of the Occasion
On Lenten Friday, April 11th, while high school athletes were competing in sports, members of Christ the King Baptist Church Parishioners, who were in good standing but also willing and able, made their way to the church for an essential night of voting.
Deacon Cross began, “It’s a solemn occasion but an important occasion.”
Dorothy York later added, “Voted in compliance with the Constitution of this church. I thank God for you. I thank you for what you have done. You have not elected a pastor tonight. You accepted the recommendation,so do not vote on a pastor tonight.”
“Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr., is still the Pastor. He will be on your minds and your hearts until the day they tell you. When that time comes, what you have done tonight will give you a Pastor Elect,” added Dr. Pastor Crouthers.
“You have a Pastor Elect after Pastor John Wesley McVicker leaves.”
The Voting Process Explained by Deacon Harper
Deacon Harper presented a Recommendation for the Pulpit and went over the guidelines. The Pulpit Committee, a group of dedicated church members, was responsible for overseeing the selection process and ensuring its conduct- fairly and transparently.
Present Pastors:
Officiating: Pastor New Covenant Baptist Church Milwaukee WI, Dr. Fred L. Crouthers Pastor
Pastor Christopher Boston, Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church of Milwaukee,
Pastor Dr. Demetrius K. Williams, Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee
The Plan & Procedure According to The Constitutional By-Laws for the Church
On January 27th, the beginning of the selection process
The candidate is given the requirements and returns to the chairman within the time frame.
There was an interview
Met with the Board of Directors
The score ranged from 0 points to 34 points
Not Recommended 0-12 pts
Recommended 13-21 pts
Highly Recommended 22-34 pts
34 pts with Background and credit check
The Pulpit Committee voted Unanimously
Made to the Church Board
Vote on this special meeting
CTK votes in favor of Rev.Sinclair as the Pastor after July 20th, 2025
Dr. Pastor Crouthers
Accept the recommendation of the Report
So moved/Second
What is your pleasure?
Mark ballot
All parishioners were given instructions and then voted
After the process, Dr. Pastor Crouthers added,
“I want to commend you for keeping the order in a dignified manner.”
“The Spirit of God lives over here. It’s now what we say. It is what we do.”
“Boston and Williams will count the ballots tonight.
Members were selected to go with them to count the ballots.”
Results read
226 votes
226 YES
Dorothy York added, “We are a unified body of Christ.”
‘Sinclair will continue in his role of Executive Pastor. He will not become Pastor until Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr., retires and Sinclair undergoes the installation process.”
Pastor Treyvon Sinclair, Sr., becomes Pastor after his Installation.
The Pulpit Commitee finishes after Installation.
The closing Prayer led by Rev. Boston
“This is the Lord’s doing, and it’s marvelous in our eyes,” Pastor Boston added.
Pastor Boston said before his powerful dismissal prayer, “It began 40 years ago. It happened here. Uncommon, stand together. All ballots in an alignment confirmed what was said in the order. Thank God for what He has done.”
Reporter Jude 