He is also a member of the Sumter Branch of the NAACP and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, in which he is a life member Pastor Vaughn realizes for the church to grow and prosper, it must have godly men and women strong in faith and committed to service. The deacons, deaconess and trustees under his pastorate have undergone intense training classes ensuring knowledge of the qualifications and responsibilities of their leadership positions. He , has taught studies on The Articles of Faith, Spiritual Gifts, How to Have an Effective Prayer Life and the Purpose Driven Life. Pastor Vaughn is married to the former Carolyn Green and they are the proud parents of five loving and adorable children. Janet, Lee, Nicole, Demetrius and Brandon. Mrs Vaughn, a Sumter native, is a graduate of Morris College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She has also received a Master of Education degree in Elementary Education and Master of Education degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina in 1982 and 2007 respectively Mrs. Vaughn is employed as a Curriculum Coach at F.J DeLaine Elementary School in Wedgefield, SC, with 31 years of experience at the elementary level. At Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Mrs. Vaughn has a vital role in several ministries. She serves with the Deaconess, Missionary, Hospitality, and Praise and Worship ministries. She is a Church School teacher and has served as the assistant superintendent for the Church School, advisor for the Youth Ministry, as well as the director of the Youth Choir and Vacation Bible School. Mrs Vaughn is also a member ofthe Inspirational and Mass Choirs. Mrs. Vaughn compliments her husband in the ministry She realizes that her support for Pastor Vaughn does much to strengthen and encourage him in the ministry She partners with him as he visits the — sick and shut-in members and she also accompanies him as he represents the church at various public and private functions. Even more important than visible support, Mrs Vaughn offers daily prayers for her husband who has devoted his life to the Lord and the body of people he serves. Mrs. Vaughn is a willing vessel to be used by the Lord. She accepted the call into the gospel ministry in July 2011 (4)