Rev. Glenn G. Grayson, Sr.

Senior Pastor

Rev. Glenn Garrett Grayson, Sr., a native of Brooklyn, New York, received his early education in New York, graduating from the John Dewey High School. He matriculated at Livingstone College, receiving a B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1981 and a Master of Divinity Degree from Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina. In 1985, Rev. Grayson completed a yearlong residency program in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. In December of 1996, Rev. Grayson was appointed to Wesley Center A.M.E. Zion Church, located in the historic Hill District of Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to his current pastoral service, Rev. Grayson successfully pastured Third Creek and Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Churches in North Carolina.

Rev. Grayson is known for his hands-on and active approach to working with children, youth, and adults. He has held positions as a social worker with the Department of Social Services and as domestic violence therapist. Today, he shares his time and energy by serving of the boards of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Hill District Growth Fund, African-American Men & Boys Task Force of the Heinz Endowments and the United Way Board, Leadership Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Foundation. Rev. Grayson is the former president of the PIIN (Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network). He is also a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Rev. Grayson is married to Attorney Marsha C. Hughes-Grayson and is the proud father of Garrett G. Grayson, Jr. (Erikka), Shinora Grayson-Johnson (Harry), the late Jeron X. Grayson, and also the proud grandfather of Aniyah, Xavier and Nori. He is a mentor and father figure to many and a seemingly tireless advocate the most vulnerable.

Rev. Grayson has received numerous awards throughout the course of his pastoral ministry. On April 3, 2014, Rev. Grayson was recognized by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony honoring “Champions of Change” in the area of Gun Violence Prevention. Rev. Grayson remains committed to the work of creating a community invests in its children and families.