Our Mission

To be a witness to win others to Christ by expressing God’s love and

building healthy, spirit-filled families.

Our Beliefs

We believe in the power of God’s Word, the authority of Scripture, and the life-changing presence of the Holy Spirit.

Our Unique Legacy

Founded in 1933 as St. Paul Church by Bishop John Wiggins, and led for over five decades by Supt. Vernell Thomas (1966-2019), Greater St. Paul Church, carries a rich legacy of faith as the first African American Pentecostal church in Minneapolis (1947), with a strong commitment to faith, love, service, support, and compassion

Who We Serve

We minister to married couples, families, seniors, singles, and new

believers – everyone is welcome and valued here

Leadership

Pastor Columbus T. Smith and First Lady Evang. Darleen Smith

Pastor Columbus T. Smith Jr and

First Lady Evang. Darleen Smith

Associate Pastors

Elder Joe Miller

Elder David Newell

Ministers

Minister William Smith

Minister Geoffrey Ingram Sr.

Minister Kristopher Edmond

Deacon Marshall Little

Minister Brandon Clayton

Missionaries

DM Evangelist Clara Boykin

Evang. Jessica Little

Evang. Darlene Hopkins

Evang. Perricia Burgess

Missionary Frankie Miller

Missionary Susan Newell

Missionary Felecia Johnson

Missionary

Dr. Aqueelah Roberson

Greater St. Paul Church of God in Christ

Email@: [email protected]

Phone: 612-827-5267
Mailing Address: P.O. Box # 8766, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408

Church Location: 4001 4th Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409

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