Our Pastor
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Bishop Dwayne C. Debnam
Faith, Integrity, Character, and Commitment serve as guiding principles for the life and ministry of Bishop Dwayne C. Debnam, the Senior Pastor of the Morning Star Baptist Church in Woodlawn, Maryland.
Bishop Debnam was called to serve Morning Star in August 1996.
Bishop Debnam’s life reflects the God-inspired words of the prophet Isaiah that “they that wait upon The Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the DeVry Institute of Technology, his Master of Divinity Degree from Howard University, and his Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Virginia Union’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology. Bishop Debnam’s education, anointing and desire to serve have resulted in opportunities, accolades, and consistent reminders that his life and ministry are being orchestrated by God. He has preached and ministered locally, regionally, and nationally – always sharing an intensity and passion that points persons to the hope and possibility in Christ.
Morning Star Baptist Church is a place of faith and transformation that ministers to more than 5,000 persons through its three Sunday worship experiences, weekly bible studies and other opportunities offered throughout the week designed to grow persons spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and professionally. Because of Bishop Debnam’s obedience and commitment, God is using Morning Star to build and rebuild the lives of men, women, and children.
The most cherished blessing in Bishop Debnam’s life is his family. He was united in holy matrimony in March 1984 to his wife, Carla, who stands with him along with his three children, Corey, Jewell, and Jared.
In the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul asks, how can they (the people) hear without someone preaching to them? Bishop Debnam takes his call to preach the Gospel seriously. He is a preacher, teacher, mentor, counselor and committed servant who sincerely believes “eyes have not seen, ears have not heard, and no mind has conceived the great things God has prepared for those that love him.”