“The Lord is the Shepherd of His people”
Reverend Walter Da’Mond Davis IV has been the senior Pastor of Monks Grove Baptist Church since February, 2016. Reverend Davis was born in Louisville, Kentucky; to Walter Davis III and Vicki Jackman. Reverend Davis received his early religious training as a young man at Third Street Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky under the leadership of Reverend Walter D. Bingham.
Reverend Davis was educated in the Jefferson County Public School System. After graduating from DuPont Manual High School and Youth Performing Art School in 1989, Reverend Davis attended Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida on a full scholarship, where he ran track and played football. Even before the end of high school, Reverend Davis felt God’s call on his life. During his undergraduate career, it was clear to him God’s will was for him to be a Pastor and to lead the people of God! Reverend Davis attended Boyce College and Simmons Bible College in Louisville, Kentucky to prepare him for his journey.
In 1999, Reverend Davis joined the Fifth Street Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where Reverend Phillip L. Hodge Sr. is Pastor. Novomber 2000, Reverend Davis was licensed by Pastor Phillip L. Hodge Sr. and Fifth Street Baptist Church. February 2008, Reverend Davis enrolled at the Campbellsville University in Kentucky, to further his education in Theology. Reverend Davis has an Associate Degree in General Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries, a Master of Theology, and a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D) in Marriage and Family Counseling.
In August 2003, Reverend Davis was extended the call to Pastor at Greater Gagel Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. August 2007, Reverend Davis was called to Pastor Fourth Street Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky. July 2009 Reverend Davis was asked if he would come to Greater First Timothy Missionary Baptist Church to continue the vision in which his uncle Dr. L.A. Ramsey started. March 5, 2011 Reverend Davis was called to Pastor First Baptist Church of Campbellsville in Campbellsville, Ky.
Reverend Davis’s anointing and experience has made him gifted in such a way where he is able to help and reach new Christians and seasoned Christians with their spiritual journey. Reverend Davis is a gifted pastor and preacher. His exegetical integrity, homiletic skills, and hermeneutical sincerity has privileged him to preach throughout the United States.
Reverend Davis has served as the President of Ministers and Messengers Auxiliary for General Association of Baptists in Kentucky. He has served as Vice Moderator of the 1st District in Kentucky. He has served on the board of Church Relation Council for Campbellsville University. And currently serves as Chaplain for Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department.
Reverend Davis has commitments to various religious, social, and political identities. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity INC, Prince Hall Masonic Order, NAACP, and South Carolina Democratic Party.
Reverend Davis is married to the former Tara Nelson of Louisville, Kentucky and the proud father of four children. Tevin Davis, Ja’Lisa Bollor, Jayce Firman and Ja’Mia Nelson.
Reverend Davis is known best for his quote “There can be no me without you, and there can be no you without me”.
Psalm 23 is his favorite passage of Scripture; “The Lord is my Shepherd”
