Derrick J. Hughes
Ave Maria,FL
Summary
Dr. Derrick J. Hughes is a visionary leader who preaches from the depths of his soul. His love for the Lord is evident through his preaching, and he is a uniquely gifted teacher. His passion is to develop mature disciples of Jesus Christ.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Unity Faith Missionary Baptist Church
05.2023 - Current
- Dr. Derrick J. Hughes served as a Senior Pastor for nearly thirty years and is the pastor of Unity Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
Pastor
First Baptist Church Piney Grove
07.2010 - 04.2022
- Pastor of First Baptist Church Piney Grove in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, for 12 years
- From 2010 to 2022, more than 3200 souls gave their lives to Christ and joined the Piney Grove Family
- Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Hughes, First Baptist Church Piney Grove grew to over 4,000 Members. As a result, Dr. Hughes was credited with expanding and growing the Children and Youth Ministries at Piney Grove
- An age-appropriate curriculum was created for children ages 4-17
- Additionally, helped recreate a fully functional nursery for infants and toddlers
- Created and implemented two one-hour worship experiences on two different days: every Saturday evening from 6:00 pm—7:00 pm and every Sunday morning from 9:30 am—10:30 am
- In addition to those services, every Sunday at 7:30 am and 11:00 am, hundreds of worshippers were ready to be filled spiritually
- Dr. Hughes believes in reaching others globally and, as a result, was instrumental in ensuring that the Piney Grove Clinic in Haiti opened and that the church sustained its continuity.
Founder
Piney Grove Boys Academy
08.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: The first all-boys school in Fort Lauderdale
- In 2012, Dr. Hughes founded Piney Grove Boys Academy, the first all-boys school in Fort Lauderdale
- The Piney Grove Boys Academy graduated its initial high school seniors on June 1, 2019
- The first all-boys school in Fort Lauderdale
Senior Board Member
IC3 Church Growth and Development Conference
04.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: A national and international church conference that helps to develop and inspire pastors and church leaders
- A national and international church conference that helps to develop and inspire pastors and church leaders
Evangelistic Ministry Overseer
KCFI Florida Jurisdiction State Director of Christ
10.2024 - Current
- Launched new programs and initiatives in response to identified gaps in services or emerging issues within the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio05.1986
Master of Arts - Urban Ministry
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield, Illinois05.2001
Doctor of Ministry - Church Leadership
United Theological Seminary
Dayton, Ohio12.2003
Ph.D. - Preaching
Anderson University’s Clamp Divinity School
Anderson, SC2025
Skills
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Church Growth
- Church Consultant
- Community Development
- Organizational leadership
- Congregational care
- Marriage counseling
- Organizational management
- Sermon preparation
- Preaching excellence
- Leadership development
- Operations management
- Church growth strategies
Accomplishments
- Grew First Baptist Piney Grove to over 4,000 members
- Founded Piney Grove Boys Academy, the first all-boys school in Fort Lauderdale.
- Graduated initial high school seniors from Piney Grove Boys Academy, 06/01/19
- Published author of 'The Things They Didn't Teach You in Seminary.
- Senior Board Member of the IC3 Church Growth and Development Conference.
- Contributor to the African American Pulpit.
- Writer for the National Baptist Publishing Board.
- Partnered with a ministry in Ghana to ensure students had shoes for each year.
- KCFI Florida Jurisdiction State Director of Christian Education & District Overseer of the Southwest District..
- National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Board Member
Spouse
Deborah Bryson-Hughes
Affiliations
- National Baptist Convention
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- FBI Citizens Program
Certification
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) - Various accredited theological seminaries.
FBI CITIZENS AWARD
Federal Bureau of Investigation: In recognition of outstanding service to the local community and of enduring contributions to the advancement of justice, the Director's Community Leadership Award
HughesGlobal, Inc. - Church Consultant
Helped pastors and churches plant and improve current and new ministries.
Timeline
Evangelistic Ministry Overseer
KCFI Florida Jurisdiction State Director of Christ
10.2024 - Current
Senior Pastor
Unity Faith Missionary Baptist Church
05.2023 - Current
Senior Board Member
IC3 Church Growth and Development Conference
04.2017 - Current
Founder
Piney Grove Boys Academy
08.2012 - Current
Pastor
First Baptist Church Piney Grove
07.2010 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Xavier University
Master of Arts - Urban Ministry
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Doctor of Ministry - Church Leadership
United Theological Seminary
Ph.D. - Preaching
Anderson University’s Clamp Divinity School
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