Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis

Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA)
Organization: First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA

Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. A native of Charlotte, NC, Dr. Mullis completed his seminary training at Princeton Theological Seminary and later earned a doctoral degree with a focus on the psychology and theology of giving.

After completing a post-graduate fellowship in Indianapolis, Dr. Mullis served as pastor in churches in Charlotte and Atlanta before joining First Presbyterian in 2018 as the 17th pastor and the first openly gay minister in the church’s history. His ministry centers on creating intentionally inclusive congregations, breaking down barriers to LGBTQ equality, addressing hunger and food insecurity, and promoting economic inclusivity.

Dr. Mullis has also served as a trustee for Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary and on the board of directors for the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. He lives in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia with his spouse, Lester, and their two dogs.

You can learn more about his church’s mission and community work at First Presbyterian Church’s website.