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Finkley accepted God\u2019s call to ministry at the remarkable age of eight, preaching his first sermon with a clarity and conviction far beyond his years. Over the past forty one years, he has faithfully served in diverse pastoral, teaching, and leadership roles across the country, each assignment shaping his passion for preaching, discipleship, and helping people rise into the life God designed for them. <br><br>\nHis ministry journey includes serving as Minister of Outreach and Singles at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas; Senior Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania; and Director of Comfort &amp; Care and Singles Ministry at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas under the leadership of Dr. Tony Evans. Malcolm has also served as Associate Pastor and Minister of Outreach, Discipleship, and Youth at First Baptist Church of Progress Village in Tampa, Florida, where he launched a University of South Florida outreach ministry, developed a Faith Promise Missions Conference, implemented a Youth Evangelism initiative, and served as a trusted community liaison. <br><br>\nMalcolm\u2019s ministry extends beyond the local church. He has served nationally through the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., and the National Baptist Youth Convention of America Leadership Council. Globally, he has trained pastors in Nigeria, West Africa, and partnered with missionaries in Grenada, West Indies, and the Czech Republic, strengthening leaders and equipping churches around the world.\nHe holds degrees in Religious Education, Education, and Biblical Studies, and is currently pursuing a Master\u2019s in Educational Leadership at UNT Dallas. Malcolm is also the founder of The Rise Initiative, a teaching and equipping ministry dedicated to helping churches and individuals discover and live out their God given purpose. <br> <br>\n\nIn recent years, Malcolm walked through a deeply personal season of adversity, heart surgery, a stroke, betrayal, and loss. Through it all, God renewed his strength, refined his calling, and deepened his compassion for people who are hurting. That journey became the foundation of his debut book, Sidelined: From Setback to Comeback.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96c5f20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"96c5f20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bfd701 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3bfd701\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">His Mission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f27496 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f27496\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To proclaim the truth of God's Word with clarity, conviction, and compassion, <br> and to help people rise into the purpose, identity, and spiritual maturity God designed <br> for them.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-997f0ae e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"997f0ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec3c3c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec3c3c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb26cec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eb26cec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/mlfinkley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Front-Cover.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-114\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlfinkley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Front-Cover.png 600w, https:\/\/mlfinkley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Front-Cover-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665c8f4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"665c8f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d90620b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d90620b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e96fbad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e96fbad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Read His Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6916dee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6916dee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">M. 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