Pastor Gregory Tucker
2007-2022
Pastor Gregory Tucker, a native of Leland, MS, returned from Flint, MI with his wife Sister Betty Tucker. Weekly full-time worship services began in September 2007.
In September 2011, the second mortgage was paid off through “Good Faith Seed” donations, later renamed the 365 Building Fund in 2016.
Due to roof damage in 2011, the sanctuary flooded and underwent full renovation, including pews, carpet, pulpit furniture, choir stand, baptism pool, and office furniture.
Security cameras were installed inside and outside the church.
Major milestones included:
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2013 Fall Banquet – “An Evening with the King”
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2014 Banquet – “Breaking Chains”
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2016 Banquet – “Loving Your Selfie; Appreciating God’s Masterpiece in the Mirror”
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Establishment of Sunday School Publishing Board
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First Christian Leadership School (September 2017)
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Rev. Leonard Charles Adley Scholarship
During COVID-19 (2020), services moved online. In March 2022, in-person services resumed with live streaming.
Pastor Tucker retired in May 2022. Rev. Earth Robinson served as Interim Pastor. Rev. Alvin C. Carter was elected in November 2022.