Leadership

Frederick Knuckles
Senior Pastor
Pastor Frederick Knuckles attended the American Baptist College, Ashland Theological Seminary and the International Bible Institute & Seminary. He holds the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling.
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Born in Cleveland Ohio, he is married to Lady Bregina Knuckles, a noted Worship Leader and Minister and together they parent four children and seven grandchildren. A gifted communicator, life coach, teacher and Friend.
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His achievements and recognitions are noteworthy. He has been honored as an Outstanding Contributor to Education, an Outstanding Communicator and Minister of the Year, as well as an African American Role Model by several organizations. He is listed in Who's Who in Religion and a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
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He serves as Pastor of the New Fellowship Baptist Church of Cleveland Ohio and Moderator of the Progressive Baptist Association Cleveland and Vicinity and serves as the chief visionary for its corporate affiliates.
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Pastor Knuckles oversees a project in Cuyahoga County to reduce the rate of infant mortality in the city of Cleveland and surrounding areas by providing education and referrals through local church's