Board Of Directors

Our Pillars of Strength

ROE NALL, JR. ( CEO )

Roe Nall, Jr. is a lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He was baptized by Reverend Dorocher Blakey in Fayette, Alabama. Under the council and tutelage of his mentor, the late Presiding Elder M. C. Williams, he acknowledged his call to preach on Thursday, March 4, 1971. He preached his trial sermon on Sunday, April 4, 1971, at Bethel A. M. E. Zion Church, Brighton, Alabama, the late Reverend Harrison Johnson, Pastor. He was set apart to the office of Deacon on Sunday, October 10, 1971, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Birmingham, Alabama, by the Right Reverend Felix S. Anderson. Nine years and nine days later, on Sunday, October 19, 1980, he was set apart to the office of Elder at Petty’s Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church, Bessemer, Alabama by the Right Reverend James Clinton Hoggard.

Roe Nall, Jr.

Roe Nall, Jr. is a lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He was baptized by Reverend Durocher Blakey in Fayette, Alabama. Under the council and tutelage of his mentor, the late Presiding Elder M. C. Williams, he acknowledged his call to preach on Thursday, March 4, 1971. He preached his trial sermon on Sunday, April 4, 1971, at Bethel A. M. E. Zion Church, Brighton, Alabama, the late Reverend Harrison Johnson, Pastor. He was set aside to the office of Deacon on Sunday, October 10, 1971, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Birmingham, Alabama by the Right Reverend Felix S. Anderson. Nine years and nine days later, on Sunday, October 19, 1980, he was set apart to the office of Elder at Petty’s Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church, Bessemer, Alabama by the Right Reverend James Clinton Hoggard.

Pastor Nall has been in the ministry for over forty-nine years. His pastoral experience includes serving Anderson Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, Warrior, Alabama; Carter’s Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, Jasper, Alabama; Spring Hill A. M. E. Zion Church, Northport, Alabama; McCombs Chapel A . M. E. Zion Church, Pratt City, Alabama, and Taylor’s Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church, Hueytown, Alabama. Twenty-seven years, four months, and eight days of those years of his tenure were spent as the Pastor of Solid Rock A. M. E. Zion Church. He officially retired from the pastorate of Solid Rock at 11:59 P. M. on Monday, March 10, 2014. When he received the first pastoral appointment to this congregation, it was a “paper appointment”. There were no active members. Just a vision for an A. M. E. Zion Church in DeKalb County, Georgia. During his leadership and ministry at Solid Rock Church, God increased the membership, changed lives, restored relationships, and saved souls.

Pastor Nall has served as an Associate Minister in the Michigan Conference and Presiding Elder in the Georgia Conference. Under his leadership at Solid Rock Church, he has successfully spearheaded outreach ministries to the incarcerated, nursing homes, the elderly (a Senior Daycare Center was located on the Campus of Solid Rock Church), homeless shelters, as well as programs to help families become debt free.

In an effort to foster his ministry, Pastor Nall has adopted “The World is My Parish” and has been afforded opportunities to minister and experience God’s blessings and goodness as he serves others all over the world. He has traveled extensively throughout Korea, Australia, Europe, and Africa. He is an active member of the World Methodist Council Executive Committee.

For the past thirty-six years, he has been a voting delegate to the Quadrennial Sessions of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He was first elected a delegate to the General Conference held at Metropolitan Washington A. M. E. Zion Church, St. Louis Missouri, July 25-August 3, 1984.

In 2007, he was the only American member to serve on a committee that planned the service of celebration marking the 300th birth anniversary of the renowned hymn writer, Charles Wesley that was held in Rome, Italy. The idea started as a modest project for local congregations in Rome, but quickly developed into an event that was arousing interest from across the world. The project was conceived by three friends and colleagues, Monsignor Donald Bolen of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Bishop John Flack, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Holy See and Reverend Dr. Trevor Hoggard of the Methodist Church. Very soon, Pastor Roe Nall, Jr. was invited to join the Committee. During the year, he made several trips to Rome for planning purposes. On December 3, 2007, Pastor Nall and thirty-five parishioners journeyed to Rome to participate in the Ecumenical Service, which was held at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Wall. Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Methodists from around the world gathered at the basilica to celebrate their common heritage in the hymns of the Methodist hymn-writer and poet Charles Wesley, whose tercentenary fell on 18th December.

In 2008, Pastor Nall traveled to Velletri Rome and served as a panelist during a discussion organized by the Italian Methodist Church of Rome. The topic for discussion was, “USA Today and USA Tomorrow-The Change that has come to America". He was joined by the renowned theologian Douglas F. Ottati, the Craig Family Distinguished Professor of Theology and Ethics at Davidson College, Davidson, N.C. and Mr. Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church and Society, the United Methodist Church.

Pastor Nall’s educational background includes a B.S. and M.B.A. degree in Business Administration and College Business Management respectively; a Master of Education and Educational Specialist Degree in Administration in Higher Education and Administration and Supervision respectively; a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry degree. His business and professional experience included assignments in nursing home administration, human resources, finance, and accounting. He is a licensed Nursing Home administrator for the States of Georgia and Ohio.

He currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Reaching and Meeting Needs Worldwide Ministry, Inc. This ministry was co-founded by Pastor Nall and his late wife Mayfred Jolinda Hughes Nall.

MRS. MAYFRED NALL (Co-Founder)

The late Mayfred Jolinda Hughes Nall was born Monday, June 9, 1947, in Fayette County, Alabama, to the late William and Ruby Corina Hughes. She received her early education at Canaan Junior High School and graduated from West Highland High School, 1965, ranked fourth in her class. She was active in a variety of high school activities and served three years as Secretary of her homeroom class. Perhaps what she was most noted for was her accurate memorization of the Scriptures. Once when asked why she had such a knowledge of the Scriptures, she responded, “As a child growing up without school textbooks, I studied the only book I had available: The Bible.” Mrs. Nall passed on Sunday, May 31, 2015.

Our Co-Founder Mrs. Mayfred J. Nall

Mayfred Jolinda Hughes Nall was born Monday, June 9, 1947, in Fayette County, Alabama to the late William and Ruby Corina Hughes. She received her early education at Canaan Junior High School and graduated from West Highland High School, 1965 ranked fourth in her class. She was active in a variety of high school activities and served three years as Secretary of her homeroom class. Perhaps what she was most noted for was her accurate memorization of the Scriptures. Once when asked why she had such a knowledge of the Scriptures, she responded, “As a child growing up without school textbooks, I studied the only book I have available: The Bible.”

Mayfred graduated from Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL in 1970 with a degree in Business Education. She launched her career as a typing teacher in the Colbert County School System, Tuscumbia, Alabama.

In October 1986 Roe moved the Nall family to Atlanta, Georgia so that Roe could begin his studies to earn his degree in divinity. On November 2, 1986, Roe and Mayfred were given a paper appointment by Bishop Arthur Marshall, Jr. to the pastorate of Decatur Mission A. M. E. Zion Church. Mayfred worked side by side her husband to build the ministry. During her period of service to this ministry, she served as cook for the Sunday School breakfast program, initiated a nursery program for Sunday morning and Tuesday night Bible Study, served as Sunday School teacher, and was Coordinator of the Young Adult Missionary Society and Life Members Council for many of the initial startup years, she faithfully typed the six-page worship bulletin every Saturday night. Mayfred carefully tended to the smallest detail and was continuingly going above and beyond what was required and expected. She was asked once why she as a ‘first lady’ worked in such a dedicated manner with an unbreakable spirit and was so involved and committed to so many different responsibilities. She responded, “I try to work in areas where there is a need in the church. I am committed to serve until God sends someone who will willing step in and take over the responsibilities.”

Mayfred’s passion as a Sunday School teacher was never more exemplified than on Sunday, May 31, 2015, when she taught her last lesson from First Corinthians 13. She began teaching Sunday School with one pupil, her husband, with such passion as though there were fifty to sixty persons in the class. A little later another student arrived and finally two more students arrive. Mayfred continued teaching the lesson that she prepared over the previous week with the final touches added Saturday night. At the conclusion of the lesson she stated, “It is all about loving God and one another and making it to Heaven. You can have an elegant prophetic tongue; you can understand all mysteries; you can give your body to be burned; you can have all education and knowledge; but if you do not love, you are nothing.” This was Mrs. Nall last statement to her Sunday School Class.

Having traveled extensively throughout the world, Mayfred’s other passion was to make it possible to connect members of the Holy Catholic Church through sharing their theological thoughts and experiences as a part of their faith journey. Thus, The Lenten Dove was born. It was very important to Mayfred that every soul be exposed to the care and goodness of God.

Mayfred had a very dedicated prayer life. She prayed daily over every matter and concern until God gave her the answer. She managed not only the affairs of her life, but those of the family, household, and all matters through prayer. Her days began with a cup of green tea, Bible Study, and an extended time of prayer. Her family knew not to bother her except for extreme emergencies during her prayer time. In the end, she knew that one day her life would be over, and she alone would stand before the throne of God and give an account of how she lived.

She supported her prayer efforts with Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) “ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Mayfred had a very private and caring ministry where she would minister to others in caring ways. She was a very unselfish, giving person that had a concern for others and their well-being. She has become known for sending cards that contained a delicate paper image of an angel and a financial gift just to say to someone, “You are loved and appreciated, and I care for your wellbeing.” She was an inspiration to many. She was certainly a role model in the way she cared and gave to others. Mayfred was there with a willing hand for individuals when they needed her most. It did not matter their faith or religious affiliation. She listened for and observed for needs and quietly met them. Long before God inspired the founding of Reaching and Meeting Needs Worldwide Ministry, Inc., Mayfred sought out the homeless, hungry, and naked and quietly reached to meet their needs from private resources. On Friday, November 29, 2013, inspired by God and using the first initials of their first and last name, Mayfred and her husband Roe officially began Reaching and Meeting Needs Worldwide Ministry, Inc.

As a mother of two daughters, aunt to over 50 nieces and nephews and a Christian mentor who worked for over thirty years with children and youth of all ages in the church, Mayfred had a deep and stirring concern for the well-being and destiny of youth. After many months of laying this concern before God, He gave Mayfred the vision to start Teen Reach, Inc.(TRI) a not-for-profit organization. The TRI mission is to set forth an ongoing, FREE, structured program where teens are provided with supplemental opportunities to interact in a fun and engaging way with other teens in a Christian atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to develop teen skills in a variety of life-changing areas-spiritual, social, cultural, personal professional, health and community service. Mayfred earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Education from Alabama A. and M. University, Huntsville, Alabama, and master’s degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University. Mayfred devoted 25 years to Emory University as an associate in the Development Office of Woodruff Library. Her hobbies included collecting thimbles and elephants, tending to her massive garden, preserving old bird nests, and canning fruits and vegetables.

Mayfred was a gift of God that none of us would have given up by choice. She lived every day with the desire to: “do all the good she could, by all the means she could, in all the ways she could, in all the places she could, at all the times she could, to all the people she could, as long as ever she could.”

CHERYL I. WEEMS

Cheryl Weems earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, and a Master of Education Degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. Cheryl is a Retired Educator. She taught thirty-six years in the Dekalb County (Georgia) School System as a reading specialist. Since her retirement, she volunteers to help students increase their reading skills.

She is an active member of Solid Rock A.M.E. Zion Church in Lithonia, Georgia. Present positions include Co-Leader of Class Leaders, Altar Guild (President), Usher Board and Deaconess.

Favorite scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 41:10. Daily she reads a specific prayer for encouragement and guidance (“Teach me to be generous good Lord; Teach me to serve You as You deserve; To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To labor and not to ask for any reward; Save that of knowing that I do Your Will. Amen” (St. Ignacius Loyola); Cheryl’s greatest wish is to strive daily towards being a humble, obedient servant for God.

Cheryl and her husband (Richard Weems) reside in Lithonia, Georgia.

EDWARD WHITE

Edward White has been an Executive Professor of Finance at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University since 2014. He was formerly a Senior Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) for seven years until his retirement in 2012. During his 38-year career with O-I, he worked in a variety of management roles across finance, manufacturing, and marketing. His international experiences included senior management positions as an expatriate in Finland, Poland, France, and Switzerland.

Mr. White holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii and a Bachelors in Business Administration from Indiana University. He is a director on the Board of Ardagh Group, S.A. (NYSE: ARD). Mr. White is a long-time supporter of the YMCA and the American Red Cross.

RACHEL DUNBAR

Dr. Rachel Dunbar is the founder and CEO of ReDirect Consulting, Incorporated (RDC, Inc.), a consulting firm specializing in helping individuals excel academically and professionally. She holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Doctorate in Early Childhood Education/Urban Education from Georgia State University. Rachel has spent significant time overseas developing and implementing educational programs and has made numerous distinguished contributions to educational research at schools and universities in the U.S. The areas in which Rachel consults include Curriculum Planning, Diversity Sensitivity, Team Building, Leadership Development, Mentoring, and Global Awareness.

Rachel loves to travel and collects art as “conversation pieces” in each country she visits. She established #GetAPassportAndGo to heighten global awareness and encourage more individuals to obtain their passports in order to travel abroad. Rachel and her son live in Huntsville, AL, where they are actively involved in many community-based events.

SHARON GRAY

Sharon Gray was born and reared in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a wife and mother of two sons-Chad and Zion. She is also a multi-business owner and Female/ Minority business Owner since 1991 of Let us love Your Lawn, Inc. She holds the position of Operations, Contracts, and Facilitator Manager for the company.

She is also the owner and operator of “You, My Dear, Rock Out Loud,” a women’s support group. Sharon believes embracing yourself the way God created you is the key to loving yourself. Her motto is: “Be comfortable in the skin God placed you in.” Her mission is to serve God in any capacity He allows. Sharon enjoys reaching and meeting the needs of others. Her passion is helping to feed and clothe those who have no food and insufficient clothing.

STEVEN STEINHILBER

Steven Steinhilber grew up in Olmsted Falls, OH (just west of Cleveland). After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH, he worked in the banking and insurance industry for several years. At the age of twenty-three, Steinhilber trusted Christ Jesus as his Lord and Savior. In 1999, Steinhilber moved to Georgia and married his wife, Crystal. He and Crystal have one daughter Anna.

For eleven years, he held various finance and accounting positions at C.R. Bard Inc. in Covington, GA. In 2012, Steinhilber accepted the call to vocational ministry and enrolled full-time at Luther Rice. He came on as a full-time employee at Luther Rice in late 2012. Steinhilber earned his Master of Arts in Apologetics and his Master of Divinity at Luther Rice. Steven earned his Doctor of Ministry degree at Clamp Divinity School, Anderson University, South Carolina. Steinhilber also served in an associate pastor role at Adgatevillle Baptist Church in Hillsboro, GA from 2016 to 2021. Steinhilber was appointed as the 5th President of Luther Rice in July 2021.

VANESSA NEALEY

Vanessa Nealey serves as Secretary of the Reaching and Meeting Needs Board.

She graduated Cum Laude from Mercer University in Macon, GA, in June 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Religion and Communications.

She has worked for Luther Rice College, and Seminary in Lithonia, GA, since February 1992 and currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the President.

She is an active member of First Baptist Church of Conyers, GA, where she serves on various committees, sings in the choir, serves in Sunday school, and serves in the women’s ministry as a mentor

She has served on short-term mission trips to St. Kitts, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, France, Hungary, Romania, Israel, Kenya, and several states in the United States.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Reaching and Meeting Needs Worldwide Ministry, Inc. is to provide spiritual and financial assistance and in-kind services to struggling individuals by doing all the good we can, by all the means we can, in all the ways we can, in all the places we can, at all the times we can, to all the people we can, as long as ever we can.