Dr. Willie J. Wright Jr. was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Willie J. Wright Sr. and Barbara Wright. He is one of five siblings. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong passion for sports, particularly basketball, with aspirations of playing professionally. However, God had other plans, leading him into a lifelong calling of ministry, teaching, and service.

Dr. Wright has been happily married for 39 years to his high school sweetheart, Sylvia VanHorn Wright. Together, they are the proud parents of five adult daughters: Whitney of Las Vegas; Willicia Brown, a permanent eyebrow artist, online brow instructor, and former high school mathematics teacher in the Huntsville School District; Weybrielle Johnson, a Registered ICU Nurse; Wynique, an accomplished pianist and violinist and owner of Playwright Piano Studio; and Winter, a hair and wig stylist and content creator. They are also blessed with eight grandchildren—three granddaughters, Amariah, Gabrielle, and London, and five grandsons, William, Hunter, Michael Jr., Gabriel, and Ethan. 

Dr. Wright also embraces his sons-in-law, Demetrius and Michael, as valued members of the family.

Mrs. Sylvia Wright has served as a registered nurse for over 33 years and currently works as a Registered Nurse Assessor for the State of New York. She is passionate about gourmet cooking and baking and is the co-owner of Gabby’s Gourmade Granola. Her interests also include naturopathy, healthy alternative lifestyle living, and natural products advocacy.

 Dr. Wright is a graduate of Oakwood University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology with a minor in Computer Science. He later obtained a Master of Divinity
degree from Andrews University and completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at United
 Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.

In addition to pastoral ministry, Dr. Wright is a trained chaplain and has served in hospice care, ministering to individuals and families facing end-of-life transitions. This work has deepened his compassion, pastoral sensitivity, and commitment to holistic spiritual care.

Dr. Wright has pastored in the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for twenty-seven years. Throughout his ministry, he has conducted numerous evangelistic crusades and Bible prophecy seminars, resulting in hundreds of baptisms. He has a deep love for the Lord and for people, with a particular passion for teaching Bible prophecy, leading Bible studies, counseling individuals, and strengthening marriages.

He is also the founder and host of Prophecy Plus, a media-based teaching ministry dedicated to exploring Bible prophecy in light of current world events. Through Prophecy Plus, Dr. Wright teaches prophetic truth with clarity and relevance, helping audiences understand the times in which we live through a biblical lens. This ministry is livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook, reaching viewers locally and globally.

Young at heart and a lifelong learner, Dr. Wright enjoys reading, writing, exercising, studying Scripture, and teaching. He has a special love for writing devotionals and spiritual growth resources designed to encourage faith, deepen discipleship, and inspire Christ-centered living. He also enjoys traveling and cooking alongside his wife.

Dr. Wright’s favorite Bible text is Jeremiah 29:11:
 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Personal Mission Statement:
 “To strive for Christ’s excellence in mind, body, and spirit, influencing others to follow Him.”

Motto:
 “Excellence, not prominence.”

Pastor Gibson LaCroix, affectionately known as "Pastah Gibby," is a humble servant of the Most High God. He originates from the beautiful island of Nassau in the Bahamas. His favorite scripture, Philippians 4:13, declares, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” a truth he has witnessed throughout his journey. In 2019, he graduated from Northern Caribbean University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Theology, with an emphasis in pastoral ministry. During his time at NCU, he actively served in leadership roles, including Vice President of Student Services and Social Affairs, and Sports Director of the United Students' Movement from 2017-2019. He also served as the Vice President of Spiritual Affairs and Projects Director of the International Students' Association from 2015-2016. From 2020 to 2023, Pastor LaCroix served in the South Bahamas Conference as the Associate Pastor of the Living Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church and La Senda de la Vida Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Nassau, Bahamas. During this time, he also worked closely with the Youth Department and served on the Youth Committee as Sports Coordinator. His passion for youth ministry is further demonstrated by his role as Chaplain at Bahamas Academy Elementary and Secondary School and his dedication as both a Master Guide and Senior Youth Leader. In 2023, he was honored with the "Youth Leadership in Religion" award for his ministry in youth, sports, and culture for 2022-2023. Pastor LaCroix is a lover of sports and adventure. He enjoys basketball, volleyball, football, swimming, camping, hiking, and relaxing at the beach. In 2024, he completed Unit One of Clinical Pastoral Education, further equipping him for service. He is happily married to the beautiful Chevaen LaCroix, with whom he shares his life and ministry. Pastor LaCroix’s mindset is deeply anchored in his calling to serve as a minister while skillfully balancing success in ministry with the joy of adventure, fun, and quality time with his family. His philosophy is to be a man called by God to minister to the needs of the people and to spread the gospel to all the world.

Elliott S. Phipps, President and founder of Lynx Logistics LLC. A business professional and life coach, Elliott led the Eastern Region Corporate Sales organization for FedEx until retiring in 2019 to pursue a doctorate in education with the express purpose of restoring the image of our Creator in every child. He has a passion for learning and believes experiential learning through problem solving is key to developing critical thinking.

Among his career achievements are design and delivery of corporate sales training at FedEx, flight crew training at ATA, launching Selcon Airlines, a joint venture airline with Nigerian partners. Elliott is a product of Adventist Education attending R.T. Hudson School, Northeastern Academy, and Oakwood College before graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He was instrumental in starting the Ephesus Spin Cycle to encourage health and wellness through cycling. While board chair at Capitol City SDA School in the Lake Region Conference, the school was awarded a $500,000 matching grant from the Ely Lilly Foundation to enhance the physical plant increasing enrollment from 60 to 250 students.

Ever learning and coaching Elliott enjoys cycling, running, hiking, beekeeping, and gardening with Karen among other pursuits. Together they have 3 adult children, and 4 grandchildren. Elliott believes Adventist Education represents the greatest opportunity for the church’s survival and more importantly the greatest opportunity for the church to fulfill the mandate to teach children to observe all things Jehovah has commanded until the redemption of man and the restoration of creation.