## Hamid Kamara

Faith in Rural Communities Senior Program Manager

Hamid, a native of Eden, is an accomplished academic and community leader. He holds a bachelor of arts in chemistry from Fayetteville State University and a master’s in curriculum
and instruction with a minor in STEM from Concordia University. Currently, he is pursuing a doctorate of ministry degree at Virginia University of Lynchburg. Hamid also serves as the senior pastor of Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church in Pelham.

With a decade of experience in education, Hamid has now joined the NC Rural Center as the program manager for Faith in Rural Communities. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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Hamid Kamara is originally from Eden. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Fayetteville State University and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, with a minor in STEM, from Concordia University, and is pursuing a doctorate in ministry at Virginia University of Lynchburg.

With a decade of experience in education, Hamid has now joined the NC Rural Center as the program manager for Faith in Rural Communities. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Hamid, a native of Eden, is an accomplished academic and community leader. He holds a bachelor of arts in chemistry from Fayetteville State University and a master’s in curriculum
and instruction with a minor in STEM from Concordia University. Currently, he is pursuing a doctorate of ministry degree at Virginia University of Lynchburg. Hamid also serves as the senior pastor of Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church in Pelham.

Hamid works as a program manager for Faith in Rural Communities at the NC Rural Center and serves as senior pastor of Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church in Pelham.

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As of September 2, 2026, Hamid Kamara did not have a website or any information online.

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