Meet Our Leaders

Dr. Ernest L. Reid, Jr is a native of Suffolk, Virginia. Reverend Reid was educated in the
Suffolk Public School System. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University, Newport
News, VA where he obtained a B. A. in Economics. Pastor Reid continued his education
with graduate work at The Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology Virginia Union
University, earning a Master of Divinity. He is also a graduate of Union Presbyterian
Seminary, earning a Master of Theology, with a concentration in Ethics. Pastor Reid has
obtained an earned Doctor of Ministry Degree from The Samuel Dewitt School of Theology
Virginia Union University. He has also done further course work at The Reading Hospital
School of Health Sciences in its Clinical Pastoral Program as well as within The Harvard
School of Business Young American Leaders Program.

In the course of his ministry, he has served on numerous boards and many organizations.
He is a preacher, teacher, workshop facilitator, and revivalist. With a heart for global
missions Pastor Reid visits and is involved in ongoing missions in Kenya. Rev. Reid
believes that global missions, community outreach and civic involvement are vital to making
the world a better place for all people. Rev. Reid is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc.

Rev. Reid has previously pastored in the states of Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is currently
the Senior Pastor of Second Missionary Baptist Church Incorporated, Chattanooga, TN. He
is married to the former Ms. Sherelle Harris of Richmond, Virginia and they are the parents
of two sons, Ernest III and Noah Zachery.

Lady Sherelle Harris Reid is a native of Richmond Va. and was educated in the Chesterfield
County Public Schools. A distinguished woman in her own right, Lady Sherelle earned her
Bachelor of Arts in History from Old Dominion University, Norfolk Virginia. As well as a
Master of Education from Carson-Newman University with an emphasis in Curriculum and
Instruction. She is a certified teacher and licensed to teach History and Social Studies grades 6-
12 and Exceptional Education grades K-12. Currently, Lady Sherelle works in the Social
Emotional Academic Development (S.E.A.D) Department at the district level within Hamilton
County Department of Education.

Lady Sherelle accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at her home church Quioccasin
Baptist Church, Richmond VA. Her knack for the spiritual development of youth is evident in
her ministry, as well as her professional life.  She has served in various capacities within the
church, working with youth, young adults, and women’s ministry. She has been active in Jack
and Jill of America, Inc, as well as other social and civic organizations. Ultimately her passion
lies in the spiritual and intellectual development of young people. She is a member of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

She is the devoted wife of the senior pastor of Second Missionary Baptist Church, Ernest L.
Reid, Jr. In 2003, the couple wed and together they are the proud parents of two handsome
young men Ernest III and Noah Zachery. When she is not serving in ministry, Lady Sherelle
spends her time actively pursuing her career and raising the couple’s two boys.

It is her prayer, that the Lord continues to use her that His Kingdom might be glorified.

Rev. John Perry, Jr.

Jessica Butler
Church Clerk

Marie Bowman
Church Clerk