ABOUT REGGEE BONEY
Reginald Ervin Boney is a dynamic servant-leader, preacher, educator, author, and artist whose life’s work reflects the powerful intersection of theology, social justice, and law. A proud native of Durham, North Carolina, Elder Boney holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Theological Studies from Duke University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
With nearly thirty years of music ministry and seventeen years of preaching ministry, Boney brings passion and vision to every aspect of his work. He previously served as Youth & Young Adult Pastor at Victory at Calvary Covenant Ministries and, as an ordained elder in the Mount Calvary Holy Churches of America, Inc., he currently serves as Co-International Worship Director for the denomination. He now serves in the music ministry at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois, under the leadership of Pastor Reginald Wayne Sharpe, Jr.
His musical talents have placed him alongside artists across diverse genres, and in 2023, he released his debut single, “Refuel the Fire,” on major digital platforms. In May 2026, he released his debut book, It’s Already Alright: An Ode to the Losers, expanding his voice as a reflective and prophetic storyteller.
Boney’s legal and public service experience includes work as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the District of Columbia, as well as service to the State of North Carolina in roles such as Legal Consultant for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and Strategic Policy Analyst for the Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. He presently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice and World Religion at Shorter College.
Engaged deeply in the community, Elder Boney serves on the boards of the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People and the National Alumni Council of Duke Divinity School, and is a committed member of the NAACP. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Above all, Rev. Boney values family. He is joyfully married to his college sweetheart, Latia White Boney, and together they reside in Chicago, Illinois raising their three children: Laila MacKenzie, Schyler “Skip” Jaxon, and Summer Rae.
Elder Boney’s ministry and leadership are grounded in the conviction that “justice is holy.” He is dedicated to building transformative communities where faith, justice, and the arts intersect, uplifting voices and advancing advocacy in service to a world where every person’s dignity is honored and protected.