24/03/2024
Congratulations Pastor!!
The Best of Mississippi Awards in partnership with Business Empowered Mississippi recognizes and congratulates John Whitfield as one of the Top 50 Men In Business!
John H. Whitfield is a devoted minister, pastor, and community activist. He is the eighth pastor of the historic Morning Star Baptist Church in Gulfport. Alongside his pastoral duties, John owns and operates Life Moments Transition, LLC, a company focused on leadership training and life coaching. He is also CEO of Climb Community Development Corporation, providing workforce training to disadvantaged individuals and overseeing an annual budget of $3,000,000.00. Through the various programming offered to the community by Climb CDC, John has successfully provided more than 800 young adults a second chance at life.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Austin Peay State University, a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law with special honors, and a Doctor of Theology from Slidell Baptist Seminary, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He has published over twenty scholarly articles and is passionate about spreading the Gospel, personal responsibility, and self-determination.
John has taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus and the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada at Reno. He met Nelson Mandela in June of 1993, which fueled his commitment to justice and equity for all God’s people. With his diverse background, faith, and dedication to empowerment, John continues to impact lives within and beyond his community.
Nominations are open until March 31st at www.thebestofmsawards.com.
