Pastor Samuel M. Wright Samuel M.
Wright Jr. is the eldest of five children. He was raised in Springfield
N.J. His experience
with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ began at the age of nine and was
nurtured at the Antioch Baptist Church in Springfield, N.J. Pastor Wright
received the call to pulpit ministry at an early age.
Upon completing high school, Pastor Wright began his post
secondary training at Union County College and continued at Kean
University in Union N.J. In preparation for the Lord’s work Pastor
Wright attended:
· Northeastern
Bible College of Essex Fells, N.J. ·
Philadelphia College of the Bible, Liberty Corner,
N.J. ·
The
New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Brunswick , N.J. ·
Trinity College Seminary, Newburgh , Indiana
(long distance program) Pastor
Wright was ordained as a deacon in 1980 and was licensed to preach the
gospel in 1991. In 1995, he was ordained and served as the Associate
Pastor at the Antioch Baptist Church in Springfield, N.J. under Pastor
Clarence Alston, Sr. Pastor
Wright has been serving as Pastor of Union Chapel since the year 2000.
During this time span he has helped to establish the following
ministries: ·
Brother
to Brother (Men’s ministry) ·
Sister
to Sister (Woman’s ministry) ·
Children’s
Church ·
Married
& Singles ministries Pastor
Wright is an astute bible instructor, praise leader and a powerful
preacher. He also serves the community as a conference and motivational
speaker. Pastor Wright is a member of the American Association of
Christian Counselors and the author of his first literary work entitled,
“Shoes for the Shoemaker”. Married
to his ministry partner, First Lady Patricia, together they are the
proud parents Toni, Phillip, Stephen, Jennifer, Jessica and two
granddaughters. Pastor
Wright and Sister Patricia share a desire to see that souls are saved
and lives are enriched through the transforming power of the Word.
Pastor Wright is passionate about the need for the church, to be the
church, as God has called it to be; according to Mathew 28:19-20 and
Acts 1:8. He firmly
believes and relies on Zechariah 4:6b, "not by might, nor by power,
but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of Host." Sister Patricia often
gives and receives encouragement from Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the
thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and
not evil, to give you an expected end. Together,
they rely on the promised plans of God. Pastor Samuel
M. Wright Jr. First Lady Minister Patricia Wright Please visit the website below to view more information about Pastor Wright's book, Shoes for the Shoemaker www.xulonpress.com/bookstore/bookdetail.php?PB_ISBN=1597812633
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