The African Methodist Episcopal Church
Official Website: https://www.ame-church.com/
11th Episcopal District Presiding Prelate
Bishop Marvin C. Zanders, II
Supervisor Winifred H. Zanders
101 E Union St.
Suite 301
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904.355.8262
Website: https://www.ame11th.org/
SOUTH CONFERENCE NORTH DISTRICT PRESIDING ELDER
The Reverend Willie J. Cook
P.O. Box 821093
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082
Website: https://amenorthdistrict.com/
Email: willanddot@hotmail.com
Consultant Dorothy Cook
ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH PASTOR
Reverend Shirley Myrick
P.O. Box 700676
Wabasso, FL 32970
(772) 918-4577
Rev. Shirley Myrick is a dedicated and esteemed itinerant elder
in the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. Rev.
Myrick is deeply rooted in a family legacy of faith. Her father,
Deacon Fred Davis Jr., was a beloved deacon in the Baptist
Church, and his example of steadfast devotion and service to
the Lord has had a lasting impact on her life and ministry. Rev.
Myrick’s own journey of faith is inspired by her father’s
commitment to the church, and she continues to carry forward
that legacy of service and leadership in her own role as an
itinerant elder in the A.M.E. Church.
Rev. Myrick was educated through the Polk County public
school system and graduated from Winter Haven Senior High
School. Rev. Myrick completed four years at the A.M.E.
Institute, further deepening her theological education and
commitment to ministry. Her time at the Institute equipped
her with a strong foundation in scripture, church doctrine, and
pastoral leadership, all of which continue to guide her in her
various roles within the A.M.E. Church. The knowledge and
skills she gained have been instrumental in her ability to serve
effectively as a pastor, mentor, and District Coordinator for
Women in Ministry on the Daytona Beach District.
Rev. Myrick served for a short time as the District Coordinator
for Women in Ministry on the Daytona Beach District of the
African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. In this vital role,
she supported and empowered women in ministry, helping to
foster spiritual growth, leadership, and community
involvement. Rev. Myrick’s commitment to uplifting and
mentoring women in the church reflects her passion for
strengthening the body of Christ and encouraging others to live
out their faith with purpose and grace.
Her calling to ministry began in 1992 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church
in Lake Alfred, Florida, where she served as an associate
minister. Rev. Myrick’s ministry journey expanded as she took
on roles at various churches, including serving as associate
minister at New Hope A.M.E. Church in Lakeland, Florida, and
as Youth Minister at St. James A.M.E. Church in Bartow, Florida.
In 2005, she became the pastor of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
in Seville, Florida, marking a significant milestone in her
spiritual leadership. Over the years, Rev. Myrick has pastored
several A.M.E. congregations, including Macedonia Oak Hill
A.M.E. Church in Oak Hill, St. John A.M.E. Church in Citra, Mt.
Zion A.M.E. Church in DeLeon Springs and Mt. Olive A.M.E
Church in Lake Helen, Florida.
Currently, Rev. Myrick serves as the pastor of Allen Chapel
A.M.E. Church in Wabasso, Florida, where she continues to lead
with compassion, faith, and unwavering dedication to her
congregation and community. Her work is a testament to her
deep commitment to ministry and her enduring legacy in the
A.M.E. Church.
Rev. Myrick is married to Whymon Myrick and a devoted
mother to two handsome adult sons and two beautiful
daughters, and a proud grandmother to two precious
grandbabies. She cherishes her role as a mother and
grandmother, with her family being a source of love and
support throughout her life and ministry. Her deep faith and
commitment to her loved ones reflect her nurturing spirit, as
she continues to lead and guide others in her role as a pastor.
Rev. Myrick holds a strong and unwavering belief in the core
principles of Christianity. She believes that Jesus Christ died for
our sins on Calvary and that God raised Him from the dead.
She holds the Bible as the primary textbook for knowing God
and firmly believes in the doctrine of the Trinity—God, Jesus
Christ, and the Holy Ghost as three in one.
Her favorite scripture, which reflects her deep faith and trust in
God’s guidance, is Psalm 23:1 (NLT): “The Lord is my shepherd; I
have all that I need.” This verse encapsulates her unwavering
reliance on God’s provision and care as she continues to lead
and inspire others in her ministry.
ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH
Stewards
Debra Matthews
Carol Pinder
Mary Rue, ProTem
Anna White
Blondell Williams
Trustees
Jessie Chambers
Leonard Edwards, ProTem
Yolanda Lucas
Anthony Moore
Stanley Pinder
Byron Wright
Organization Leadership
Christian Education Director - Carol Pinder
Lay Organization President – Blondell Williams
WMS President – Kathryn Wilson
YPD President – TBD
Sons of Allen President – Keith Matthews
Choir Director – TBD
Minister of Music – TBD