PASTOR
Reverend Cheryl P. Wilcox is a dedicated servant of God whose ministry reflects a deep commitment to spiritual leadership, collaboration, and community empowerment. A native Floridian, Rev. Wilcox answered the call to ministry in 2005, transitioning from a successful corporate career in finance and human resources into full-time Christian service. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Florida, an M.B.A. in Finance from Clark Atlanta University, and a Master of Divinity from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology.
She was ordained an Itinerant Deacon in 2009 and an Itinerant Elder in 2011 in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. Wilcox has served faithfully in various ministry settings. From 2010 to 2018, she served as Administrative Pastor at Mount Hermon AME Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2014, she was appointed by Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr. as the pastor of St. John AME Church
in Collier City, FL, where she served until May 2018.
At the 128th Session of the South Annual Conference in September 2018, Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr. appointed her pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church in Wabasso, FL. There, Rev. Wilcox provided steady and compassionate leadership, particularly during the
unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the technological barriers faced by smaller congregations, she organized joint Zoom worship services with two neighboring AME churches, sharing preaching duties with their pastors. This collaboration not only allowed the congregations to worship together during the pandemic but also fostered lasting fellowship and resource-sharing that continues to bless the churches today.
On April 17, 2022, Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III appointed Rev. Wilcox as pastor of Greater Allen Chapel AME Church in Melbourne, FL. Her ministry at Greater Allen has focused on spiritual renewal, community engagement, and strengthening collaborative partnerships. She has built relationships with area churches, the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), and numerous civic organizations. Under her leadership, Greater Allen Chapel has expanded its outreach through educational initiatives, civic activism, and efforts addressing food insecurity, social justice, and neighborhood revitalization.
Throughout her ministry, Rev. Wilcox has emphasized servant leadership, spiritual growth, and the vital role of the Church as a catalyst for personal and community transformation. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Brevard County NAACP, a lifetime member of Girl Scouts USA, and the National Black MBA Association.
Rev. Cheryl P. Wilcox continues to lead with vision, faith, and a heart for God’s people, remaining steadfast in her mission to serve, uplift, and inspire.