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★ Our Pastor ★

Rev. Dr. J.M. Wooten

Pastor & Founder
We are not just building a congregation — we are building disciples who carry the gospel into Wilson, into their workplaces, into their families, and to the ends of the earth.

Pastor Wooten has shepherded Higher Calling Baptist Church for over two decades, leading with a vision of disciple-making, faithful biblical preaching, and serving the Wilson community.

First Lady · Co-Founder
Our First Lady

First Lady Rev. Patricia Wooten

Co-laboring alongside Pastor Wooten for over two decades, First Lady Rev. Patricia Wooten serves the women, families, and ministries of Higher Calling with grace, wisdom, and a heart shaped by Scripture.

Her ministry has touched countless lives in Wilson and beyond.

Our Church Family

Together in service

Higher Calling Baptist Church is held up by faithful saints who give their time, their gifts, and their hearts to the ministry. Every name in these photos matters.

Ministerial Staff

2025

The pastors, associate ministers, and preachers of Higher Calling — called to teach, preach, and shepherd the flock through every season.

Deacon Staff

2025

Servant leaders who tend to the needs of the congregation — supporting pastoral ministry, caring for members, and serving the body of Christ.

Finance Team

2025

Faithful stewards who manage the resources God has entrusted to this ministry with integrity, transparency, and care.

What We Believe

Anchored in Scripture

I.

The Word of God

We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God — the supreme authority for faith, life, and practice.

II.

Salvation by Grace

We believe salvation is the free gift of God, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone, by grace alone.

III.

The Great Commission

We believe every believer is called to make disciples — beginning at home in Wilson and reaching to the ends of the earth.

★ Come Join Us ★

Sunday at 11 AM

You don't need to dress up. You don't need to know anyone. You don't need to have it all figured out. Just come.

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