About Paul Anderson
His Profession…
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul L. Anderson has lived in Raleigh for over 20 years. He currently serves as pastor of Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh, having previously served as pastor of Rock Spring Baptist Church in Creedmoor, NC. He has also worked for First Union National Bank and M&A Consulting in Raleigh.
Paul earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC. He received a Master of Divinity degree with Christian Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.
His Family…
Paul is married to Tina Morris-Anderson. Tina works for the North Carolina Department of Labor, and is currently working on her Ph.D. at North Carolina State University. Her community involvement includes the Board of Directors for United Arts of Wake County and the Advisory Board for the Healing Place for Women. She is also a professional singer and actress. Paul and Tina have two children, Paul “Petey” Anderson, II, a rising 6th grader at Daniels Middle School; and Noah Anderson, a rising 4th grader at York Elementary School. The family also includes two very active dogs named Penny and Bandit.
His Community…
Paul is a true community leader. He has been serving the citizens of Raleigh for many years through civic, community and nonprofit board service:
Civic Service
City of Raleigh Planning Commission*
Raleigh Police Department Chaplain (10+ years service)*
Leadership Council Member, Wake County 10-Year Action Plan to End Homelessness*
Indigent and Uninsured Commission
Raleigh Human Relations Human Resources Commission
1998 Raleigh Road Bonds Commission
* Active Volunteer Service
Board Service
Food Bank or Central and Eastern North Carolina*
Urban Ministries of Wake County*
Smart Start of Wake County*
Junior League of Raleigh Advisory Board*
Biblical Wellness Ministries*
Mechanics and Farmers Bank Raleigh Advisory Board*
First Step Ministries Incorporated
Rex Healthcare Foundation
Interfaith Alliance of Wake County
African American Cultural Complex
* Active Volunteer Service
Advocacy
Congregations for Social Justice*
Triangle Operation Stroke
Project DIRECT
NC Affiliate American Diabetes Association
Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina
* Active Volunteer Service
Memberships
York Elementary PTA
Raleigh Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
NAACP
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
North Carolina Central University Alumni Association
His Free Time…?
When he finds free time, Paul enjoys playing golf and tennis, and vacationing with his family.
