; Whereas Reverend Ernest Woodson was Pastor from 1996 to 1997; Whereas, on November 13, 1996, the interior of the Church suffered fire damage; Whereas Deacons Howard Roberts, MacNeire Johnson, George Price, and Clarence Washington, and Sisters Betty Roberts and Joan Washington were instrumental in overseeing the restoration; Whereas Reverend Dr. Robert C. Stone (2000–2006) was a man who walked among his people; Whereas two Associate Ministers served under Reverend Stone—Reverend Eddie Naylor and Reverend Alan Watkins; and Whereas the current Pastor, Reverend Sanford Reaves, Jr., M. Dv. (2007–Present) continues to answer God’s call—grow His Church, both physically and spiritually, and preach the gospel to His people: Now, therefore, be it