The History of East Saint Paul Baptist Church
"Where Everybody Is Somebody, But GOD is the Head"
![]() B.O. Young,
1970-1984
![]() Pastor W.D. Barrett,
1984-1996
![]() Interim Pastor
1996-1997
![]() Pastor L.S.Wilson,
1998- Present
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1966 - In November on Stafford Drive, in Fort Worth, 6 people met to organize Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church and services were held in the garage.
1967 - On March 22, Rev. E.A. Taylor was called to Pastor and on April 5, the name was changed to East Saint Paul Baptist Church. 1970 - Following the resignation of Rev. Taylor, Rev. B.O. Young was called to Pastor. 1977 - With the rise in membership a sanctuary was needed. The construction of the sanctuary was completed in January of 1977. 1984 - Rev. W.D. Barrett was called to pastor upon the retirement of Rev. Young. 1998 - Rev. L.S. Wilson was called to pastor a year following the retirement of Rev. Barrett. Under his direction, plans were made for construction of larger sanctuary. 2001 - Dedication of the new sanctuary on April 29, 2001.
2008- East Saint Paul Baptist Church celebrated its 41st Church Anniversary.
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