Elder James E. Turner, Sr., Executive Director: Elder Turner has been in active ministry for 25 years and has served as Executive Director of the Neighborhood Christian Centers for over 13 years. Elder Turner received his Bachelor of Science from Jackson State University and his B.B.S. in Religion Education from C.M. & I College.  He has also received additional training from Wesley Biblical Seminary and Tougaloo College. Before coming to NCC, he served in the United States Air Force for 21 years and has been licensed by the Church of Christ Holiness since 1981, where he served as Pastor to Mt. Zion, Marl Grove, Greater Mt. Bethel and Galilee Church of Christ Holiness U.S.A. Elder Turner is a member of the Amos Network, The Fellowship of Hope, Mission Mississippi, the CCDA, National Black Evangelicals Association, and was a founding member of the Jayess Christian Community Development Association.   Elder Turner also serves as founding a member of Transformation Jackson, a faith based community development movement in the city of Jackson.

* You may reach Elder Turner by phone at: 601-750-4133 or by email at: jetajbt@bellsouth.net.

 A Message From The Executive Director

Alma Turner
Administrative Director

Mrs. Alma Turner, Administrative & Community Outreach Coordinator:  Mrs. Turner ministers through NCC’s outreach programs to the Georgetown and surrounding neighborhoods.  She runs NCC’s administrative offices and coordinates: weekly Bible studies, NCC’s annual Christmas box program, in-kind gifts and provides support to those in need our community.  Elder & Mrs. Turner have 4 children, James, Travis, La Keisha and Seneca. 

*You can reach her by phone at 601-352-9049 between 8:00-11:00am.  

Ms. Melody Moody, Director of Development, received her Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies & Christian Ministries from Belhaven College and is currently pursuing her M.A. in International Development from Eastern University.  Ms. Moody served as the volunteer & community outreach coordinator for Belhaven College for 3 years prior to joining the staff at NCC.  Melody has been working to raise funds and awareness for the Neighborhood Christian Center for the past four years, currently serving as NCC’s webmaster and as event coordinator for our annual fundraising event, “NCC’s Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Outdoor Festival.”  She is an active member of the Mississippi  music scene regularly playing with her old-time/bluegrass band, “The Scramblers.”             

You can contact her by phone at: 601-540-3710 or by email at: melodymoody@gmail.com