Darryl Aaron

Reverend Dr. Darryl Warren Aaron serves as the Senior Pastor of the historic Providence Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. Under Dr. Aaron's visionary leadership for the past nine years, Providence has experienced unprecedented growth, expanding its membership and deepening its service to the community with an emphasis on missions and youth outreach.

Regarded as one of the nation's most eloquent and incisive prophetic voices, Dr. Aaron's sermons speak truth to power, resonating throughout the country and across the globe. His wisdom has been sought by prestigious organizations, including the: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Baptist World Alliance, New Baptist Covenant, and General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Aaron developed his exceptional interpretative skills as a student of Dramatic Literature at North Carolina Central University, later receiving his teaching certification from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His scholarship continued at: Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University (Master of Divinity), Drew University (Doctor of Ministry), Oxford University (ISGAP Fellow), and Yale University.

Beyond the pulpit, Dr. Aaron lends his expertise to a vast array of community organizations and causes. He serves on the boards of: YMCA, United Way of Greensboro, Urban Ministry, Salvation Army, and The Aggie Academy at A&T State University.

Additionally, Dr. Aaron has guided numerous organizations as a presenter and facilitator, including: General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society, Inc., American Baptist Churches, NAACP, Habitat for Humanity, and The National Society of Black Engineers.

Dr. Aaron's teachings have reached international audiences through missions in Israel, Romania, Greece, and Africa. Nationally, he has instructed at Wake Forest Divinity School (Board of Visitors, Adjunct Professor).

In 2023, Dr. Aaron was recognized among the 100 Most Powerful and Influential African-Americans in North Carolina, a testament to his visionary leadership.

Dr. Aaron resides in Greensboro with his wife, Monica. Together, they have two children, Naomi Audrey and Noah Augustine. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, jogging, golfing, and the performing arts. When asked about serving the church in the present age, Dr. Aaron stated: "The church stands at a crossroads, poised on the brink of a transformative era. Never has the call for authenticity echoed so loudly within her walls. She must embrace her sacred duty to walk where Jesus walked—among the marginalized, the forgotten, and the voiceless—speaking truth to power with unwavering courage. The annals of history will tell of this moment, as one where the church either soared to unprecedented heights, fulfilling her divine mission, or faltered in the shadows of her potential."