Our Pastor

Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Huling, a native of Columbus, Georgia has been happily married to Sis. Dorothy Huling, a retired Educator for over 43 years. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Nekita and Daisha and grandparents to three grandsons and three granddaughters.

Dr. Huling has been the Pastor of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church for over 36 years and the Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church Lumpkin, Georgia for over 30 years.

Dr. Huling earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1990 from Troy State University Phenix City,Alabama. His continued quest for knowledge inspired him to earn a Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Development in 1993, also from Troy State University. This degree has enabled him to meet the increasing needs of a diverse and growing congregation. Dr. Huling is astrong spiritual leader and well sought after speaker and teacher of the word of God, locally, regionally and nationally holding a Doctorate Degree in Pastoral Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia in 2005. He has utilized his degree in the development of many spiritual leaders several of which he refers to as his "sons" in the ministry.

Dr. Huling is a retired family Service Coordinator from the Muscogee County School District. He is a member of the Muscogee County Retired Teachers Association. Dr. Huling is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Adjunct Professor at Beulah Heights Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Huling is also a published author, his book entitled "The Biblical and Cultural Concepts of Marriage and Family Life" by Westbow Press 2010. He travels around the world teaching marriage seminars to couples married and seeking to marry.

Dr. Huling is a faculty member of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Congress of Christian Education, Moderator of the Mount Moriah Baptist Association, current President of the MountCalvary Congress of Christian Education, Past First Vice President of the NAACP, Columbus, Georgia Branch. He helped to establish the Phenix City, Alabama Head Start Program.

Dr. Huling is the past President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, former Board Member, Columbus Urban League, he has served as Coordinator for the Family Division in the  Congress of Christian Education. He was Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Columbus Technical College (2003-2016) past International Instructor in Germany Congress of Christian Education. Dr. Huling was past president of 100 Black Men of Columbus, former Chairman Board of Directors Enrichment Services Program & Head Start. He is also the Ambassador to the Faith Based Community for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), a member of 100 Black Men, Columbus, Georgia branch.

Dr. Huling has been a member of Greater Beallwood Baptist Church, Columbus, Georgia, where he was baptized at age 11. He is an Army veteran; served as a Chaplain Assistant and received an Honorable Discharge. He enjoys playing golf, traveling and spending time with his family. Dr. Huling has a passion for teaching and preaching God's Word to God's people.
  

  • Oct

    11
    Worship Service
    Time: 11:00 a.m.
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  • Oct

    7
    Bible Study
    Time: 6:00 p.m.
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  • Oct

    7
    Youth Bible Study
    Time: 6:00 p.m.
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  • Sep

    21
    40TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
    Date: September 21, 2025
    Time: 11:00 a.m.
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  • Sep

    15
    THE SONS OF THUNDER MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION LAYMEN AUXILLARY
    Date: September 15, 2025
    Time: 7:00 p.m.
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  • Sep

    28
    SJMBC ON PROGRAM @ MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH
    Date: September 28, 2025
    Time: 2:00 p.m.
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