Welcome to Wayman AME’s virtual community of diverse believers. Our theme "Operating in Excellence while Maximizing Every Opportunity" describes what we, as a body ofChrist, strive to achieve. Our desire for you is to experience God’s goodness and His grace.
Please engage with us where you are and be prepared to soar to new levels of spiritual growth. With all that happens in our daily lives, we need to connect through fellowship and prayer with those who are spiritually strong in the Lord. We are a generational church that addresses the needs of children, youth, couples, men, women and our seniors. Connect where and how you believe best and God will use you.
According to Acts 2:42-47, Wayman as a body and each one of our members, generously gives of our spiritual gifts and financial resources to experience miracles, unity and growth. Join us to uncover and live your true purpose in life and soar!
Rev. Robert A. Ray
Pastor
Greetings to all from Pastor Ray -
About Pastor Ray
Rev. Robert A. Ray was appointed pastor of Wayman A.M.E. Church in Frederick, MD for the second year in April 2015. Previously Pastor Ray served as Associate Minister at Tuner Memorial A.M.E. Church in Hyattsville, MD. Prior to Turner, he served as Pastor at New Life A.M.E. Church in Duluth, GA for nine years.
His pastoral ministry strengthens disciples and communities through his dedicated teaching of Crown Biblical Financial Ministry study. Pastor Ray served as Executive Director of the Capital Campaign at Turner Memorial. The campaign generated in excess of $1 million in commitments. Pastor Ray also coordinated the Prison Ministry Program at Cobb County Detention Center for five years. He headed the development and implementation of a grief ministry and curriculum while serving in ministry in Georgia.
Pastor Ray is an ordained itinerant elder. He earned a B.A. degree in English from Lincoln University (PA), and Master of Divinity degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center (Turner Seminary). He is the President of Caring Transitions, a relocation and downsizing company in the D.C. metropolitan area. He is married to Carla Maxwell Ray. They have two young adult college graduates, M. Diane Ray (Washington, D.C.) and R. Anthony Ray III (Atlanta, GA).