Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd Sr.
Zion Baptist Church • Washington, DC
Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd Sr.
Pastor • Preacher • Teacher • Transformational Leader
Invite Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd Sr. to bring biblically grounded preaching and transformational leadership to your church, conference, retreat, or community gathering.
Rev. Dr. Byrd serves as the ninth pastor of Zion Baptist Church, a historic congregation rooted in generations of faith and community witness. His ministry emphasizes discipleship, moral responsibility, leadership development, and faith lived beyond the sanctuary.
Quick Highlights
- Elected Pastor: December 12, 2005 • Initial sermon: March 12, 2006
- Doctor of Ministry (Church Leadership), Wesley Theological Seminary (Transformational Leadership emphasis)
- Led a multi-year Strategic Plan for Ministry and expansion into multiple campuses
- Denominational leadership and public witness (details below)
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About Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd Sr.
Rev. Dr. Keith William Byrd Sr. is the Pastor of the historic Zion Baptist Church in Northwest Washington, D.C. He accepted the call to preach in 1997 and was licensed and ordained at the First Baptist Church, Inc. of North Brentwood, Maryland under the pastorate of the late Rev. Dr. Perry A. Smith, III.
Dr. Byrd is a gifted preacher, teacher, leader, mentor, and community activist. Under his leadership, Zion has pursued a vision to be a family church, empowered by the love of Christ, to serve the family of God. His ministry emphasizes discipleship, leadership formation, community engagement, and congregational unity.
Education
M.Div. Howard University School of Divinity
D.Min. Wesley Theological Seminary (Church Leadership)
Personal
Denominational & Community Leadership
Current Leadership Roles
• Board Member, Conference of National Black Churches
• Immediate Past President, Baptist Convention of DC & Vicinity
Notable Ministry Milestones
• Oversaw major facility and technology enhancements
• Guided congregational unity through multi-campus expansion
Speaking Topics
Dr. Byrd is available for conferences, revivals, special worship services, leadership retreats, workshops, and community gatherings. Topics can be tailored to your audience and event goals.
Core Themes
• Transformational Leadership in the Church
• Faith Lived Beyond the Sanctuary
• Christian Unity & Congregational Growth
• Community Engagement & Public Witness
Custom Themes
Featured Messages & Video
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Photos
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Request a Speaking Engagement
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Church Office Hours
Zion Main Campus
MON – FRI
10:00am – 6:00pm
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ZION MAIN CAMPUS
4850 Blagden Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-4940
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ZION NORTH CAMPUS
11005 Dayton St.
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902
(301) 649-6000
