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Joseph L. Ector, the youngest of six siblings born in Miami, Florida to the late Roscoe and Carmilla Ector, is a devoted husband to Mary B. Ector. Together, they have two daughters, one son-in-law, and three grandchildren. Joseph’s Christian journey began at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, where he was active in the youth department, choir, and Sunday School. After high school, he attended college in Raleigh, North Carolina, becoming a member of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, where he continued serving faithfully while working in higher education admissions. His career later brought him to Orlando, Florida, and then to Atlanta, Georgia, where he continued to grow in faith and ministry.

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In 1998, Joseph accepted his calling into ministry, preaching his initial sermon before being ordained in 1999. He went on to serve at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church of Atlanta as an Associate Minister and later co-founded Joseph & Mary Ministries, Inc. with his wife in 2005. Their outreach work focused on mentoring youth, counseling couples, and preaching the Gospel throughout Metro Atlanta and beyond. Joseph has also dedicated much of his professional life to education, mentoring, and helping young people achieve scholarships and career opportunities through positions in college admissions, the National Scholarship Service, and as a consultant leading nationwide college tours.

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Throughout his ministry and career, Joseph has served faithfully in multiple churches, leading youth ministries, choirs, Bible studies, and marriage ministries. In 2024, guided by prayer and the support of his wife, he launched the Joseph L. Ector Foundation, Inc., with a mission centered on mentorship, scholarships, and emergency management. His life philosophy is rooted in Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Joseph continues to put God first, serving his community and inspiring the next generation to walk in faith and purpose.

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Education has also been a cornerstone of Joseph’s journey. He studied in Raleigh, North Carolina, where his early professional work in college admissions began at Saint Augustine’s College. Later, he continued his career in higher education at the University of Central Florida and the National Scholarship Service, gaining extensive experience in student admissions, scholarship programs, and academic mentorship. His professional and ministerial paths have always been intertwined, using education as a powerful tool to guide and uplift youth toward brighter futures.