Biography:
Dr. Calvin A. Lillard is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. He is married to the former Helen Williams of Portsmouth, VA, and the fruit of their union is three lovely daughters Sharon, Tracie and, Enjoli, three grandsons, Jovante` Jalin, & Justin, and one granddaughter Asyia.
Church Affiliation:
Dr. Lillard was elevated to preach the gospel in September 1981. Dr. Lillard was elected Pastor of the Diamond Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA on November 11, 1994.
Education:
Dr. Lillard is a graduate of the following schools:
I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL, PORTSMOUTH,VA
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD APPRENTICE SCHOOL, PORTSMOUTH,VA
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PORTSMOUTH,VA
CHARLES HARRISON MASON BIBLE COLLEGE, PORTSMOUTH,VA
EVANS-SMITH THEOLOGY INSTITUTE, NORFOLK, VA
MT. LEBANON SCHOOL OF MINISTRY, NORFOLK,VA
(ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION)
RHEMA SEMINARY AND COLLEGE, NORFOLK,VA
(BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES)
NORFOLK SEMINARY AND COLLEGE, NORFOLK, VA
(MASTERS OF DIVINITY DEGREE)
CAP BIBLE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY, DUMFRIES,VA
(DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE)
DR. LILLARD HAS FURTHERED HIS ACADEMIC STUDIES AT NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY AND OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY.
Additional Affiliations:
The Tidewater Metro Baptist Minister Association, Norfolk, VA.
The Interdenomination Minister’s Forum, Portsmouth, VA
The Hampton Minister’s Conference, Hampton, VA
The NAACP, Portsmouth, VA
Founder/Teacher of the Upper Room Bible Class, Portsmouth, VA
Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia Association of Realtors
An Active Participant in The Civic, Cultural and Religious Affairs of the City and State
