Dr. Dwight A. Nixon has served the Suffolk community for 34 years as the pastor of St. Mary’s Church of God in Christ. He is married to Evangelist Brenda Nixon and they have two sons and a daughter in law, Quincy Nixon, Elder Owen and Eurnicka Nixon. They have 3 granddaughter, Sharonda, Sharanda and Shalise.  Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Pastor Nixon demonstrated leadership abilities and a strong desire for excellence early in life. Pastor Nixon became the Tidewater Boxing Association Lightweight champion in 1975. The training and discipline gained through this boxing experience, followed by his call to a ministry of serving people, established the framework for Pastor Nixon’s drive to work in the Kingdom of God with all of his heart, mind, body and soul to help build strong families and communities.

Pastor Nixon was called into the ministry in the Church of God in Christ under the hand of his pastor, the late Elder Cornelius Purkett. He was ordained as pastor of St. Mary’s in 1986 by the Late Bishop Levi Willis Sr.

Under Pastor Nixon’s leadership, the membership supported the church renovation in 1991. As the church continues to grow, today Pastor Nixon has a vision to erect a Christian School and Youth Center behind the church to serve the community.

Pastor Nixon has served in several areas of ministry in the New Frontier Church of God in Christ. He is currently an Administrative Assistant to Bishop Levi Willis II over the Southern Region, where he serves on the  Executive Board of the New Frontier Church of God in Christ.

To develop his educational growth, Pastor Nixon earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and the Masters of Divinity degree from Norfolk Seminary and College, Norfolk, VA. He received his Doctorate in Ministry from Living Waters Biblical Institute.

Pastor Nixon has a strong determination to uplift and build the community. He is committed to increasing economic success, supporting the education of our youth, promoting morale and maintaining safety for all citizens in the city of Suffolk and people around the world. As a leader in the community, Pastor Nixon has served on numerous boards and organizations. He has served three terms on the City of Suffolk’s Economic Development Authority (EDA). He is currently the chaplain for Local 1248 International Longshoreman Association.

With his experience, visionary leadership and strong commitment to his family, community and city, Pastor Nixon is committed to continue working in the Kingdom of God with all his heart mind body and soul. According to the scripture, I can do all things through Christ that strengths me is the premise in which he operates. To God be the Glory for the things He has done!