Carson selected as Mississippi Christian Living Leader of Year

Special to The Canton News 

For the fourth year in a row, Mississippi Christian Living (MCL) has taken nominations for Christian Leaders of the Year, and, this year, Cantonian Angela Carson was selected. 

Carson is the founder and executive director of the Canton-based Pine Grove Association, which serves youth, the elderly, the Hispanic community and others.

She is the founder and president of Carson Consulting Services, which offers training, consulting and coaching for nonprofits, small businesses and government entities.

She is a member, secretary and Sunday school teacher at Priestley Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Canton.

Verna M. Myers, a friend and colleague of Carson, told MCL, “Angela displays love and concern for those in need at all times, but especially when a person needs encouragement, when their spirits are low, and circumstances are difficult. In other words, her leadership enables her to jump aboard the ship with those experiencing hard times and help them ‘ride out the storm.’” 

Carson said there were many Christian leaders that influenced her, but several stood out. 

“My mom, just in [my] growing up. In those morning routines, she would have gospel music playing. Her words of encouragement … She’s a retired social worker. She was quiet in nature. She would just be that calm. [She modeled] time with God.”

Carson continued: “Also my pastor, Rev. Robert McCallum.… He’s my boss but also my pastor. He models treating those who have not treated you as they should. I’ve [also learned from him], ‘Every excuse is a good excuse … but what is it that God wants you to be doing?’” said Carson.