Meet Our New Pastor...

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 We are honored to welcome Elder Dr. Gerod K. Macon, Sr., a devoted servant of God and passionate community leader, as the newly elected 5th Pastor of Greater King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church. Elected in July 2025, Pastor Macon will be formally installed on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

A native of New Orleans, Pastor Macon is a proud product of the Orleans Parish School System and a graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School, Class of 1994. He was baptized and reared at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. John A. Brooks, which laid the foundation for his deep-rooted faith and lifelong commitment to ministry.

Pastor Macon answered his call to preach in 1996, delivered his first sermon in March 1997, was licensed in 1998, and ordained in 2001 under the auspices of Bishop Darryl S. Brister sy the Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral of New Orleans. For over 20 years, he has faithfully served in various ministry capacities, sharing the gospel and serving God’s people with integrity and passion. During the displacement caused by Hurricane Katrina, he continued his spiritual growth under the leadership of Dr. Freddie Haynes at Friendship West Baptist Church and Bishop T.D. Jakes at The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas.

In addition to his pastoral calling, Pastor Macon is a dedicated educator and community advocate, currently serving as a middle school principal. His commitment to both spiritual and academic development reflects his holistic approach to leadership and service.

His academic journey includes earning dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Social Studies Education and Biblical Studies from Southern University at New Orleans and the Darryl S. Brister Bible College & Theological Seminary. He also holds a Master of Education from Nicholls State University and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Pastor Macon is happily married to LaKiesha G. Macon, and together they are the proud parents of Gerod K. Macon, Jr.

With wisdom, humility, and a heart for God’s people, Pastor Macon is poised to lead Greater King Solomon into a new era of spiritual growth, community engagement, and Kingdom impact.

 Greater King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church is a Word- and love-centered ministry, passionately committed to evangelizing the lost at any cost and equipping the people of God to become bold witnesses for the cause of Christ.

Established in 1933, our mission is to minister to the whole person—spirit, soul, and body—and to edify the Body of Christ through our witness and testimony. We are a diverse, multi-gifted ministry called to impact a hurting world with the love of Jesus Christ. We boldly proclaim both the transformative power of living a life in Christ and the eternal rewards of serving a true and living triune God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

We are committed to the Spirit of Excellence as we strive to become an oasis of hope in the Gertown community, throughout Greater New Orleans, and beyond. We embrace freedom in worship because we believe that “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”

Our foundation is the unchanging Word of God—we believe and profess the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.

As we move forward in the 21st century, the Greater King Solomon Church Family seeks to distinguish itself as a leader in ministry, dedicated to excellence, and committed to meeting the needs of both our congregation, fellow man, and our community.