Pastor's Bio - Alfred Street Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley was installed as the 8th pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church on September 28, 2008. A native of the south side of Chicago, he is only the 8th pastor in the 207 year history of this church. He is married to Debbie McCain Wesley, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Howard-John, II and Cooper Reece.

Since taking the pulpit in April 2008, over 2,000 have joined in fellowship with the Alfred Street Baptist Church family, bringing its membership to over 3,900. The Single’s Ministry has been revived and new ministries have begun, including the Recovery Ministry, Agape Ministry (Mental Health Ministry), Career Change Ministry, Single Parent Ministry, Married Couples Ministry, Grief Ministry, Divorce Ministry and the Intercessory Prayer Ministry. A new member orientation process has been recreated to meet the needs of acclimating new members and new believers under the leadership of the Board of Deacons and the Phillip Ministry is being created to train lay leaders within the church to assist in ministering to those God leads to join the Alfred Street family. The Liturgical Dance, Young Adult Dancers and Drama ministries now minister monthly in the morning worship services.

A new worship service was initiated for the young adults age 20 – 30 something.