Dr. Eddie R. Wilson Jr.
On March 17, 1970, Dr. Wilson was called to pastor the Leadenhall Baptist Church. He immediately began working to improve the operating budget to meet the needs of the programs of the church.
Dr. Wilson earned a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Virginia Seminary in Lynchburg under the former pastor of Leadenhall, Dr. M.C. Allen. Under Dr. Wilson’s leadership, the church was placed in the National
Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Attached to the placement in the register are certain rights and protections that enable Leadenhall to remain in its original location. Leadenhall, at that time, was the third Maryland church to receive such an honor. He also served as Dean to the Virginia Seminary from 1980-1996. On November 27, 2006, Dr. Wilson transitioned to glory at the age of 75 after 36 years of service.
