About Us​

 

Small Church Matters is a network where small church pastors and leaders can gain insight and resources to better what God has called them to do.  This is a safe space for pastors and leaders who lead churches that are 200 and under.  We realize that everyone will not Pastor and Church of hundreds or thousands, but the numbers should not diminish your impact and effectiveness in the area that you are called too.  

 

We teach leaders how to maximize what you do have to strategically accomplish the vision and the mission of your organization for the Glory of God.  Here you will feel empowered and given tools, resources and strategy to move your organization or church forward.  From church growth to managing your financial books…Small Church Matters will be a one stop shop to aide you in meeting your ministry goals.

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Pastor Ishmael Wilson, Founder & CEO​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PASTOR ISHMAEL WILSON is a driven entrepreneur and pastor who is dedicated to empowering men and women. Pastor Ishmael started Another Level Church (ALC) in Capitol Heights, Maryland on

March 2, 2008, with 8 people. Since then, the church has grown tremendously and impacted hundreds of lives.

 

Pastor Ishmael is focused on and passionate about Community Outreach. He strongly believes that it’s the churches job to change the community where it exists.  Thus, the reason why Another Level Church has fed over 2000 families, collected toys and school supplies for over 1000 children, and has ministered to over 10,000 people in less than 13 years. During the 2020 Global Pandemic, Pastor Ishmael and Another Level Church donated Apple Headphones and $50 Target Gift cards to the Teachers and Staff at the local elementary school where he Pastors. Adding to his community work, he served as the Assistant Chief Chaplain for the Capitol Heights Police Department for more than 8 years.  Before starting the church, Pastor Ishmael worked at the Library of Congress as a paralegal. His worked impacted thousands of government employees, congressional staff, and constituents. After 18 years of federal service, with a sure promise from God, he left the Library of Congress and started Fresh Dry Cleaners. Since then, Fresh Dry Cleaners has expanded to 4 locations across the DC Metropolitan Area with a 5th location currently in the process of opening. In 2020, Fresh Dry Cleaners was named the #1 Best Dry Cleaners in the Washington Metropolitan Area by the Washington CityPaper.

 

Pastor Ishmael also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Donald Hilliard Ministries. He oversees all ministry business and philanthropic endeavors for the ministry. Pastor Ishmael is the proud co-founder of Success Geeks Inc, a brand that sets out to build the capacity of men and women in the areas of business, finance, career empowerment and personal development. He is also the proud author of two books entitled, “Prescriptions for Your Situation, Daily Doses for a Better You.” This book

focuses on family, finance, faith, and love. As well as his latest release, “10 Essential Keys: Building a Business That Outlast Any Crisis. He has also been featured on numerous publications, websites and television programs to include: Nightly News with Lester Holt, Yahoo Finance, Fox News and more.

 

Pastor Ishmael Wilson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Development from Faith Christian University and Schools. In 2019, He graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program at John Hopkins University in conjunction with Morgan State University and Babson College.

 

Pastor Ishmael is married to Pastor Rochelle Wilson. They are the proud parents of 5

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