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About Us
BISHOP ANTWAIN JACKSON
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 Antwain Jackson is a creative voice in the church, innovative leader who is the author of a book entitled, “The Creative Leader” & is affectionately known as “Bishop AJ.” He has the ability to take complex principles & teach them in such a way that inspires individuals to apply them in every sphere of their lives. An affirmer that meets you with a bright smile & tough love, he seeks to pull out all of the potential, gifts, & talents in others. He is known to be cutting edge, yet down-to-earth & encourages each person that he encounters.

 

He has been in ministry for 25+ years, and most of those years having served in leadership capacities. Being consecrated a Bishop, August 31, 2008, and currently serves as the Asst. Presiding Bishop of the House of God Organization. Antwain is the Founding Pastor of the Equation Church, which he launched Easter Sunday, April 2010 which is a multigenerational, multi-ethnic congregation in St. Louis, MO. He oversees & mentors pastors and leaders throughout the country.

 

Antwain is known in the public area, heavily involved in community outreach, and often seen in the city gates influencing & building relationships with civic officials in the city of St. Louis. The Mayor of St. Louis officially proclaimed, October 29th Antwain Jackson day & in 2022 was selected as one the city’s top 100 most influential people. As a modern day Apostle, with wisdom well beyond his years, his passion is to see people become all they were intended to be. His mission in life is very simple, “Love God. Help People. Change the World!”

Staff
Pastor Terrell Fletcher
STAFF

Administration & Operations

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Elder Angela Ford

Operations Director

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Facilities Director

Deacon Thomas Danielly

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Lorraine Vasquez

Events Director

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Devetta Davis

Finance Director

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Vacant

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Danyrea Megginson

Hospitality, Ushers, and Greeters (H.U.G.) Director

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Christian Education

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Christian Education Director

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Life Groups Director

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Minister

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Congregational Life

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Angela Danielly

Women's Ministry Director
(WOMEN OF WORSHIP)

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Leilah & Andre Kirkendoll

Marriage Ministry Directors (RINGS)

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Andre Kirkendoll

Men's Ministry Director
(CHAMPIONS)

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Verena LeBlanc

Creative Arts

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Raquelle Taylor

Marketing & Communications Director

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Josh Calazada
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Angela Ford

Missions, Evangelism, Outreach, & Service

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Bryant Moore

Associate Pastor

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Naomi Jordan

Missions Director

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Suzanne Afflalo, MD

Health & Wellness Director

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Prison Ministry Director

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Student Ministries

Constance Perry

Student Ministries Director

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Christopher Ransom

High School Director
(SAVAGE TEENS)

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Elementary School Director
(CITY KIDS)

Nyacoach Lam

Young Adults Director
(DRIVEN)

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Jr. High School Director
(MERGE)

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Toddler Director
(TODDLER PARK)

Temple Operations

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Akia Isom

Clergy Director

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Deacons Director

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Denise Brannen

Intercessory Prayer Director

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Sherri McGee

Deconnesses Director

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MISSION

We advance the Kingdom of God by being a Church that makes it possible for people to find their Hope in Christ.

VISION

Our vision is to be a City Church with an International reach that will bring Hope to the World. We will be a radical spiritual house where people of all races, groups, & cultural expressions will find the knowledge & people needed to equip them to fulfill their God-given assignment.

OUR VALUES​
  • We Value Authentic, Radical, & Transformational Worship

  • We Value  Creativity & Innovation in Ministry

  • We Value ALL People- Generational, Cultural, & Ethnic Expressions

  • We Value the Empowerment & Equipping of Leaders

  • We Value the Personal & Spiritual Maturity

Mission, Vision, Values
CHURCH HISTORY

Early 2000s: Pastor Fletcher served as Youth Pastor at Faith Chapel Church of God in Christ (COGIC)2006: Established City of Hope International (COHI), a non-denominational church 2011: COHI assumed the Faith Chapel COGIC facility and continued its mission

Church History
STATEMENT OF FAITH
Statement of Faith
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