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We are a fast growing, busy and exciting Church, with two beginnings. One stream began in 1892 and the other in 1940. In 1972, under Pastor Benjamin F. Reid, the two streams came together.

In 1996, after 25 years of service Bishop Benjamin F. Reid retired as Senior Pastor of First Church of God. The Lord elevated Dr. Gregory L. Dixon, then Executive Pastor, to the office of Senior Pastor. As Bishop Reid passed the mantle to him, Dr. Dixon declared:

“Our future is as bright as the promises of God, and the best is yet to come!”

In June of 2002, Dr. Dixon was consecrated to Bishop, and articulated the vision of First Church of God “to evangelize our community and make disciples who are empowered, embraced, and established through Christian education so that the Lord Jesus Christ is worshipped and served.”

Bishop Dixon carried the mantle of Senior Pastor for 16 years until his passing in April 2012. Following the passing of Bishop Dix ...