Rev. Crystal V. Lowe

Rev. Crystal V. Lowe

Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor

Judah Temple A.M.E. Zion Church

Rev. Crystal Lowe was born and raised in Lackawanna, New York, and resides in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Rev. Lowe is an ordained Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion) Church. She currently serves as the Associate Pastor for Congregational Care at the Judah Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in Mitchellville, Maryland, where Rev. Scot C. Moore is the Senior Pastor. Rev. Lowe has ministered overseas in Zimbabwe and South Africa and has also traveled to Ghana.

Crystal earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland, and a Master of Theological Studies degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, District of Columbia.

Above all, Rev. Crystal V. Lowe is a worshipper who loves God and strives to live a life that glorifies God while inspiring others to do the same.

Iyabode “Yabo” Beysolow, MD, MPH

Iyabode “Yabo” Beysolow, MD, MPH

Director of the Health Ministry

Director of the Health Ministry

A.M.E. Zion Church

Dr. Iyabode “Yabo” Beysolow, MD, MPH, is a physician and public health professional with several years of experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Immunization Services Division.

Under YB Consultants, LLC (YBC), which Dr. Beysolow founded in March 2020, she provides public health expertise to international, federal, state, and local organizations, offering subject matter expertise and coordinating strategic partnerships.

In December 2023, Dr. Beysolow was appointed the Health Ministry Director of the A.M.E. Zion Denomination. This position underscores her commitment to enhancing the overall well-being of the A.M.E. Zion Denomination constituents and the broader community. Under her leadership, the Health Ministry within the denomination focuses on promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being among its congregations and the communities we serve.

Dr. Beysolow, a pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in the private sector, urgent care, and telemedicine, co-founded Atlanta Pediatric Partners, P.C., in 2001 and served as a managing partner until 2019. She is thankful for the opportunity to have served thousands of patients and families as their pediatrician.

Dr. Beysolow is actively involved in global health and has developed, organized, and led six medical mission trips to Liberia, Angola, and Rwanda with the A.M.E. Zion Church from 2008 to 2024, providing free healthcare services while collaborating with Ministry of Health leaders and local health providers in these countries. She is a wife, a mother, and a strong advocate for equitable health for all.

Rev. Dr. Derrill A. Blue

Rev. Dr. Derrill A. Blue

Pastor, Presiding Elder

Pastor, Presiding Elder

Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church

Rev. Dr. Derrill Antonio Blue, a native of Broadway, North Carolina, is the son of Jerry and Gail Quick. After graduating Lee Senior High School (class of 2001), Dr. Blue earned his undergraduate degrees in Business Management from North Carolina A&T State University and Organizational Leadership from the University of Memphis. He went on to receive his Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in Oklahoma City and, in 2024, earned his Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership from Boston University.

Dr. Blue preached his initial sermon on June 9, 2002, and began his pastoral career at the age of 23. Over the years, he has faithfully served multiple A.M.E. Zion congregations across North Carolina, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Connecticut. In December 2017, he was appointed Pastor of Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Rochester, NY, and, in July 2018, became the Presiding Elder of the Rochester-Syracuse District.

In addition to his pastoral duties, Dr. Blue brings a wealth of experience from the banking sector and higher education, specializing in assessment and accreditation. He serves as a Cultural Ambassador to the Yale Clinical Research Program and is an adjunct professor at Northeastern Seminary.

D’Anna Holmes

D’Anna Holmes

Associate Director, Patient Partnerships

Associate Director, Patient Partnerships

Astellas Pharma

D’Anna Holmes is a mission-driven senior leader in patient advocacy with over 15 years of experience advancing data-driven, evidence-based strategies to elevate the patient voice across healthcare and life sciences. Her passion for patient engagement was born from her personal journey as a caregiver to her son, a Stage 3 liver cancer survivor — an experience that inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to transforming lives through more compassionate, inclusive, and effective care.

Currently serving as the Associate Director of Patient Partnerships at Astellas Pharma US, D’Anna leads global patient engagement efforts, directs multi-million-dollar resource allocations, and drives initiatives that amplify underserved voices in clinical research and care delivery. Her career includes impactful roles at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ascension Health, and SONIFI Health Solutions, where she has consistently championed patient-centered innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable outcomes. A sought-after advisor and speaker, D’Anna brings deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, health equity, and social impact to every initiative she leads.

Reverend Blane Newberry

Reverend Blane Newberry

Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA

Rev. Blane Joseph Newberry is a native of Philadelphia, married to the former Cathy Leigh Hill.  He was educated in the Philadelphia Parochial School System.  Reverend Newberry attended Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, earning a B.A. Degree in Sociology and Social Work, having been awarded a four-year athletic scholarship.  He earned a M.S. Degree in the Administration of Justice from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.  Reverend Newberry has matriculated at the Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.  Reverend Newberry has guided the development of youth in Philadelphia as a Juvenile Probation Officer, Gang Prevention Officer, and Recreation Leader.  Prior to accepting his call into full-time ministry, Reverend Newberry attained a career in law enforcement for the U. S. District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U. S. Department of Justice as a Federal Probation and Parole Officer.  Additionally, Reverend Newberry is passionate in his pursuit of souls for the Kingdom and serves in the following capacities: Certified pre-marital and marital counselor with Gilead’s Balm Counseling Ministry; Lecturer/Facilitator (discipleship classes, marriage retreats, church member assimilation, community organizations, and organizational management) and Missions Educator.

Rev. Scott C. Moore

Rev. Scott C. Moore

Senior Pastor, International Director of the Men of Zion

Senior Pastor, International Director of the Men of Zion

Judah Temple A.M.E. Zion Church

Rev. Scot C. Moore is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Judah Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in Mitchellville, Maryland. With his loving wife, Sharon, and sons Cameron and Dimitri by his side, Pastor Moore dedicates his life to spreading the Good News through his congregation, community, and worldwide ministries.

He is one of four boys raised by a single mother in Mount Vernon, NY where he graduated with honors in the top ten of his high school class. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Hofstra University. After getting married, Pastor Moore moved with his wife Sharon to Washington D.C. In 1994, he immersed himself in the ministry of the A.M.E. Zion Church. By 1995, he was ordained a Deacon by Bishop Milton Williams. After three years of dedicated service, Pastor Moore was ordained an elder on May 24, 1997.

In 1996, he founded the brand-new Judah Temple church. The first service at this house of worship was held in August 1996 with as many as 550 people in attendance. By the end of the year, 120 people became active members. Membership continued to grow until a new space was necessary. The church bought a 23-acre piece of land to build a campus known as the “Land of Judah.” By July 2004, the sanctuary was completed, and the first service was held here on March 12, 2006.

Pastor Moore serves as the International Director of the Men of Zion, which is The Men’s Ministry of the A.M.E. Zion Church. He also serves as the Presiding Elder of the churches in Barbados and St. Vincent.

Pastor Moore continues to impact lives in more than 50 ministries, workshops, and conferences. He travels and preaches extensively through North America, Europe, and South Africa. He has created and expanded a support network for men to learn to become better Christians, husbands, fathers, and workers. He has worked extensively with young adults in Christian ministries, led leadership training groups for Pastors, and founded a prison and praise ministry for rehabilitating felons.