Called to Serve God and His Church

Our ministers are excited about serving at Allen Chapel and our neighbors.  Each have been trained by our denomination and invested time in Bible Schools and Seminaries.  As equippers of the Body of Christ, our clergy seeks to grow and develop Allen Chapel members as well as share the Gospel with our neigbors.

Rev. Robin T. Hood

Senior pastor

Pastor Robin T. Hood is a dedicated servant of God who loves God’s people with a true shepherd’s heart.  Demonstrated, through his love and compassion for the church, community and culture of Del Paso Heights community.  He is an energetic relevant and dynamic preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. [More]

Rev. Lorraine Canaday

Lead Minister and Bereavement Ministry

Rev. Canaday, ordained in 1994 as an Itinerant Deacon, she is excited about ministering to those who need to hear and learn we have the victory in Jesus Christ. It is my desire to assist victims of abuse and domestic violence move from victim mentality to victor mentality.  [More]

Rev. Yvonne Arnold

Pastoral Counselor

Rev. Arnold, a local elder, is an anointed to minister to souls who hurt. She holds three Master degrees that include:  Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Counseling,  and Marriage & Family Therapy, and pursuing certification as a Christian Life Coach. Her passions are singing, working with young people, and counseling. [More]

Rev. Marianne Williams 

Children and youth ministry

Reverend Williams, ordained in 2015 as an Itinerant Deacon, serves as San Francisco/Sacramento District Christian Education Director.  She is passionate about Children and Youth ministry. Professionally, she is employed as an Elementary Principal in the Sacramento Area.

Eric O. Cole 

Licentiate

Eric Cole, a 30 year AME member, has been with Allen Chapel AME Sacramento since 2008. He is in on track to become an Itinerant Deacon. As a student of the Bible, brother Cole enjoys learning about God’s Kingdom and Salvation. Eric loves talking to others, relaxing, joking around, and playing chess.

Rev. Edwina Minor 

Children and Youth Ministry

Rev. Minor answered God's call to ministry in 2001. She was ordained a Local Deacon in 2006 and Local Elder 2015. She has a AA Degree Child Development and a BS Degree in Human Services. Minor loves God and God's people.

Rev. Threather Ward

Sick and Shut-in Ministry

Reverend Ward, an Itinerant preacher, is very active in her visitation ministry throughout various Sacramento hospitals.  She sends out cards, personalized with stickers, notes and bible quotes, to Allen Chapel's sick and shut-as well as to those the Holy Spirit leads her to send. These cards are unique and uplifting. 

Sheila Roundtree

eVANGELIST

Sheila accepted her call as Evangelist in December 2016.  God's calling on Sheila life has been a blessing to her, as her love for God’s people to go out and tell someone that Jesus loves them and that Jesus died and rose again just so that we are made free to the gift of salvation. [More]