Rev. Jay D. Young serves as Pastor of the Preston Circuit AME Charge in Preston, Maryland, guiding Ross Chapel AME and Coppins AME Church with a steady hand and a shepherd's heart. Walking in the long shadow of more than a century of AME witness, Rev. Young carries forward the charge to seek God's will, learn God's Word, and live God's way. He leads worship, preaching, teaching, and pastoral care in a way that invites people of every background to find hope, healing, and a true sense of belonging.

Rev. Young's ministry reflects the legacy of those early saints who built these churches as lighthouses in hard times. Each week, whether opening the Scriptures in Bible study, encouraging new believers in discipleship, or praying with families at the altar, he helps keep that light burning. Under his leadership, the Circuit continues to serve as a spiritual anchor in Preston and Harmony, nurturing faith, strengthening families, and sending believers out to make a difference in the wider community.