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https://livestream.com/accounts/7325565/adamcarrington https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/adam-carrington.html Adam T. Carrington hails from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, one of five boys, and the proud son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Charles T. Carrington. As a little boy, he dreamed of becoming a minister preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ. Adam vividly remembers his name called out in his dreams. Adam’s father told him, the next time you hear your name called, say these words, “Speak, for thy servant heareth.” He did not recognize the voice then but was later assured that it was Jesus calling him to the preaching ministry. After years of running, dreaming, receiving visions, and experiencing many sleepless nights, Adam accepted his calling. Adam preached his first sermon entitled “No Jesus, No Joy,” on Sunday, June 23rd, 2002, at Grant A.M.E. Worship Center under then his father in the ministry Pastor Leo M. Griffin. Rev. Carrington, while serving as an associate minister, was assigned as the supply Pastor of Mt. Nebo AM.E. Church in Lexington, Texas. After serving Mt. Nebo faithfully for six months, Rev. Carrington was ordained an Itinerant Deacon in October 2005 and was reassigned as Pastor of the dynamic Union Chapel A.M.E. Church in Cedar Creek, Texas where he served faithfully for three years. Pastor Carrington understood the value of being academically, as well as, spiritually prepared and attended Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Theological Studies with an emphasis in Pastoral Care in May 2008. On January 11, 2009, Pastor Carrington was assigned to Grant A.M.E. Worship Center in Austin, Texas where he faithfully relied on God to shepherd the people. On November 15, 2014, Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie assigned Pastor Carrington to the beach of Corpus Christi Texas as the new proud Pastor of Brooks A.M.E. Worship Center. Pastor Carrington served on several boards, including the Heart and Soul Resale store, where he was Board president helping to bless those in need. All proceeds from the resale store are sown back into the community. Pastor Carrington served also as the Chair of the Hillcrest Community Advisory board, serving as a liaison between the Texas Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, Port of Corpus Christi, The City of Corpus Christi, Housing Authority, and the Hillcrest Community. Pastor Carrington served as a co-chair for Citizens Alliance for fairness and progress, an advocacy group who fights for justice in the Hillcrest Community. In addition, Pastor Carrington served as a member of the Gulf South for A Green Deal, serving Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida, where they fight for Economic, Environmental and Social Justice for all people. Pastor Carrington was an advocate for fairness for everyone and didn’t mind telling you what was on his mind, especially when he saw or heard God’s people being mistreated. Pastor Carrington’s vision for Brooks Worship Center and the city of Corpus Christi was and is to raise up a new generation for Jesus Christ that will rely on God with a “Yes We Can Attitude,” thus “Never Thirst Again.” He often references the phrase “Amen Lights” while preaching or teaching which is his shout of praise as declared in Luke 19:40 (MSG) “But he said, “If they kept quiet, the rocks would do it for them, shouting praise.” Pastor Carrington brought a heart full of love and happiness that says he “ROCKS”: Ray of light, a rare and rich reward. Outstanding, the one sent by the Lord. Christ centered, preaching, and teaching the Word. Keeping it real, he knows his people’s cares. Spiritual, strong, sensitive and a sense of humor. Professionally, Pastor Carrington an honorable discharged veteran of the U.S. Navy, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 1992 and worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Applied Materials Inc. until January of 2013 where he retired. Pastor Carrington says “that regardless of his assignment in the African Methodist Episcopal Church I belong to God. I am praying that God will give me everything I need to walk, talk, act, and live in God’s will for my life, through the power of the Holy Spirit; and that HE will allow me to be a blessing to all humankind.” In Jesus’ name, Amen. Pastor Carrington earned his wings January 26, 2023. He is survived by his son Adam J. Carrington (Aisha) Oklahoma City, OK. Two brothers Kelvin (Jalinda) Carrington, Atlanta GA, Barry (Nina) Carrington, Chesapeake VA, and a host of great nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends. Pastor is preceded in death by both parents Rev. Charles and Grace Carrington, two brothers Truitt Bernard Carrington and Edward Matthew Carrington. The family takes this time to recognize two especially important people in Adam’s life, Associate Pastor Claudia Rush, Brooks AME Worship Center (aka: Sis) and Ms. Camille G. McNeely, Fiancée.

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Pastor Adam T. Carrington, Sr.

March 16, 1962 - January 26, 2023