Philadelphia Baptist Church

Minister Shirley Adair Wiggs is a native of Stephens, Arkansas,  but has made Atlanta, Georgia her home since 1964. Minister Wiggs is the wife to Roy Wiggs Sr., and the mother of one daughter and three sons. She has 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Minister Wiggs worked for years as a Secretary, with EOA, Atlanta Housing Authority and Defense Contract Services Region. She retired from The Federal Home Loan Bank in 1994 where she worked for 15 years as a Wire Transfer Specialist. Minister Wiggs is a designer/ seamstress by trade specializing in weddings and evening wear.  Minister Wiggs is a devout woman of God. She was called to the ministry and licensed in July of 1995 by Pastor Emeritus Rev. W. W. Morris, Sr., the former pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church.

Minister Wiggs is a gifted writer of unpublished, heartfelt, and inspiring poetry.  She graduated from Beulah Heights University in 2011 with a Bachelors of Science in Biblical Studies and a Minor in Leadership Administration where she graduated with honors.

Minister Wiggs is currently an Associate Minister at the Philadelphia Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor EmoryArnold, Sr. She is currently heading the Intercessory Prayer ministry. Her favorite scripture is Romans 8: 28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them who love the Lord to them who are called according to his purpose.”