Our Pastor-Walter R. Dean

Reverend Doctor Walter R. Dean is the fourth of nine children born to the late Simon and Julia Dean. He grew up in Somerville, Tennessee where he received his basic education. His other educational accomplishments are as follows: a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology Education from Norfolk State University, a Master's Degree in Agency Counseling from Hampton University and further studies at Virginia Seminary and College and Virginia Commonwealth University; Advance Management at the University of Nevada. Reverend Dean received his Doctorate Degree in Ministry from the Providence Bible College and Seminary.

He enlisted in the U. S. Navy after high school and served honorable for four years. While serving his country and God he was filled with the precious Holy Spirit and recognized the call to the ministry. He responded to that call some years later and was licensed and ordained to the ministry by the Shalom Baptist Church of Newport News, Va. and the late pastor Dr. J. Brackett Reid.

Reverend Dean has been the Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church since 1972. He was the former Pastor of Ephesus Baptist Church in West Point, Virginia. An active member of the Peninsula Pastors Council; the Tidewater Peninsula Baptist Association (past president); Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society; and is a recipient of W.E.B. DuBois Citation for Outstanding Scholarship.
Reverend Dean is the former Director of the Newport News Juvenile Court Services, a branch of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Corrections, where he was actively involved in working with various agencies in an effort to prevent juvenile delinquency and domestic violence in the community for over 31 years.

He is married to the former Ernestine Morgan and they have two children, Jonathan and Allyson. This man of God is humble in spirit, patient, and God-fearing. He preaches and teaches the truth of God's Holy Word and he has a genuine love for the people of God.