Deacon John R GreshamOne who brings out of his treasure things new and old, Father Deacon John R. Gresham, Jr., M.Div., draws forth the rich wisdom of African Christian faith to glorify Christ in his writings that recollect the dignity and grace of his forebears. Deacon ohn's relatable application of insights from saints is borne of his ministry with teens at Saint Basil the Great Orthodox Church in Hampton, Virginia.Deacon John is a native of King William County, VA and a graduate of Virginia State University. He studied at the Virginia Union University School of Theology and was the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, West Point. He converted to Orthodox Christianity in 2014 and completed the St. Stephen's Certificate in Orthodox Theology from the Antiochian House of Studies in 2018. The same year, John was Ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Grace Bishop Thomas. Deacon John serves at the Saint Basil the Great parish in Hampton, VA where he is also a Teen SOYO advisor. He has served on the national board of the Fellowship of St. Moses the Black. He is a Ranger at York River State Park in Williamsburg and Membership Staffer at the Greater West Point YMCA. Deacon and Shamassy Brenda have been married for 30 years and reside in West Point. Read More Read Less