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Marvin Gilliam, Pastor

Rev. Marvin L. Gilliam, Jr. is the pastor of The Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Richmond’s Church Hill community. A Chesterfield County native, he was licensed at Union Branch Baptist Church and ordained at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church.

He holds degrees from Virginia State University and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Before entering full-time ministry, Pastor Gilliam taught music and led choirs in Richmond Public Schools for 12 years.

Dedicated to community engagement, he serves on the Henrico County Social Services Board, the Community Criminal Justice Board, and as Co-President of Richmonders Involved in Strengthening our Communities (RISC). He is a 2024 graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Henrico with their three children: Marvin III, Jameson, and Leila. Rooted in Romans 8:28, Pastor Gilliam leads with a heart for faith, service, and empowerment.

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About the mount carmel baptist church

The Mount Carmel Baptist Church has been a pillar of faith in Richmond, Virginia since 1887. Born from a thriving Mission Sunday School led by Rev. William H. White, the church was organized with support from Ebenezer Baptist Church and other local congregations. Rev. White became the founding pastor, and in 1888, Mount Carmel celebrated its first baptism—hailed as one of Richmond’s most beautiful spiritual moments.

As the congregation grew, new buildings were established to meet the needs of the church family—first at Saint James and Fritz Streets, then at 1303 North First Street, and finally, in 1958, to our current home at 3200 East Broad Street under the leadership of Rev. Dr. E.D. McCreary, Jr.

Mount Carmel has been faithfully led by a legacy of dedicated pastors. Today, under Rev. Marvin L. Gilliam, Jr., we remain committed to sharing God’s love, strengthening our community, and living out our faith boldly.

  • Min. Laticia Lee

    Director of Ministries

  • Min. Cornelius Greenhill

    Minister of Music

  • Deacon Cora Smith

    Diaconate Ministry Servant Leader

  • Trustee Sandra Alexander

    Trustee Ministry Servant Leader

  • Deacon Alfreda Greene

    Church Treasurer

  • Deacon Brenda Carter

    Church Clerk