Reverend Dr. David K. Rosby, Pastor

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 Reverend David K. Rosby, son of the late Walter L. Rosby and Viola G. Rosby, a native of Statesville, North Carolina. He realized his calling to the ministry at the age of thirteen, eighteen years, he accepted the call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Reverend Rosby first sermon was preached on the topic of “Faith” he preached that sermon at the First Baptist Church in Statesville, N. C. on October 8, 1989. The Rowan Baptist Association licensed him. He was ordained at Macedonia Baptist Church in Wake Forest N. C. on November 1, 1992 by the Wake Association, of Raleigh North Carolina.

After finishing Statesville Senior High School he attended Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina on a Full four year Football scholarship, he majored in Music Education and received his Bachelor of Art degree.

In 1985 Reverend Rosby furthered his studies at Shaw Divinity School in Raleigh, N. C. studies in Christian Education. The General Baptist State Convention, of N. C. employed him as Secretary of Lay Work, which involved the organizing of the Laymen’s League for 1700 Baptist churches over the State of North Carolina. Where he was instrumental in writing the Laymen League manual for GBSC, along with the late Dr. O. A. Dupree, and the Bro. Charles Alston. He has been employed with the Franklin County Schools for many years. 

Reverend Rosby started his ministry under the leadership of Dr. J. C. Harris, the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Statesville North Carolina, He also served under the direction of Reverend Edward Washington for five years at Macedonia Baptist Church and the Reverend Marvin Connelly until he was commissioned to South Main Street Baptist Church, Louisburg, N. C. where he continue to serve.

Reverend Rosby started his ministry at South Main Street Baptist Church, on the first Sunday in September, 1994 and was installed on October 9, 1994. His theme for that year was “I Press Toward the Mark for the prize of the High Calling which is in Christ Jesus” 

During his leadership at South Main Street Baptist Church many accomplishments have been made including the Boy Scouts, Church Steeple, reorganization of the Male Chorus, Students of the Month, integrated Sunday School classes, New Trustee’s, and Jr. Trustee’s and Deacons, Church Directory, First Leadership breakfast, Attendance increase, Annual Health Day, Annual Church by the Riverside and Church in the Park, First Men’s Breakfast, Youth Red and White Dinner, a New Educational Building, Extension of choir stand, the purchase of land across the street from the church, Started Dance Ministry called “The Essence of Praise” , Free style Bible Study, Annual Woman’s Conference.

· Married to Sharon Holman Rosby, they have two children one son Daniel and one daughter Kerston and two grandsons. 

· Reverend Rosby is employed with the Franklin County School System

· Employed with South Main Street Missionary Baptist Church over 181/2 years

· Former Vice-President for the Franklin Area Clergy Ecumenical Society (F. A. C. E. S.)

· Chaplain for the Franklin Area Clergy Ecumenical Society

· Former First Vice-Moderator of the Middle Baptist Association

· Member of the Oak Grove Lodge No.393, Prince Hall Affiliation,

· Member of the NAACP Franklin County

· A + Certification in Computers at Vance Granville College

· Bachelor of Theology at Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Ga. 

· Master Degree in Biblical Studies at Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Ga.

· Continuing Education presently for, Doctor of Biblical Counseling, Andersonville, Theological Seminary, Camilla, Ga.

· Former employee for Turning Point Services Inc. in Raleigh N.C., served people with Developmental Disabilities,

· Former supervisor / Ares Coordinator for R and A personal Services a home health service. 

I was diagnosed with Renal (kidney) failure at the age of 39, some 15 years ago, September 28, 2005. My brother graciously gave me one of his kidneys, giving me a second chance at life. I took dialysis for 7 years, until I received the one that I have today. I still thank my wife Sharon Rosby, my son Daniel Rosby and all those on my fund raising committee, who helped me along the way to raise a little over $45,000.00 which still helps me with purchasing my medicine today.