Archbishop Dr. Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. President Mount Carmel Seminary and College

Archbishop Dr. Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. is a native of Harlem, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies and a Master of Divinity degree from Norfolk Seminary & College in Virginia. He earned a Ph.D. in Divinity from the College of Metaphysical Theology in Minnesota. He also has Post Doctrinal Fellowship Degrees in Counseling, Psychology and Theology.

Archbishop Mayo is the President and Dean of the Mount Carmel Seminary and College in New Bern, North Carolina.

Milestones in a long and dedicated career of service include:
-Former Presiding Bishop Eastern Middle Annual Conference, United American Free Will Baptist Denomination, Incorporated.
-Founder and Senior Pastor of Mount Carmel Worship Center, New Bern, North Carolina
-Presiding Prelate of Mount Carmel Global Assembly Incorporated a 501c (3) non-profit Organization founded in Havelock, North Carolina.
-Chief Executive Officer for the Mount Carmel Education Management Group Incorporated a 501c (3) non-profit organization founded in New Bern, North Carolina.
-Nominated College President of the year in the 2012 Presidential Who’s Who among Business and Professional Achievers.
-Recipient of Honorary Doctor of Humane Letter Degree from the International Circle of Faith College & Seminary, Washington DC.
-Recipient of Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Freedom Bible College and Seminary, Rogers, Arkansas.
-Recipient of The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award both from President Joseph R Biden, Jr.
-Recipient of a “Congressional Proclamation” from Congressman G. K. Butterfield of the First Congressional District of North Carolina.
-Recipient of the State of North Carolina’s “Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award” Presented by Governor Mike Easley.
-Recipient of the “Mayor’s Proclamation” and the “Mayor’s Citizen’s Medal”, City of Kinston, North Carolina.
-Recipient of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People “Community Achievement Award” & the “District 15 Directors Award.”
-Recording Artist with Six Mile Records of Charleston, South Carolina and released his first CD entitled, “Here Am I; Send Me.” Which received the Gold Record Sales award.
-Founded the “Faith In Motion”, Television Ministry, New Bern, North Carolina.
-Established first United American Free Will Baptist Bible College extension site in Cameroon, Africa.
-Signed by Fifth Sun Records of Goldsboro, North Carolina for the release of his second CD entitled “Have You Made A Decision?”
-Contracted by President of November Entertainment of Goldsboro, North Carolina for the immediate release of his “Faith in Motion” television program onto OVNTV.COM, Channel 21,

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-Author of the Christian Relationship Book entitled “A Husband’s Guide To Staying Married”
-Author of “Healing From Church Hurt”
-Author of “Marriage: A Journey of Love, Faith, and Commitment”
-Retired combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps after serving for twenty- two years.
-He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant. (E-8)
-He is a member of the American Legion, and Disabled American Veteran (DAV)
-Lifetime member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Archbishop Mayo is married to his wife of thirty-nine years the former Ms. Connie G. White, daughter of Mr. Leslie and Pastor Shirley White of New Bern, North Carolina. They are blessed with seven children. They also have thirteen grandchildren.

Archbishop Mayo has been given the vision of a ministry that would be an example for the entire world to follow and see what the “Love of Christ” really means and the impact that God’s influence would have on their life’s circumstances. His goal is to live so God can use him to lead God’s people towards a Holy and Spiritual way of life.