Rev. Dr. Mary Lou Moore

Mary Moore is a distinguished ministry, community development, and health and wellness leader who has served as an Associate Minister at Mount Tabor African Methodist Episcopal Church since 1992. Her journey began academically as a mathematics major with a minor in science, and her evolving interests ultimately led her into ministry, where she has remained committed to serving others, pursuing continued education, and embracing new areas of learning. Throughout her career, Moore has viewed each new assignment as an opportunity to grow, expand her knowledge, and use her gifts in meaningful ways. Her ministry is grounded in faith, compassion, service, and a desire to help individuals live healthier and more purposeful lives.

Beyond ministry, Moore is passionate about health and wellness education, particularly helping women better understand microbiome and gut health, holistic wellness, emotional well-being, and preventive self-care. She believes women often devote themselves to caring for others while neglecting their own health and hopes to create a broader platform through which women can access trustworthy information and become more proactive about their well-being. She draws from both scientific research and Scripture in her approach and continually studies resources from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health, PubMed, the World Health Organization, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moore is especially interested in helping people recognize the factors that influence emotional and physical health, including stress and other negative emotional patterns, while encouraging a more holistic approach to daily living.

Moore has also demonstrated her commitment to community impact through affordable housing and nonprofit leadership. During her ministry tenure, she and another woman served as owner-developers of a $14 million, state-of-the-art affordable housing development for 56 seniors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following the completion of the 15-year tax credit period, her nonprofit is in the process of assuming ownership from the investors while continuing to oversee the needs of the residents and future capital improvements. She is affiliated with Women and Ministry of the First Episcopal African Methodist Episcopal Church, the LifeVantage Activation Company Holistic Women Warriors Team, the International Community Awareness Network, and International Community Health and Wellness LLC. An avid reader, lifelong learner, and world traveler, Moore has visited destinations across Hawaii, Turkey, Israel, Greece, and Africa and has participated in international community-building experiences involving people from more than 50 countries. She encourages others, especially women, to remain determined and consistent, embrace continued personal growth, and recognize that changing interests and evolving passions can lead to new and meaningful paths in life.