Tembila Covington, M.S.

Pastor Tembila Christine Covington is an esteemed and knowledgeable leader, embodying the role of a servant leader to make the audience feel valued and respected. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy from Shaw University and a Master of Science in Agricultural Education from NC Agricultural & Technical State University. As the Pastor of Exodus United Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, she applies her academic background to her pastoral duties and community leadership. Raised in Burkina Faso, West Africa, she is a bi-vocational pastor and Community Engagement and Impact Director at Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods. Pastor Covington’s influence on various boards in Winston-Salem and her unwavering commitment to community transformation is a testament to her dedication. She is unafraid to challenge mindsets and belief systems that affect our people, reflecting her values and deep care for the community. Her work is not just a job but a reflection of her values and deep care for the community. She is a servant leader dedicated to serving all people, driven by a vision of a brighter tomorrow for everyone. The boards she serves on in Winston-Salem are Atkins, CDC, Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Advisory Council to the board, the first female Pastor in a leadership position with the Rowan Baptist Association as 2nd Vice Moderator, Community Police Review Board, first woman Pastor At Exodus UBC, board member at Trellis Supportive Care Foundation, and Board Chair at Smart Start of Forsyth County, Additionally, she has recently launched her consulting business, The Little Village Circle LLC, aiming to create a brighter tomorrow for everyone.