St. John First Missionary Baptist Church

EMBRACING FAITH, EMPOWERING COMMUNITY

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St. John's Food Pantry - 2nd & 4th Monday's 10:30-11:30

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Sunday Service - 10:00 a.m.

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Vision

One Body Mobilized to Reach the world for Christ.

Values

1. Devoted to Spiritual Integrity
2. Dedicated to culture of Prayer.
3. Committed to Excellence.
4. Love is the driving force in all we do.

Purpose

We exist To Love God, Love People, Reach People and Teach People to impact the world with the gospel.

Senior Pastor

Dr. Leon Williams

Dr. Leon Williams was born June 12, 1956 and received his early education in Immokalee, FL. Immediately after high school, Leon attended Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL graduating with a Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting. Since that time God has blessed him with a lovely wife, Laura Williams and three children, Tikini, Labrente and Adasia. On December 20, 1987 he accepted Christ and became a member of Allen Chapel AME Church in Immokalee and he later moved his membership to Unity Faith Missionary Baptist Church in 1998. In June of 1990 he was licensed as a Baptist preacher. In 1993 he was ordained and installed as Pastor of Unity Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Naples where he served for 20 years. During his tenure he received a Masters of Theology, Masters of Pastoral Arts, Masters of Divinity in Professional Studies and a Doctorate of Theology from Florida Baptist College and Seminary and he is currently a student in the Doctoral program at Liberty University. Dr. Williams has a great love for the Lord and that love and obedience brought him to St. John First Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. on July 7, 2013 where he serves as Senior Pastor.

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Laura Williams

Laura is the daughter of Walter Sloan and Edna McCullum. She is the fifth of nine siblings. Her matrimonial companion of 38 years is Leon Williams who serves as the Pastor/Teacher of St. John First Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Myers, Florida. Laura and Leon became Christ Followers out of the same set of circumstances...and have journeyed together as Christ Followers for almost 37 years.

Over the years, she has been privileged to serve in many areas in the local church. She been blessed to have served on the mission field during several short-term trips overseas. She has spearheaded several fundraisers, collecting cash donations for victims of natural disasters within the United States and abroad. Every missionary endeavor has helped her grow in her love for the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church.

Laura serves alongside her husband and church family in whatever capacity needed. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biblical Studies with a minor area of study in Missions from Liberty University. She retired from the State of Florida (Department of Corrections) in 2003 and started her second career with Suncoast Credit Union where she serves as a Service Center Manager in the Ft. Myers area.

It is because of Him that Laura has committed her life to becoming a vessel, for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven!

Historical Sketch

Under the pastorate of Rev. R.C. Lewter, a sixteen-foot extension was added to both sides of the church to make the building larger.

The building of the church structure continued in 1965 when the back part of the church was added. In 1968, the Annex (now known as the Fellowship Hall) was built.

A red and white bus was our first mode of transportation to pick up children all over Fort Myers and used for our Outreach Ministry.

2024

We unveiled our new website www.sjfmbc.org & the church added 4 new Deacons

2023

Pastor Williams celebrated his 10th year as our Pastor, we ordained 2 ministers.

2019

St. John Garden Ministry and we ordained 4 new Deacons

2018

Three new board members, Annette Booker, Marjorie Quartey, Derrick Morgan

2018

St. Food Pantry had its official opening for the community.

2017

We got a new logo and changed our colors to navy blue, gold and white.

2017

New Carpet and new pews were installed in the sanctuary.

2015

We purchase a brand new 2015 Ford Transit Van for dependable transportation

2015

New mural was painted in the sanctuary baptism pool area

2014

We created our new vision, value and mission statements

2014

Brand new windows were purchased and installed in the entire church.

2012

The church unveiled our new website which is www.stjohnfirstmbc.org

2010

Renovation of sanctuary including bathrooms.

2009

Purchased the property located at 2929 Price St.

2008

First Deacon Emeritus was appointed.

1998

Second mortgage burning paying off the Educational Bldg.

1996

An Educational Building was added to the church.

1995

The first time in our church history, women were voted as members of the Board of Directors.

1986

St. John First Missionary Baptist Church became incorporated.

1980

We paid off the mortgage on the Parsonage.

Historical Sketch

Saint John Missionary Baptist Church had its beginning the third Sunday in March 1898. The founders were the late Rev. C.J. Smith and Rev. Bostrick, a white minister. At that time, Rev. Smith was the president of the Progressive Baptist State Convention.

The house in which the organization of St. John took place was donated by an old white gentleman known to all as Captain Towels. Some of the first members that met in the donated house were:

Brother Welcome Baker, Sister Cydia Baker, Brother Sam Hall, Sister Doreas Hall, Brother James Robinson, Sister Mary Kelsey, Brother Pink White MORE

2012

The church unveiled our new website.

2010

Renovation of sanctuary including bathrooms.

2009

Purchased the property located at 2929 Price St.

2008

First Deacon Emeritus was appointed.

1998

The church witnessed its second mortgage burning, in paying off the Educational Bldg.

1996

An Educational Building was added to the church.

1995

The first time in our church history, women were voted as members of the Board of Directors.

1986

St. John First Missionary Baptist Church became incorporated.

1980

We paid off the mortgage on the Parsonage.

1977

We burned the Mortgage of the Annex.

1974

We bought a Parsonage at 3002 Second Street.

1969

Fort Myers and used for our Outreach Ministry.

1968

A red and white bus was our first mode of transportation to pick up children all over

1965

The building of the church structure continued in 1965 when the back part of the church was added. In 1968, the Annex (now known as the Fellowship Hall) was built.

1964

Under the pastorate of Rev. R.C. Lewter, a sixteen-foot extension was added to both sides of the church to make the building larger.

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