Pastor Milton Palmer Bunting, a resident of Pungoteague, Virginia, is the son of the late Reverend Milton L. Bunting and Mrs. Virginia P. Bunting. He graduated from St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Virginia, in 1999 with a major in Political Science. He then earned a Master's of Divinity degree from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia, in 2009. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry degree from The Leonard N. Smith School of Religion at Virginia University of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Pastor Bunting serves as the Pastor of both Ebenezer Baptist Church in Exmore, Virginia, since 2002, and St. Mary Baptist Church in Jamesville, Virginia, since May 2023. Under his leadership, Ebenezer Baptist Church underwent a sanctuary renovation in 2008, and St. Mary Baptist Church replaced their sanctuary floor in 2022. His tenure has been marked by fruitful relationships with both congregations, leading to the salvation of souls and the establishment of numerous new ministries.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Bunting is the President of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia and serves on the Board of Trustees at Virginia Union University. He has also served as the Moderator of the Eastern Shore Virginia & Maryland Baptist Association.
Pastor Bunting is the owner of Bunting Produce Farms, a family-operated business specializing in Sweet Potato production, established by his grandfather in the early 1920s. He also owns Divine Lawn Care & Landscaping and works at the Cooper and Humbles Funeral Company in Accomac, Virginia.
He is a dedicated community member, actively engaging in outreach services. His congregations support various programs, including New Road Community Day, Community Thanksgiving Dinners, donations to Northampton County Social Services Toy Closet, provision of supplies and clothing to Lighthouse Ministries, a Monthly Food Bank Canned Goods Drive, and donations to the Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Pastor Bunting serves on the Accomack County School Board Selection Committee and has previously been a member of the Accomack County Jury Selection Committee. Through his Christ-like leadership, he encourages his congregation to engage in community service and outreach.
Pastor Bunting serves as the Pastor of both Ebenezer Baptist Church in Exmore, Virginia, since 2002, and St. Mary Baptist Church in Jamesville, Virginia, since May 2023. Under his leadership, Ebenezer Baptist Church underwent a sanctuary renovation in 2008, and St. Mary Baptist Church replaced their sanctuary floor in 2022. His tenure has been marked by fruitful relationships with both congregations, leading to the salvation of souls and the establishment of numerous new ministries.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Bunting is the President of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia and serves on the Board of Trustees at Virginia Union University. He has also served as the Moderator of the Eastern Shore Virginia & Maryland Baptist Association.
Pastor Bunting is the owner of Bunting Produce Farms, a family-operated business specializing in Sweet Potato production, established by his grandfather in the early 1920s. He also owns Divine Lawn Care & Landscaping and works at the Cooper and Humbles Funeral Company in Accomac, Virginia.
He is a dedicated community member, actively engaging in outreach services. His congregations support various programs, including New Road Community Day, Community Thanksgiving Dinners, donations to Northampton County Social Services Toy Closet, provision of supplies and clothing to Lighthouse Ministries, a Monthly Food Bank Canned Goods Drive, and donations to the Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Pastor Bunting serves on the Accomack County School Board Selection Committee and has previously been a member of the Accomack County Jury Selection Committee. Through his Christ-like leadership, he encourages his congregation to engage in community service and outreach.