Shortly thereafter, in July, 1962, Rev. Fayson passed. The Bishop appointed Rev. T. C. Kelley, Jr. to serve as spiritual leader. Under his leadership, the Lakeview Methodist Church was demolished. After the foundation was dug and laid and the walls began to go up, along came “Hurricane Cleo” with her destructive winds, almost demolishing that part that had been completed. The power greater then “Cleo” prevailed, and the structure continued after a short delay for repairs. Rev. Kelley served as foreman, designer and builder of the new church. He contributed his manpower, as well as his skills, in order that the dream of the congregation would be realized. In 1977, Rev. S. L. Gay was assigned to Saint Paul to lead the flock. Under his leadership, Saint Paul continued to grow. He guided the congregation spiritually and in making additional improvements to our church. He was instrumental in having the church purchase a lot for parking on N. W. 51st Terrace. At the Episcopal Planning Meeting on November 19, 1988, the Reverend Vincent F. Mitchell was appoint- ed pastor of Saint Paul. Under the guidance of Rev. Mitchell, the Sanctuary, Learning Center, Conference Room, Office Area and Annex were renovated. These areas were completely refurnished with state-of- the art furniture and equipment. Rev. Mitchell served Saint Paul for 16 years. On Saturday, November 20, 2004 the Bishop appointed the Rev. Michael K. Bouie to serve as pastor of Saint Paul AME Church. Under Pastor Bouie’s tenure, the church converted the parsonage into the Saint Paul ADMIN Center, completed and dedicated the Bricks of Faith Monument and purchased the house located at 1871 N.W. 51st Street. On Saturday, November 22, 2008, Rev. Robert Jackson, III, was appointed the new shepherd of our flock. Under Pastor Jackson’s administration, Saint Paul has grown phenomenally in all areas. Because of Pastor Jackson’s gift of administration, Saint Paul’s budget through expenses, like operations, mortgages, utilities and insurance was reduced by more than 20% and revenue through tithe, offering and sacrificial giving has grown by more than 35% and was increased to over $200,000.00 the first year. “Some plant, some water, but God gives the increase.” St. Paul Miami has seen supernatural growth from the ministry of the word through Pastor Jackson. Because of his gifted, creative and anointed preaching, over 500 new families and rededications have occurred from January 2009 to the present. The current church has been renovated with new tile, carpet and pews and is a state-of-the-art worship facility that encompasses web streaming, wireless connectivity, and a progressive contemporary worshipful spirit. The church created a church directed 501(c)(3) called St. Paul Community Development Corporation. Its accomplishments include an annual summer camp, the Futurepreneurs Program and other community development projects. In October 2013, Pastor Jackson, under the leadership of Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, began a second location in Miramar, Florida called St. Paul Miramar. In its first year, the new location grew with approximately 50 people in worship every Sunday. On December 31, 2016, the members of St. Paul Miramar agreed to unite with the members of the main location to combine efforts for renovations at the main site. St. Paul Miami’s classrooms were renovated. Later, in 2018, renovation continued with the replacement of all lighting to LED and the
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