St. Paul MBC
OUR PASTOR
Pastor Craig L. Brown was born to Estell Sr. and Lillie Rose Brown in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the 14th day of September in the year of 1965. Raised and educated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through the completion of High School in 1983 from Whitefish Bay High School. His formal education began at Alabama State University and continued at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, where he excelled academically and athletically as a student and star basketball player.
Pastor Brown continued his education at St. Martin’s University, Lacey, Washington, Faith Evangelical College and Seminary, Tacoma, Washington, earning his Bachelor Degree in Religion. Pastor Brown also completed a Post-Bachelor Degree Program at Seattle
University, Seattle Washington, and was awarded The Certificate of Pastoral Leadership of Excellence. Because of his thirst to know more and lead effectively, Pastor Brown continued to seek more education and earned his Master of Science in Leadership from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix Arizona, where he is currently pursuing his second master degree in Christian Studies & Pastoral Ministry/Leadership.
Pastor Brown is a decorated Infantry Soldier who served over 20 years in the United States Army. Pastor Brown has seen combat first hand with two tours in Iraq and has been a key leader in...
OUR CHURCH
With blessings from God, Reverend L. Garcia opened the doors of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church as a mission in October of 1967. The church was officially organized as a house of worship on February 9, 1968 and the late Rev. John L, Holliday was installed as the first pastor.
Through dedication and commitment, Pastor Holliday and a few faithful members established a solid foundation that was built upon Gospel preaching, enthusiastic singing and fervent prayers.
Rev. Holliday continued building a strong ministry until his retirement in 1975. On March 15, 1975, the Rev. James C. E. Faulkner was called to be the shepherd of the church. Pastor Faulkner was born in Uno, Kentucky. His family later moved to Indiana where he attended school and completed his education.
He was a member of the Greater Second Baptist Church of Marion, Indiana where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, Superintendent of Sunday School, and the President of the District Ushers Convention before being called to preach. He relocated to Portland in July of 1971 and became an Associate Minister of the Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church under the leadership of...