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2. The Pastor Howard John Westley has a fascinating background, which in my mind does what churches.....
Wed Sep 17, 2025, 11:13 AM
Sep 17

.... should do.

Here is his bio:

Background & Education
He’s the eighth pastor in the more than 200-year history of Alfred Street Baptist Church.
Alfred Street Baptist Church

He was born in Chicago.

Undergraduate degree from Duke University in biomedical and electrical engineering, magna cum laude.

Then he was on a path toward medical school, but felt called to ministry and attended seminary at Boston University School of Theology.

Ministry & Accomplishments
Under his leadership, Alfred Street has grown significantly—from about 2,500 members to 10,000+ regular members.

The church also has many active ministries (children’s ministries, missions, etc.), and has committed to major giving. For example, since 2020 through something called Tithe-the-Tithe, the church has given more than $5.4 million to over 200 organizations.

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