pastor henry m. carnegie, jr.
was born and raised in Anniston, Alabama. He is the son of Mrs. Dorothy Carnegie and the late Mr. Henry M. Carnegie, Sr.
He attended and graduated Anniston High School in Anniston, Alabama. Pastor Carnegie received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and Criminal Justice in 1986 from Alabama State University. He received his Masters in Theology from the Sacramento Theological Seminary, Montgomery Branch in 2005 and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies & Divinity in 2015 from Faith Evangelical Seminary in Tacoma, Washington. He also has a Doctor's degree in Philosophy in Theology and Divinity from Touch of Love Theological Institute, Montgomery, Alabama. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
He is married to Rev./Dr. BeLinda Bryant-Carnegie and has two children, Candace & Jeremiah Carnegie.
Serving in the army of Jesus Christ for over 20 years, Pastor Carnegie’s objective is to cultivate the heart and soul of God’s chosen people, plant a spiritual seed within, make a divine difference, and respectfully give God all the glory. He walks daily endeavoring to fulfill the scripture as it is penned in Jeremiah 1:10,
“See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, to pull down, and to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant.”
A Word of Encouragement
From Pastor Carnegie
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Whether you’ve found your way to our website through a search, a friend’s recommendation, or a stirring in your heart, I want you to know this — you are welcome here. Not just welcome to explore our church, but welcome to be part of a family of faith, hope, and love.
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At Mt. Gillard, we believe church is more than a place to go; it’s a people to belong to. A place where stories are shared, burdens are lifted, and lives are transformed by the power of God's Word and the presence of His Spirit.
As your pastor, my heart beats with a passion to see people encounter the living God, grow in their walk with Christ, and discover their God-given purpose. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey — whether searching, returning, healing, or growing — there is room for you here. We are all on this journey together.
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Every Sunday, we gather not just to “attend” church, but to experience the heart of God through worship, the teaching of His Word, prayer, and authentic community. And throughout the week, we continue to live out our faith in practical, compassionate ways — loving our neighbors, lifting up the hurting, and being the hands and feet of Jesus in a world that desperately needs Him.
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So I invite you: come as you are. Bring your questions, your struggles, your dreams, and your doubts. God is not finished with your story. In fact, the best chapters may still be ahead.
I look forward to meeting you — shaking your hand, learning your name, and walking with you as we pursue Christ together.
Until then, may the Lord bless you and keep you, make His face shine upon you, and give you peace.
In His service and yours,
Rev. Dr. Henry M. Carnegie Jr.
Pastor, Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church