Minister's Staff
The goal of our ministry is to convey the Word of God to our members in a way that they can apply it to everyday life. To give the Word of God life. To lift it from the pages and plant it into the hearts and minds of God’s people therefore empowering, enriching, and equipping their lives for Kingdom living
Rev. Michelle P. Bush
First Lady, Rev. Michelle Page Bush, the eldest of five children, is the daughter of John and Ola Page. Her Christian foundation was formed in the Cumberland AME Church. She was educated in the Aiken County Public School System and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of South Carolina-Aiken in 1981.
In 1996, she obtained her certification to teach on the secondary level and currently teaches 8th grade history. In 2001, she earned a Master of Education from Lesley University of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

In 2004, led by the Holy Spirit, Rev. Bush entered Erskine Theological Seminary, Due West, SC, graduating with a Master of Christian Education. During the years as a seminary student she also served as the Sunday School Superintendent and as a Bible study teacher. In 2008, she preached her initial sermon and was licensed as a “proclaimer” of the gospel under Rev. Douglas A. Slaughter, senior pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Aiken, SC. In June, 2011 she was ordained through the Mt. Canaan Association. Currently Rev. Bush serves as an associate minister and as Minister of Christian education at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson, SC , where her husband, the Rev. Paul H. Bush is the senior pastor.

Rev. Bush works in the Aiken County Public School system as an educator. In the work of ministry she conducts workshops, trainings, teaches and serves where she is needed for the up-building of God’s kingdom and the development of disciples.

Rev. Bush is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
There are four adult children in the Bush union; Jantzen, Lorie, Jenai, and Bree. They also have six grandchildren: Raygan, Aiden, Trey, Zachariah, Maya, and Tyler.
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To God be the Glory for all that He has done!
Rev. Pamela Moore
Minister Pamela M. Moore is a native of Beech Island SC. She is the oldest of four children born to Deacon James and Rev. Mary Jane Ingram. At an early age she joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, serving faithfully as a member of the J.R Riley Choir.
Rev. Mary J. Ingram
Minister Mary J. Ingram is married to Deacon James Ingram. To this union four children were born, two boys and two girls. Minister Ingram was born and grew up in Beech Island, South Carolina.
Her spiritual journey began 49 years ago at the Runs Missionary Baptist Church, Beech Island, SC and continues at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson, SC. At 11 years old, she began serving in the Usher Ministry where she began speaking fluently at her Church and other area Churches. She began teaching Sunday School at 19 years of age beginning with the primary class. She also organized the J. R. Riley Youth Choir which later turned into the Youth Department. She worked hard and consistent with the youth and loved it for 30 years. She was also in the Deaconess and Senior Choir, and Home Mission Ministries.

In 2001, she redesigned her positions and felt completely at peace as she trained others to take her positions because God had a plan for her, and He was already working it out. So, in March 2002, she became the first woman to be licensed of the Gospel at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She served as assistant Sunday School Teacher and assisted with many Church functions in house and the CSRA under the leadership of Reverend Henry Ingram. She also started a Prayer Ministry every Thursday in her neighborhood which still remains current today.

Minister Ingram is a 1965 graduate of the Jefferson High School, Bath, SC. She attended the Career Training Institute in 1967, furthered her education at Augusta Technical College obtaining her diploma and license in Nursing. She worked over 30 years in the medical field at the University Hospital in Augusta, GA as a Dialysis Nurse, private duty, and Mental Health Nurse in Aiken County Hospital. She had a chance to return to her first love before she left the work force working as a paraprofessional with special education children from 1999 to 2003 at the historical Martha Schofield (High) Middle School. Minister Ingram has been studying with the CSRA Ministries Fellowship since 2004. Currently, she is a student at the Whole Life Christian School of Theology.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church was without a pastor for two years but Minister Ingram worked faithfully with the Deacon Ministry in whatever capacity needed as God utilized her as the driver. She assisted with the membership body as well as the Church structure—to the point she took a “Pulpit Etiquette” class under Dr. Ronald Coleman of Valley Fair Baptist Church to better equip herself for God’s mission.
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Minister Ingram’s mission in life is to educate and empower God’s children by teaching and preaching, but most of all by living the Word.
On September 7, 2008, Minister Moore was licensed in the Ministry serving faithfully as a daughter of the house at New Land New Seed Ministries, Augusta GA, under the leadership of Pastor Alonzo H. Pressley. While a part of the ministry she held various positions to include preacher and teacher, choir member, usher, newsletter editor and church administrator. In 2012, after much prayer, Minister Moore and her family returned home to Mt. Zion, where she is currently serving as a daughter of the house and President of the Women’s Ministry under the leadership of Pastor Paul H. Bush.
Minister Moore retired from the military in January 2010, as a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force Reserves serving a total of twenty-two years. During her career she served in numerous positions to include Clinic Information Manager, Patient Medical Evacuation Manager, Airmen Leadership School Instructor, Unit Training Manager, and Superintendent of Health Services Management. Throughout her career Minister Moore has appeared as the guest speaker at many retirements, graduations, and special programs in the local community and while serving in the military. She currently works on Fort Gordon for the Department of the Army, serving as the Chief, Quality Assurance Office.
Minister Moore is a graduate of Silver Bluff High School in Aiken, SC. She holds an Associate of Arts degree from University South Carolina, Aiken; Associate in Applied Science Instructor of Technology and Military Science from the Community College of the Air Force; Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Training Development (Magna Cum Laude) from Southern Illinois University; and Masters of Arts in Education Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix.
Minister Moore is married to Alonza Moore Jr. There are 5 children to this union. Alonza III, Alonda, Jessica, Kendall, and Nia.
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Robert is the middle son to Robert Sr and Carrie Hayes, and is a native of Mt. Zion. He is married to Deloris Allen Hayes and they have three children; Josh (Robert son), Jeremy and Gabrielle (Gabbi).
He served as a member of the J. R. Riley choir where he served until he left home for life in 1986. Robert graduated from Silver Bluff High School, he then joined the United States Navy and served out his years in aviation. During his time he has traveled to over 20 countries thanks to his service of serving.
Minister Hayes joined Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Augusta, Ga where he committed his life to Jesus under the late Dr. Johnny Ray Hatney. He retired from being a CDL owner/driver in 2016 and in 2019 he began studying the Word of God at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. where he graduated with a B. S. in Christian Leadership and is currently in Divinity school (Seminary) studying toward a Masters of Divinity in Christianity Leaders with a minor in Chaplaincy.
Minister Hayes obtained his license to preach while in school on May 28, 2021. Minister Hayes returned to Mt. Zion in 2022 where he is a student under the leadership of Pastor Paul H. Bush with references to the staff and leadership here.
Brother Hayes favorite book is "Thinking Like Jesus: Understanding the Mind of Christ" by Ben Gutierrez. He believes God has called him into ministry to serve people whether they know God or not. Faith is my motto, God will do the unthinkable even while we see nothing.
Rev. Robert E. Hayes, Jr.
