Author
Kylon Middleton
Senior pastor, Mt. Zion AME, Charleston, South Carolina
The Rev. Kylon Jerome Middleton is the senior pastor of historic Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, the daughter church of Mother Emanuel AME, in Charleston, South Carolina. It is first brick building owned by African Americans in Charleston, and is located in the heart of the city, on the campus of the College of Charleston. Middleton is the co-founder, with Jennifer Pinckney and Sen. Gerald Malloy, of the Clementa Pinckney Foundation. He has one son, Kylon Joshua Middleton, a graduate student at East Carolina University.
Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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