Our Pastor

Dr. Ralph M. McCormick – Biographical Sketch

Dr. Ralph M. McCormick, a native of Lubbock Texas, has been in vocational ministry 24 years. He has earned the following Degrees:

Bachelor of Arts Degree, The University of Texas at Austin.

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Degree, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Degree, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. McCormick is in his 21st year serving as Senior Pastor of Second Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He can be reached by email at rmm@2cal.org.

Prior to his pastorate, Dr. McCormick served as Youth Minister of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, TX where A.W.A. Mays is Pastor, as well as The Park Church in Charlotte, NC where Bishop Claude R. Alexander Jr. is Senior Pastor. On March 9, 2003, Dr. McCormick began his tenure as Senior Pastor of Second Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he serves to this day.

Dr. McCormick has been keynote speaker in Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, and Worship Services; including the Youth Congress presenter for the National Baptist Convention, USA. Dr. McCormick teaches Bible study, Leadership Development, and Ministerial Training classes to further the skills of Believers, Leaders, and Ministers. He emphasizes biblical principles, equips believers with the necessary tools to handle the practical issues of life, and encourages individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Dr. McCormick has authored a book in 2017, The Road To Recovery: The Necessities of Nehemiah’s Principals. Dr. McCormick is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and is married to Mrs. Lakeisha S. McCormick

Road To Recovery Synopsis:

There is a danger of becoming so numb to the dysfunctional conditions surrounding us, that we seldom realize how far we have drifted from the center. It often takes an occurrence, catastrophic or subtle, to jolt us back to reality. An in-depth look at ourselves and our society, would most likely reveal areas in need of attention. This was the case for Nehemiah. His desire to change the trajectory of a society recovering from captivity, complacency, and chaos, led him to develop principles to reshape its future. Some of his  principles include:

     * Yielding to the internal urge to make a difference
     * Collectively working toward a common goal
     * Handling opposition correctly
     * Maintaining perspective and focus
     * Staying commited to task completion

The implementation of these and other principles are a must when traveling on the Road to Recovery.