Recognizing Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

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Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, from the 24th district of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize Antioch Missionary Baptist Church as they celebrate and dedicate the completion of their new church building and campus, the ``Dwelling Place.''

Founded in 1957, Antioch opened the doors of its first church building in 1961. Because of the growing congregation, construction of a larger building was necessary and began in 1973 and was completed in 1985. Antioch's membership continued to increase requiring the construction of a 2,000-seat sanctuary and administrative building which was completed in 1998.

In 1991, Pastor Arthur Jackson, III, became Senior Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Under his leadership, ``20/20 Vision'' a capital stewardship campaign was launched. ``20/20 Vision,'' a five- year plan was initiated in an effort to accommodate the growing membership by constructing a larger worship center, the ``Dwelling Place.'' The ``Dwelling Place'' includes a 3,000-seat worship center and adds 56,000 square feet to the campus.

The completion of construction of this new building is a great feat to commemorate, as the congregation has been able to persevere through such difficult times during the Corona virus pandemic. After a year and a half of virtual services, Antioch's in-person services will resume in the new sanctuary. The ``Dwelling Place'' will make Antioch one of the largest churches in South Florida.

Under the leadership of Pastor Arthur Jackson, III, the church has been able to fulfill their ``20/20 Vision'' of building a campus that will glorify God throughout the entire process, expand and enhance the ministry and programs designed to advance God's Kingdom, and build in a manner which good stewardship will be exemplified.

Reverend Arthur Jackson, III has served as Senior Pastor/Teacher of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, since March 8, 1991. A native of South Florida, Pastor Jackson is the son of Reverend and Mrs. Arthur Jackson, Jr. Pastor Jackson was licensed as a Minister on October 9, 1988, at the New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, Florida where he served as an Associate Minister under the leadership of his father, Rev. Arthur Jackson, Jr.

A man of great character, integrity, wisdom, and counsel, Pastor Jackson's consistent obedience to God has taken the Antioch congregation from the ``Faithful Fifty'' to a blossoming ministry of over 7,000 that continues to grow at record pace.

The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry existing to evangelize the lost, to equip and empower God's people, and to lead them to eternal salvation in Christ Jesus.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has two locations in South Florida with campuses in Miami Gardens and Fort Lauderdale.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues and all Americans to please join me in recognizing the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for its contributions and commitment to the citizens of our community, state and country.

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