Greater New Salem, Missionary Baptist Church ("GNS") is pleased to announce the election of Pastor Cedric J. Nelms as Senior Pastor of GNS. Senior Pastor Elect Cedric J. Nelms is a native of Los Angeles, CA. He attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, holds a MA in Justice and Advocacy from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a graduate of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Development Institute. Pastor Nelms is currently working on his Doctorate of Ministry at Fuller and has been in the ministry for 20+ years. He has extensive knowledge working in community development, leadership principles, social justice, advocacy, and civic engagement.
Pastor Nelms has been married for 25+ years to Lady Karen Nelms, who is also a Los Angeles native; the two have 5 beautiful children. Lady Karen has a heart for worship and over 10+ years of experience in the area of mental health services, with knowledge in the area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has a heart for youth and young adults, especially young women.