Ms. Christian F. Powell serves as a cantor and musician at First Memorial Baptist Church. She is a music educator, vocalist, and conductor with experience in church music, K–12 education, and collegiate instruction. Christian holds a Master of Music in Voice Performance from East Carolina University and currently teaches music in Eastern North Carolina while also serving as an adjunct music instructor at the community college level. She is passionate about using music to inspire worship, foster community, and encourage excellence in the arts