San Jose Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2345 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, US

HistorySt. Paul Missionary Baptist Church had its beginning in December 1945 at 105 Sunset Avenue in San Jose, California in the home of Mr. Samuel Hodge and Mrs. Mable Hodge, and a group of ten Christians living in the area that saw a need for a Baptist Church. The church was lead by Pastor Emeritus J.D. Houston. In October of 1955, with only six members, the first church building was purchased at 2192 Lausett Avenue. In 1957, the Church's membership increased to 75 . June 21, 1963, we had a membership of 205.We broke ground for our present church building, 1930 E. San Antonio Street, on August 16, 1966. It was completed the following year. The Mortgage Burning Ceremony took place March 20, 1983. Under the new leadership of now retired Emeritus Pastor Dr. York Hayes, the three phase construction project began and is still in progress. On July 9, 2009, we broke ground and have completed Phase I. We are currently working on Phases II and III. We currently have five ministers..SpecialtiesThe purpose of this local church is to: Seek the salvation of the lost, through the preaching of the Gospel of Christ: ( Adhere to the preaching of the Gospel for the reproof, rebuke, and exhortation of the saints Teach the doctrine of the scriptures Promote and encourage faith-filled prayer Dignify and support the Gospel Ministry Aid in the spreading of the Gospel within its denominational limits and throughout the world Promote Christian Fellowship