Daybreak Christian Assembly

Michael and Brenda have been married for thirty-eight years. They were both baptized in Jesus Name by Pastor Robert Howlett at the Darlington Christian Center in Darlington, MD. Michael served as Assistant Pastor at DCC.

Michael was ordained by the United Pentecostal Church International on July 11, 2003. He is employed by the Raytheon Company Aberdeen, MD and has been there for thirty-eight years.

Brenda has served in several capacities of Church administration. She is employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools as the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools.

Michael and Brenda have four children: Erin, Michael Jr, Jennifer, and Brandon. Erin resides in Dundalk, MD. Michael Jr. resides in Pittsburgh, PA. Jennifer resides in Edgemere, MD. Brandon resides in Los Angeles, CA. Michael and Brenda have seven grandchildren: Nicholas, Tyler, Jacob, Noah, Hadley, Keith III and Isabell.

Michael and Brenda currently reside in Essex, MD.

Jennifer Duckworth serves as Executive Pastor and Music Director at Daybreak Christian Assembly. She attended Jackson College of Ministries in January 2005 to May 2005 majoring in music. There she undertook more voice and piano lessons as well as classes concerning history of music and the directing of a choir. She had the privilege of singing in the Jackson Mass College Choir and was selected to be in their Choral. With the Choral she participated in recording in a studio with them and released the first ever Jackson Choral CD.

Jennifer was approved for her Local License with the United Pentecostal Church International on January 9, 2012.

Jennifer also serves as our Outreach and New Converts Director. At this time, she is teaching Orientation Classes for new members or those who have yet to attend an Orientation Class with DCA. Classes are the third Sunday of every month, immediately after service, for 30 minutes.

Jennifer resides in Edgemere, MD and is married to Keith Duckworth and they have two children: Keith and Isabell. They also have two dogs: Aries and Thelma.

Should you have any questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions please feel free to e-mail Jennifer.

Keith Duckworth serves as the Communications Director for Daybreak Christian Assembly and is responsible for the Communications Team. Keith oversees the sound engineers, media specialists, promotional specialists, and social media specialists at DCA. They work together to ensure each service is a wonderful experience for everyone. Keith coordinates all promotional materials and special events with the various ministries to spread the word about Daybreak Christian Assembly.

Keith also teaches our Youth classes and works with the young people to hold pizza parties, youth outings, etc.

Keith resides in Edgemere, MD and is married to Jennifer Duckworth and they have two children: Keith III and Isabell. They also have two dogs: Aries and Thelma. Should you have any questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions please feel free to e-mail Keith.

Reginald and Iris have been married for 25 years. They are the parents of four children and six grandchildren. Iris was ordained in 1996, and Reginald was ordained in 2002 by the United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic). Iris serves as Sunday School Teacher and the Prayer Ministry Director for Daybreak Christian Assembly.

Reginald trained as a Nouthetic Counselor through the GLADD program (God’s Law against Drunkenness and Drugs) under the leadership of the late Bishop Isaiah Hill. He has AA, BA, and master’s degrees in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix (2010, 2012, and 2014).

Iris received a BA degree in chemistry (art minor) from Hood College in 1978. She received a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree (in Old Testament Studies and church administration) in 1996 from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.

Reginald has been employed as the Administrative Chaplain at the Maryland Correctional Institution-Jessup, part of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in Maryland, since November 1999.

Iris operates a financial services education ministry. She leads a crusade against financial illiteracy and helps families earn more income, become adequately protected, debt-free, and financially independent.