Biography of Rev. Maryann Goolsby

Rev Mary Ann Goolsby is a preacher, and teacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Her “Living In Christ Ministries” impacts  lives,  when she exhort  the word of God in pulpits, seminars and workshops on a local,

and global level.  What makes her unique is her “Real Factor”. It makes her relatable to her audience, as she shares her life experiences. She takes her down-to-earth attitude, with that colorful artistic streak of humor  throughout the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Haiti and Egypt. Within the W.O.W Group Global Network, and Hands Foundation of Vineland N.J. she’s building leaders, sparkling innovative ideas, embracing diversity, and building interpersonal relationships to promote changes in society.

Reverend Mary Ann Goolsby holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Glassboro State College. She worked as a Social Worker with the Department of Corrections of NJ before retiring. In 2006, Mary Ann became a licensed Minister to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She continued her biblical studies at Molding Disciples Institute Of Philadelphia, Pa. Mary Ann  has held several positions including Director Of the Board Of Christian Education, Leadership Institute Trainer, Director Of Children’s Church Ministry, Director Of Care Cell Ministry, and Sunday School Teacher at the New Hope Baptist Church in Cedarville, New Jersey.

Reverend Mary Ann Goolsby is a member of the  Greater Vineland Branch of the NAACP, and  The Women Christian  Temperance Movement.  She currently sits on the Advisory Board of Directors for The Hand Foundation Vineland, NJ. In 2017, she became an Ordained Minister by the Bethany Baptis Association School of Biblical Studies.

For the past 40 years, Reverend Mary Ann Goolsby has ministered along with her loving husband, Pastor James Goolsby at New Hope Baptist Church in Cedarville, New Jersey. Pastor James and First Lady Mary Ann have two children. A son, Matthew Alexander Goolsby, a Police Sergeant in Washington State. A daughter, Valicia Nichole Finch, an Elder in Vineland, New Jersey. They are the proud grandparents of 5, Alex, Sydney, Olivia, Jordan and Joshua.