New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Ministerial Staff

Since 2001, Pastor Tommy L. Davis has served as Senior Pastor of the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Motts, Alabama. He was licensed in 1997 and ordained in 2000 at the Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika, Alabama under the leadership of Pastor L.W. Myers. Pastor Davis is a graduate of Auburn University where he received both a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.Ed. in Adult Education.

Minister Ollie Ashford preached her initial sermon in 2013 and was licensed by Pastor Davis. She is the widow of Rev. John Ashford in a marriage that has thrived over 50 years and produced numerous children. She is an advent Bible reader who is not afraid to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Evangelist Ann Ashford is married to Deacon Charles Ashford. She currently serves as the Women's Department worship leader at NJMBC.

Minister Dr. Lauretta Freeman-Booker is a native of Mobile, Alabama. She is an Auburn University graduate and clinical mental health counselor. She was licensed to preach at NJMBC and is married to Mr. Erick Booker. She is the mother of Jamie and Sydney.

Minister Charity Coates preached her initial sermon on January 30, 2022. Charity is a professional social worker and received her Master's Degree from Troy University.

Rev. Veronica Davis is the First Lady of NJMBC and wife of Pastor Tommy L. Davis. Licensed by Pastor Davis, Rev. Davis entered the ministry in 2007 and has served faithfully as VBS Director, Sunday School Teacher, Women's Bible Study Teacher, and in other capacities where needed. She is an Opelika, Alabama native, mother of three, and a Financial Aid Advisor and Athletics Compliance Specialist at Auburn University. Rev. Davis was ordained in 2016.

Rev. Jabari Frazier is the youngest member of the ministerial staff of NJMBC, but do not let his young age fool you. He is a seasoned man of God and an anointed preacher, worship leader, and singer. Rev. Frazier was licensed and ordained at NJMBC and has served in various ministries, including the Pastor's Aid Ministry, Men's Department, Music Ministry, VBS and Sunday School. Rev. Frazier was ordained in 2016 and is married to Jasmine Frazier. They are the parents of Kylie and Kelby.

Min. Laketha Harper was licensed by Pastor Tommy L. Davis at the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.

Rev. William Jones was licensed and ordained by Pastor Davis and currently serves within the Men's Department. He is a long-time member of NJMBC, having previously served as a trustee and a deacon. Additionally, Rev. Jones retired from Continental Carbon after more than 25 years of service. Rev. Jones is married to Mrs. Vickie Jones. He received a certificate in biblical studies from American Baptist College Extension Center.

Rev. Mitchell joined NJMBC with his family in 2023. He currently serves as a Sunday School teacher and audio/visual technician. Additionally, he is a disabled veteran and works for the Veterans Administration. Rev. Mitchell is married to Denise Mitchell and the father of Moriah, Zacharias, and Luke.

Rev. Barbara Smith is currently the Rainbow Missionary Ministry Leader and the Advisor of the Youth Ushers Ministry. She accepted her calling to preach the Gospel and was licensed in 2008 by Pastor Davis. Additionally, she is the wife of Deacon Bell Smith in a union that has produced three children during their 35+ years of marriage. Further, Rev. Smith is retired from the Lee County School District. Rev. Smith was ordained in 2016.
