Dr. Dexter G. Moragne
2026 Community Impact Honoree
St Luke Baptist Church
Covington, Tipton County
A man of God working to make a meaningful impact in my community.
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Biography
For 37 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as Senior Pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in Covington, Tennessee. A significant part of my life has been dedicated to ministry and service. My academic preparation includes a Master of Divinity degree from Memphis Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg. After 35 years of dedicated service with the United States Postal Service, retirement provided an opportunity to devote even more time to ministry, leadership, and community service. I have served as Chaplain with the Tennessee State Penitentiary. Currently serving as Vice President of the TBME Congress, the ministry journey has also included serving as an instructor for the H.O.P.E. Healthcare Initiative in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Additionally I have experience teaching that includes serving as an instructor for the National Baptist Convention and as an instructor for the Browns Creek Association. Through these roles, a continued commitment has been made to educating, mentoring, developing leaders, and strengthening churches and communities.
Community impact
Throughout the years, I along with my church have strived to make a difference in our surrounding communities. The following are a few of those initiatives: * Monthly Food Distribution from the St. Luke Family Life Center * Annual Stuff the Bus Initiative for Christmas community * Adopted Austin Peay Elementary School * Breast Cancer Awareness Walk annual * Donations to the Center for Battered Women * Provide food for over 200 men for the Memphis Mission * Monthly Donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital Ronald McDonald House * Annual Senior Luncheon for the Community * Supporter of the Boys and Girls Club
Accomplishments
Some of my accomplishments include the following: * NAACP Outstanding Service to the Tipton County Community * Canaan Fam 2024 Moses “Led the People” Award * 2026 Community Service Award by the Fatima Temple for exceptional service, dedication, and positive impact through community involvement. * Recognized by the State of Tennessee and Gov. Lee for outstanding service to the Covington, Tipton County area. * N73Red, Inc. 2025 Pastor’s Appreciation Community Service Award for dedicated to the Tipton County Community
Voting closes September 18, 2026.