Our Pastor
Reverend Cornelius J. E. Lloyd
Rev. Cornelius J. E. Lloyd is a native of Savannah, GA. Educated in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Cornelius graduated from Hershel V. Jenkins High School in 2001. In 2005, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in business and African American Studies from Georgia State University. In that same year, Cornelius heard the voice of the Lord calling him into ministry.
For 8 years, “Mr. Cornelius,” as he was known to his young people, faithfully served a nonprofit agency in Atlanta, Ga. working with children of incarcerated parents. The agency, Foreverfamily, Inc. (formerly known as AIM) provided him with the opportunity to learn about the nonprofit sector, grow professionally and spiritually, and mentor young people.
In 2007, Reverend Lloyd gained admission to Columbia Theological Seminary (CTS) where he graduated with a Master of Divinity - May 2010. While attending seminary Lloyd was inducted into the 2009 class of Outstanding Atlanta. Upon graduation, he received his license to the ministry of the Gospel in June of 2010. From 2010 to 2016, he served as the Minister to Youth, Young Adults, and College Students at Ray of Hope Christian Church – Decatur, GA under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, Senior Pastor. On March 15, 2015, Lloyd was ordained into Christian ministry by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Region of Georgia.
After serving the Metropolitan Atlanta community for 15 years, Reverend Lloyd and his
wife Ashley relocated to their hometown - Savannah, GA - with their two children, Kyla
and Victor. He served as the Associate Pastor for Youth & Young Adults at Little Bryan
Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Marvin L. Lloyd is the Senior Pastor.
Since his return to Savannah, Lloyd has served the community in various capacities with the State of Georgia Department of Community Supervision as a Community Supervision Officer, Community Coordinator for the Savannah-Chatham Eastern District, connecting citizens with resources as a part of the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative. In 2019, Cornelius joined the staff of Xcel Strategies – A Mentoring Network where he currently serves as the Mentoring Director - Chatham County. Lloyd has also served as the Asset Building Coordinator with Step Up Savannah – established to address poverty reduction.
Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Williams, Lloyd was hired to serve as the Assistant Pastor of First African Baptist Church of East Savannah – Savannah, GA, in August 2022, the first in the church’s history. On January 15, 2023 the congregation voted to have Rev. Lloyd to become Pastor-Elect. On April 30, 2023 Rev. Cornelius J.E. Lloyd was installed as the 15 th Pastor of First African Baptist Church of East Savannah.
Reverend Cornelius J. E. Lloyd believes that God can do exceedingly abundantly above everything we can ask or think, and all things work together for good, to them that love God and are called according to God’s purpose.
Did you read your bible today? September, 2024
September 1
Psalm 118:24 - "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
September 2
Ephesians 4:32 - "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
September 3
Philippians 4:6 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
September 4
Proverbs 3:5 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
September 5
Matthew 5:16 - "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
September 6
Romans 12:12 - "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
September 7
Isaiah 41:13 - "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."
September 8
Colossians 3:15 - "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful."
September 9
Psalm 91:4 - "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
September 10
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
September 11
Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
September 12
Psalm 27:14 - "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
September 13
John 16:33 - "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
September 14
Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
September 15
Romans 8:31 - "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
September 16
Psalm 34:17 - "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles."
September 17
2 Corinthians 12:9 - "But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me."
September 18
Isaiah 26:4 - "Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal."
September 19
Hebrews 13:5 - "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’"
September 20
Psalm 119:114 - "You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word."
September 21
Matthew 11:28 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
September 22
1 Peter 5:10 - "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast."
September 23
Isaiah 40:29 - "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."
September 24
Philippians 4:19 - "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
September 25
2 Timothy 1:7 - "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline."
September 26
Psalm 37:4 - "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
September 27
James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
September 28
Romans 15:13 - "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
September 29
Psalm 55:22 - "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."
September 30
John 14:6 - "Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’"