Dr. Gerald M. Dew
Pastor Gerald M. Dew is the humble pastor of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois (19 years) and the former pastor of the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas (16 years). He is married to Marva Dew and is the father of Reverend Samuel and Eboni Dew. Pastor Dew has earned the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Texas Southern University; Master of Arts in Theology, Houston Graduate School of Theology; Master of Divinity, Northern Theological Seminary; and Doctor of Ministry, Northern Theological Seminary. Pastor Dew serves at Northern Theological Seminary, Lisle, IL in several capacities including: Director of the Southside Center for Urban Leadership, Director of Master of Arts in Urban Leadership Degree Program, Doctoral Thesis Supervisor, and Affiliate Professor. In addition, he is Leader of the Ministers Conference, Illinois Missionary Baptist State Convention (former Convention President); Dean of Pastoral Development, North Woodriver District Association; Founder and Executive Director, Major Impact Ministries, Inc.; and Dean, National Baptist Congress. Pastor Dew has two publications: A Pilot Project for A Future Informed Leadership Development Process at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Jigsaw Puzzle Leadership.