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Rev. Dr. A. Byron Coleman III
Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. A. Byron Coleman III is the Senior Pastor of the Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church.  Coleman received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.  He further received his Master of Divinity Degree from Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA.  He will graduate from New York Theological Seminary (NYTS) in May 2024. The title of his dissertation is

"The Influence of the Black Church in Establishing Initiatives and Collaborations Aimed at Enhancing the Scholastic Achievement of Black Students".

His call to ministry led him from Philadelphia to Oklahoma City where he has served as the Senior Pastor since 1998.  During his tenure at the “5th” the church has experienced phenomenal growth.  Not only has the physical infrastructure been strengthened but more importantly the soul infrastructure has been strengthened. Under Pastor Coleman’s leadership new ministries have been created to further touch lives.  Some of which include Marriage Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Men's Ministry, Teen Church (known as 180 degrees), Children’s Church and New Members Ministry.  The 5th also has an impactful outreach ministry, which travels to homeless shelters throughout the year and serves meals.  It also offered a Marriage Enrichment Retreat (“Love Lab”) for 20 years.  Even though Rev. Coleman was called to parish ministry, God has allowed him to use his gifts and knowledge in other areas.  He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the African/African-American Studies Program at the University of Oklahoma.  There he teaches a variety of classes; African American Religious Traditions, Leadership in the African-American Community, African-American Men and Introduction to African-American Studies.  While serving at the University, Rev. Coleman has been asked to speak on many occasions served on several panel discussions and advises many students on campus.   Rev. Coleman is going into his 14th season as the Chaplain for the professional basketball team the Oklahoma City Thunder.  In this capacity he serves as a counselor/life coach to the players.   Rev. Coleman was inducted into Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers of Morehouse College. His affiliations include: being a member of the NAACP; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; Prince Hall Masons (King David Lodge); Sigma Pi Phi Incorporated (The Boule); and former President of the Oklahoma Center for Biblical Literacy.  He has been married to Dr. Sharri Mattison-Coleman since 1997.  They have two sons Chandler Avery and Courtland Alexander.

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Minister Dr. Sharri Coleman
Minister of Music

A dynamic speaker, life-motivator, published author, blogger, professor, and trained podiatrist, Dr. Sharri is dedicated to empowering individuals to identify the link between the soul and their soles to take the necessary actions to “walk out” their life’s purpose.With a unique blend of medical expertise and spiritual insight, she advocates for individuals to remain spiritually, mentally, and emotionally true to themselves, whether addressing a congregation, an academic audience, or a healthcare setting. Her unwavering commitment lies in empowering individuals to pause, refocus, and unlock their inherent strengths. As Minister of Music and leader of the Women's Ministry, she actively engages in various roles, including serving as a local guest radio host, appearing on television broadcasts, and delivering keynote addresses at women's conferences, luncheons, and services across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  Dr. Coleman is a Faculty Lecturer at the University of Oklahoma in the Clara Luper African and African American Studies program (AFAM). A lifelong learner, Dr. Sharri anticipates graduating in Spring 2024 with a Master of Theological Studies degree from Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Coleman is the author of the book, Gained Everything Without Giving up Anything: Lessons Learned on my 40-day Family-focused Journey and is known as the Soul 2 Sole Doctor on her blog, www.soul2soledoctor.blogspot.com. She has been married to Rev. A. Byron Coleman III since July 1997 and they are blessed with two sons, Chandler and Courtland.

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