Trenton Pastors and Ministers Elect New President

Rev. Patricia A. Hall takes the helm of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity have elected Rev. Patricia A. Hall as their new president. Rev. Hall, who currently serves as the Pastor of ANEW Way Church and works for the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, will begin her term in January 2026. The organization also announced the election of other new officers, including Vice President Rev. Edgar Diaz, Evangelist Shirley Finney, Rev. Jeanette Spann-Picott, and Rev. Roscoe Bell.

Why it matters

The Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity is an influential group of faith leaders in the Trenton area, and the election of new leadership signals a shift in the organization's priorities and focus. Rev. Hall's emphasis on unity and collective witness could have a significant impact on the local religious community and its engagement with social issues.

The details

Rev. Patricia A. Hall was elected as the new president of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity during the organization's December 2025 meeting. She will begin her term in January 2026. Rev. Hall currently serves as the Pastor of ANEW Way Church, a nondenominational online ministry, and works as an education specialist for the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. She retired from the Trenton Free Public Library after 33 years of service, including four years as the executive director.

  • Rev. Hall was elected president during the organization's December 2025 meeting.
  • Rev. Hall will begin her term as president in January 2026.
  • The installation of the newly elected officers will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. at St. John's Baptist Church in Ewing, New Jersey.

The players

Rev. Patricia A. Hall

The newly elected president of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity. She currently serves as the Pastor of ANEW Way Church and works for the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey.

Rev. Edgar Diaz

The newly elected Vice President of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity, and the Pastor of Galilee Baptist Church.

Evangelist Shirley Finney

One of the newly elected officers of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity, and a member of Wayne Avenue Baptist Church.

Rev. Jeanette Spann-Picott

One of the newly elected officers of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity, and the Co-Pastor of Living Word Ministries Christian Center.

Rev. Roscoe Bell

One of the newly elected officers of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity, and the Pastor of St. John's Baptist Church.

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What they’re saying

“My heart's focus as President is unity within the Body of Believers. In a time when division often speaks louder than faith, I believe God is calling the Church to walk together—across denominations, traditions, and congregational lines—so that our collective witness reflects the love, purpose, and power of Christ. Unity does not mean uniformity, but it does require humility, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to serving both God and our communities.”

— Rev. Patricia A. Hall, Newly Elected President

What’s next

The installation of the newly elected officers of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. at St. John's Baptist Church in Ewing, New Jersey.

The takeaway

The election of Rev. Patricia A. Hall as the new president of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of Trenton and Vicinity signals a shift in the organization's priorities, with a focus on unity, mutual respect, and collective witness within the local religious community. This change in leadership could have a significant impact on the group's engagement with social issues and its influence in the Trenton area.