Rev. Ross is sixth Senior Pastor of the Thankful Baptist Church located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was installed on Saturday, November 12, 2017. The church’s theme is “Embracing Spiritual Excellence” taken from 1 Peter 2:9. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Rev. Gregory Ross was born, raised and educated in the City of Philadelphia. He takes pride in being a family man who loves the Lord, loves the church, and loves to preach and teach the unadulterated Word of God. He was a committed member of the Second Macedonia Baptist Church in Philadelphia, pastored by the late Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Ritter. There he was ordained a deacon in 1982 and licensed to preach in 1999. He served as Associate Minister, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Music Ministry Choir Director and numerous other roles. He was ordained into the Full Gospel Ministry by the Thankful Baptist Church in February 2013 under the late pastor Rev. Ivan B. Hewitt.

Pastor Ross is a graduate of Central High School. Continuing his education, he earned a B.S. Degree from Drexel University (Accounting), a M.B.A Degree from LaSalle University (Finance), and a M. Div. from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, now called United Lutheran Seminary (Black Church Concentration).

Pastor Ross is an accomplished financial professional. He has worked for Campbell Soup Company, Vlasic Foods International, Pinnacle Foods, Signal Holdings, and Assurant Solutions. He is currently employed at Cardone Industries, Inc.

Additionally, Pastor Ross served from 1985 to 2018, as the director of the Drexel University Gospel Choir. This choir has traveled throughout the United States and abroad praising the Lord through song, mime and dance. Under his direction, the choir has released a live CD and CD/DVD projects, “Not to Us” ( 2003) and “Lord make me a Vessel” (2015) on which Pastor Ross penned a number of songs, including the title tracks to both. He has received numerous awards as an adjunct faculty member at Drexel University due to his committed service to the campus community.

For over 35 years, he has been married to his college sweetheart, the former Beatrice Elaine Baldwin, (who is also a preacher). They are the proud parents of two sons. Eugene Gregory married to the lovely former Andrea Gould (grandson Zackai) and Evan Gregory. Pastor Gregory Ross praises God for an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ with everyone that he meets. He realizes that today more than ever, Jesus needs to be lifted up so that spiritually dying men, women, boys and girls will find hope and eternal life in Christ.

Be Encouraged. Walk in Excellence. Speak Life.