Later, the property at 920 Harding Ave. was purchased and remodeled. However, the congregation eventually outgrew this facility in 1921, and the property at 943 Harding Ave. was purchased and a brick structure was erected in that spot. Its founding Pastor led the church family until his resignation in 1922. From 1922 thru 1974, 16 men of God served as Pastors of the Saint Paul flock. And they are

 

Reverend James Brown     Reverend J.W. Butler          Reverend A.L. Neblitt

Reverend R. Hayden       Reverend C.E. Young             Reverend J.G. Green

Reverend H. Pinckney  Reverend E.D. Witherspoon     Reverend W.T. Snead

Reverend A.W. Martin    Reverend L.M. Johnson         Reverend E.B. Phillips

Reverend R.H. Carter     Reverend A.L. Scott          Reverend Reedie Moore

 

            The present structure was completed in 1964 under Pastor A.L. Scotts administration. Additionally, Pastor Scott renamed the church the Greater St. Paul Baptist Church. Pastor Reedie Moore later changed the name to its present name.

            On January 19, 1975, God brought the Reverend E.D. Harper from Decatur, Illinois. During his pastorate, the churchs membership soared, with Sunday evening services broadcasted over the radio each week. Reverend Harper served as pastor until his resignation on January 8, 1984.

            In March of 1985, Reverend Jeffery A. Johnson was selected to become Pastor. A young man with vision, his leadership and teachings on Biblical stewardship drastically increased the number of tithing members, thus ensuring financial stability for the church family. In 1989 Reverend Johnson became the Pastor of the Easter Star Church of Indianapolis. Following Johnson was Reverend Lindsay Curtis in April of 1990. Under his leadership, the Soup Kitchen Ministry began along with many building improvements and expansions. He served the Saint Paul family faithfully until his resignation in August of 1994.

            The church was without a leader for the next 19 months.  But then, prayers were answered on February 28, 1996, when the call was extended to Rev. Terry M. Clark.  He began his pastoral duties on March 17, and was installed on May 26.  Pastor Clark began regular Bible studies twice a week, an ongoing tape ministry, and involvement in evangelistic outreach efforts such as the citywide Jesus Video Project.  The construction of a fellowship hall, a vision of Pastor Curtis, was completed in 1998 under Pastor Clark's leadership.  The Vacation Bible School has grown, with more students throughout the community attending.  The Laymen's League was organized, resulting in establishment of the Male Chorus.  During his pastorate, the size of the congregation has more than doubled, and the Watchcare ministry provided to college students continues to increase church attendance among students each year.  The church has been involved over the past several years in distribution of Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in the area, as well as projects to provide necessary assistance to elementary and middle school students and their families during the holidays.  In 2004, Women In Action For Christ was formed to provide ministry to church families and people in the community.  Along with numerous improvements made to the church's facilities, to include the sanctuary, other young men have been launched into the Gospel ministry.  One young associate minister was ordained and is now pastoring in Anderson, Indiana.  Four other young men were licensed into the Gospel ministry.
 
    According to Philippians 3:13-14, we are continually reaching forth to those things that are before us, and we believe, that in Christ, the goal He has set for St. Paul is reachable.  Our task, as indicated by our church's logo, is "Changing the World through the power of the Word."  To God be the glory!