Pastor Ron Hankins

A native of Somerset, NJ, Reverend Dr. Ron Hankins (known as Pastor Ron) began his ministry as the Pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church on February 1st, 2026. Under his leadership, Knox continues its legacy of worship, discipleship, community outreach, and partnership within the Oliver neighborhood and throughout Baltimore. Pastor Ron has previously served as the interim pastor at Govans Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland, the pastor of Silver Spring Presbyterian Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Odessa, 
Texas, the pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Baltimore, Maryland, and the pastor of Woodville Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia.  Pastor Ron is married to the former Ms. Linda Jones of Williamsburg, Virginia. Together, they share a blended family of four adult children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Pastor Ron is also a retired U.S. military chaplain, having completed a total of 23 years of military service, which included 13 (Enlisted) years in the U.S. Marine Corps, 6 years as a U.S. Naval Chaplain, and 4 years as a District of Columbia Air

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National Guard Chaplain. His educational accomplishments include:  

•    Doctor of Ministry, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. (May 2018).   

•    Master of Divinity – Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA.  (May 1999). 

•    Master of Science, Adult Education, Coppin University, Baltimore, MD,         (May 2008).  

•    Bachelor of Science in Management, Park University, Parkville, MO. 1993.  

•    Certificate in Executive Leadership, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago IL. (July 2020). 
 

Pastor Ron is a dedicated pastor, teacher, and community servant, a loving husband, and a devoted father. He genuinely loves the Lord and possesses a deep-seated passion for serving all of God’s people, both within the church and within the local community. Pastor Ron tries to live his life according to the following motto: Every circumstance, whether it be positive or negative, is an opportunity to exercise our faith and trust in The Lord…Therefore, in all things - whatever the situation or circumstance may be... Always Be Encouraged!