Vincent Powell was born on August 12, 1983 to Willie and Elaine Powell in Austin, Texas. He graduated from L.B. Johnson High School in 2001 and is a senior at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas majoring in General Music. He hobbies include singing, acting, and recording music. He has enjoyed the privilege of singing background for some of Gospel Music’s greatest artists including Kim Burrell, Micah Stampley, Dorinda Clark and Yolanda Adams. His experience also includes completing his first Gospel CD in 2004. His goal is to become and international Gospel recording artist. Vincent is the younger brother of George Powell and the Best Man.

CAPTAIN DAVIN L. DUKES
OFFICER IN CHARGE; NETWORK DEFENSE OPERATIONS SECTION

First Lieutenant Davin L. Dukes is the Officer in Charge, Network Defense Operations Section, assigned to the Air Force Information Warfare Center (AFIWC), Lackland AFB TX. Lieutenant Dukes was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on 27 November 1970. In February 1992, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After completing basic training, Lieutenant Dukes attended Secure Communications Technical Training School at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the 838th Engineering and Installation Squadron, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, as an Electronic Systems Installer.

In 1992, Lieutenant Dukes graduated from Secure Communications Systems Maintenance Technical School. In 1995, he graduated from the Community College of the Air Force with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Systems Technology. In May 1997, he completed Airman Leadership School. In May 1998, Lieutenant Dukes earned an Associates of Science Degree in Business. In January 2000, he earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Management and Computer Science. In February 2000, he completed the Communications-Electronics Career Advancement Course at Keesler Air Force Base. In January 2001, he was awarded a Masters of Arts Degree in Physical Education. In February 2003, he completed Basic Communications Officers Training at Keesler Air Force Base. In March 2003, Lieutenant Dukes completed the Air and Space Basic Course at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

Lieutenant Dukes is married to Jennifer and they have a 14-year-old daughter Carice, an 8 year old son Jaylon and two month old Jasmine.

Larry Ulrich, Jr. of LaMarque, Texas was born on November 8, 1979. He is the first son of Silvia and Larry Ulrich, Sr. He graduated from LaMarque High School in 1998 and from Huston-Tillotson University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration. He is currently employed at Huston-Tillotson University as College Recruiter. Larry is a member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Austin, Texas and enjoys tennis, basketball, weightlifting, and modeling. His goal is to be a professional actor and the next Hollywood superstar.

James Drummond is 24 years old and grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from L.B. Johnson High School in 2000 and attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. Music is his hobby and he also likes to stay physically fit. He is the proud owner of an independent publishing company and publishes his own hip hop music. His goals are to get a major recording contract as a hip hop artist and finish college with a degree in Network Administrations.

Mr. Samuel Pleasant is an Austin, TX native now residing in the suburban greater Houston area. He is the son of Rev. Arthur & Mrs. Clem Sneed and Mr. Samuel Pleasant Sr. He graduated with honors from Lyndon B. Johnson high school Science Academy (c/o ’97). He received his Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Texas Southern in both Administration of Justice and Political Science with a Minor in Music (Vocal Performance). In addition, Samuel attended the University of Houston to receive his Masters degree (M.Ed.) in Administration of Education w/ Principal Cert. and is now looking forward to completing his Doctorate degree (Ed. D) in Educational Leadership & Management also at University of Houston. Samuel is a practicing educator in the greater Houston area school system. He acquired his complete teaching certification from the State of Texas (SBEC) and teaches as a Special Education Content Mastery Specialist teacher as well as a Physical Education Coordinator/Instructor. In the near future he plans to educate at the collegiate level as a professor. Samuel is an active member of his home church New Jerusalem B.C. in Austin, TX under the leadership of Pastor A. L. Sneed and serves as Youth Director and assist with the music ministry. While in Houston, he attends and is an active member of the Fountain of Praise where Pastor R. Wright is pastor. Samuel enjoys singing, performing at local and regional events, cooking, playing basketball (sports), breeding dogs, landscaping, real estate investing and more importantly spending time with his wife of 4 years April Daniels-Pleasant. While currently they have no children, they do love their german rottweiler “Beauty” like a child.

I was born on April 14, 2006 to Rakel Walker and Willie Powell, Jr. I am an eighth grader at Pearce Middle School where I play on the eighth grade basketball team. I like to play XBox and my favorite games are NBA Live 2006 and The Warriors. I enjoy listening to music and my favorite artists are Lil’ Wayne and Cassidy. I also enjoy going out with girls to the movies.

Gaylon Clark, a native of Dallas, Texas, is the Senior Pastor of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church (GMZ) of Austin, Texas.
Pastor Clark made Jesus his Leader at the age of 16. His goal of ministry continues to be developing mature followers of Christ who make disciples of others as Jesus commands in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). His unique spiritual abilities include preaching, teaching, and discipling. He enjoys touching people through God’s word.

Prior to becoming Senior Pastor of GMZ, Clark was Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas under the leadership of the late Dr. E.K. Bailey.

Pastor Clark graduated Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University. He later received his Master of Theology in Pastoral Ministries from Dallas Theological Seminary graduating Cum Laude.
Since assuming the position of Pastor of GMZ in April 2000, Clark has initiated creative worship experiences. As a result, more than 1000 new members have joined the congregation. To accommodate this tremendous growth, in March 2003 the church expanded to two worship services and expanded to three services again in February 2005. We continue to challenge GMZ members to extend their worship and service to a different level.