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Rev. McCalister is an ordained minister of the Gospel. She has
recently moved to Rhode Island from Detroit, MI. She received her B.S.
(Central Michigan University), MBA (University of Detroit Mercy), and
MDiv (Boston University School of Theology). She is married to
Rev. Jabulani McCalister, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Providence,
RI. Rev. McCalister feels that her mission is to live up to the
potential that God has placed within her. She feels she will
accomplish this by continuing in her life-long pursuit to be a true
disciple of Christ.
Marie was a special education teacher in South Kingstown until 2001. Marie received a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Rhode Island College and more recently her M.Div. from Andover Newton in 2005. In 2005 she was also ordained at First Baptist Church in East Greenwich as their Associate Pastor for Elder Care and Women. Marie was called as the pastor of North Foster Baptist Church in February of 2007 where she still serves. Marie is enjoying her position as Elder Care director and is thankful that ABCORI, thanks to the Home Board, can be a leader in this area.
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Guest Services Manager, Linda Martin has been with ABCORI for 16 yrs. having first worked as Summer Camp Registrar from 1994-1998. Linda is married to Lucien Martin who works in Maintenance at Canonicus. She has 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Linda's joy in her work comes from helping people to experience the beauty, peace and tranquility of Canonicus and to encounter the God of Creation in this place.
Sandy is a member of the
Georgiaville Baptist Church in Smithfield, as well as one of its
delegates to ABCORI. She began working at the ABCORI office in November
2007 and is currently completing an Associate Degree in Administrative
Office Management at CCRI. Her love of Canonicus began when, as a child,
her Grandfather gave her a campership for her birthday. As often as
possible, she actively promotes ABCORI and encourages everyone to
participate in our development programs, especially the Annual Gathering
and American Baptist Women’s Ministries of RI.
Colleen
started working for the American Baptist Churches of RI in 1998 as
Summer Camp Registrar. In 2007 she became Administrative Assistant.
Before joining ABCORI, Colleen worked in the Human Resources Department
of Stanley-Bostitch for 12 ½ years. She has been married for 36 years to
Wil Tolhurst, Jr., who volunteers at special events for ABCORI and
Canonicus. Colleen continues to enjoy her ministry assisting all who
come to experience the peace and beauty of the Canonicus facilities.
Tina started working for ABCORI in 1999 as the "Weekend Hostess". She and her family resided on the Canonicus property. She is grateful her children have grown up here. Tina's job description has grown over the years. She now serves as Canonicus' Hospitality Coordinator and she also leads guests in team building initiatives on Canonicus' low ropes course. Before ABCORI she was an educational tutor for the Narragansett Indian Tribe with a strong background in Physical Education/Fitness and She truly feels blessed to be part of the camping/conferencing ministry at Canonicus.
Since May of 2011, David M. Brown has been serving as ABCORI’s Interim Executive Minister. Over the past 38 years, he has served as pastor and interim pastor for American Baptist congregations, missionary, national staff member with International Ministries, and theological educator. He currently hails from Ohio, where his wife, Ellen, is serving as Interim Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Newark. Dave is residing fulltime at Canonicus but will be commuting home from time to time.
