Rev. Isaac A. Wright Sr. is the pastor of New Friendship Baptist Church located at 1957 Alcy Road.

Rev. Isaac A. Wright Sr.

Tri-State Defender: How long have you been in the ministry?

Rev. Wright: 33 years.

TSD: How long have you been a pastor?

Rev. Wright: 31 years.

TSD: What has been your greatest challenge?

Rev. Wright: Getting my congregation to study to increase their faith.

TSD: What has been your greatest success?

Rev. Wright: Seeing the lives that the ministry has touched.

TSD: How do you see your ministry?

Rev. Wright: As one seeing God’s people successful through faith

TSD: How do you wish to be remembered?

Rev. Wright: As one chosen by God to serve humanity

TSD: What is your hope for 2010?

Rev. Wright: For the economy to turn around