Executive Pastor Patrick Dillard

Elder Patrick Dillard is the son of the late J.D. and Margaret Dillard. He attended the 35th Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board and several other auxiliaries. Elder Dillard acknowledged God's call and made a full surrender to God's purpose for his life. He later joined Memorial Missionary Baptist Church and serves under the leadership of Bishop Larry B. Aiken.

He has a passion for the Gospel and a hunger for the presence of God in his life. Elder Dillard is most fortunate to share his life and ministry with his supportive wife, Fania. They have four children, Anainesha, Ezekial, Ma'Kayla, and Joya.

On January 22, 2006, Elder Dillard was appointed and consecrated Executive Pastor of the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church.

 

Executive Pastor Ricketts

Elder Kenneth Ricketts, Jr. was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He is the third child of seven. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from Southeast High School. He later took some college courses at Penn Valley and Longview Community Colleges.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and immediately upon his conversion, he sensed God’s call to the ministry. He was ordained in October 1992. He and his lovely wife, Karlene, have four children, two boys and two girls. He is the proud owner of a clothing store, KC’s Finest and is employed at Wendy’s International as a training store manager with a diploma in Hamburgerology. Elder Ricketts is devoted to doing the will of God and witnessing to all those to whom he comes in contact.

On January 22, 2006, Elder Ricketts was appointed and consecrated Executive Pastor of the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church.