Unity Baptist Church

Pastor Carver Deliversered his first sermon at 7 years old

Born to Preach the Word of God!

Rev. Tyrone W. Carver Jr., the son of Mary Ann Taylor and Tyrone W. Carver Sr., was born and raised in North Tarrytown,.  He
graduated from Sleepy Hollow High School in June 1997. He began his collegiate studies at Delaware State University, majoring in Health and
Physical Education from 1997 to 1999. He continued his academic journey at Manhattan College (1999–2000) and Westchester Community College (2000–2001), and later completed two years of theological study at the Newburgh Bible Institute.  Since 2003, Rev. Carver has served as a dedicated Teaching Assistant in the Mamaroneck School District. In 2005, he was appointed Head Coach of the Mamaroneck High School Varsity Boys Basketball tea His coaching tenure has been marked by excellence and achievement, earning him multiple honors, including:

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• LHBCA League Coach of the Year (2005–06)

• Conference II Coach of the Year (2011–12)

• LHBCA Overall Coach of the Year (2017–18, 2023–24, 2024-2025)

• LHBCA John Martino Service Award

He holds the distinction of being the winningest coach in Mamaroneck basketball history.  Rev. Carver’s call to ministry came in September 2011 under the leadership of the late Rev. Donna Lyn Smith-Taylor at Shiloh Baptist Church in Tarrytown, NY.  Following his Initial Sermon, he was licensed on January 29, 2012. During his time at Shiloh, he served faithfully in numerous roles, including Trustee, Worship Leader, Church School Instructor, Choir Member, and more.  He continued his ministerial service at Calvary Baptist Church in White Plains, NY, as Assistant Youth Minister, and later joined First Baptist Church in Elmsford, NY, in June 2019. There, under Bishop Dr. Nicholas O. Soto, he served as New Members Class Teacher, President of the Men’s Ministry, Associate Superintendent of Christian Education, and Bible Study Leader.

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 Rev. Carver was appointed Interim Pastor of Unity Baptist Church in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was unanimously voted in as Pastor of UBC  on  December 31, 2023,  on May 5, 2024, and Installed  Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was ordained to the preaching ministry by Bishop Dr. Soto and First Baptist Church on June 9, 2024. In further commitment to spiritual care, Rev. Carver became a Certified Christian Chaplain through the International Christian Chaplains Association on June 22, 2024. Rev. Carver’s life is marked by unwavering faith, servant leadership, and a passion for uplifting both the church and the community through education, mentorship, and ministry.