


| 468 North Plymouth Street Fayetteville, NC 28312 |
| Rev. James Hair, Rev. James McLaughlin, and Rev. Vernon Brown. Also, in the earlier church, some of the deacons were: Jimmy Williams, Duncan McDonald, Ed McDonald, C. Rhone, Albert Carr, John Jackson, Wiley Boone, C.L. Carr, Fred Munn, Will Jackson, Ike Carter, David Walker, and Deacon Kelly. Since 1901, the families which were Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church have undergone several reconstruction eras. Between 1947-1948, the structure (on Gully Mills Road, now known as Plymouth Street) which was wooden, was torn down and replaced with a cinder block structure. This structure was destroyed by fire in 1952 at which time the congregation met in the old Saint Paul School. Then in 1982, the structure, which is now known as the Household of Faith, was built. From February 1972 until January 1990, the church was under the leadership of Pastor Marion Jerome Wade. Under his guidance, the old Saint Paul underwent remodeling in 1974. In 1976, the church began having morning worship every Sunday instead of once or twice a month. Also in 1976, a softball team was formed on which the youth and adults participated. As an out growth of the softball team, a bowling league was formed. Evening worship services were started in 1979. Aside from the natural things, many new and different Spiritual things took place. Many new members were added. Many received Christ. Many received water baptism. Many received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and a new kind of teaching came on the scene. A children's church was instituted. On Sunday, September 18, 1979, the church body voted to purchase approximately eight (8)acres of land for the purpose of building a new structure. The building was to take place in two phases. The ground-breaking ceremony for phase I of the construction took place on August 2, 1981. A new edifice, which seats 425 persons, was constructed and occupied on the Second Sunday in April 1982. This new structure, which is the present day place of worship consists of a baptismal pool, secretary/church office, pastor's study with restroom, nursery, classrooms, tape room/bookstore, four public restrooms and a printing room. Also, during this period, the Educational Wing was air conditioned, a public address system was purchased and on August 15, 1982, by unanimous vote, the name Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church was changed to THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH WORLD OUTREACH CENTER, INCORPORATED. The system of government was changed from a Congregational governed body to a Presbytery whereby the Pastor, Elders and Deacons, with the Pastor as the head governs the entire body. Minister Annie Carter became interim pastor in 1989 to 1990. Pastor Elmo B. Herman became the pastor in 1990. He remained as pastor until 1991. Minister Annie Carter was ordained as pastor on July 26, 1992. Pastor Larry W. Carter, Sr. was made pastor in January 1995. Since 1995, under his leadership, the body has united and completed the second phase of the construction. The multipurpose facility was dedicated on May 14, 2000. |