Williams served as interim Pastor from 1960-1963.įour Pastors officiated at the Friendship Baptist Church: Friendship became a tithing church and the mortgage on the church was paid off and a parsonage was purchased in Scotia, New York. Pinkston served as Pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church (2/63-10/64). Taylor, the membership assumed and completed the task of building a new church edifice that was dedicated in January 1984.ġ960-1964 Rev. Through the leadership and encouragement of Rev. They held memberships in national, state and local Baptist and religious organizations. During his tenure as Pastor, Friendship actively participated in inter-denominational and community activities. During her tenure as Interim Pastor, she supported the church with the purchasing of Friendship House located at 955 State Street in Schenectady, NY.ġ965-1994 The longest serving pastor of the church was Reverend Carl B. Patterson served as the Interim Pastor for 3 ½ years (1994 – 1998). Also, under his pastorate, the 2nd church mortgage was paid off, and a church van was purchased.ġ994-1998 Reverend Catherine Y. During his tenure, he invoked the theme of “Serving God Through Serving Others” He challenged the congregation to follow the Great Commission: “To love God unconditionally, to love our fellowman compassionately, to preach, teach and make disciples for Jesus Christ”. Stuart was the Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. Patterson, led the congregation in praise and worship.ġ998–2008 Rev. He also is incorporating opportunities for growth for all members of the church through the different ministries, utilizing the visions of the youth, young adults and people with longstanding membership in the church to provide ideas, assistance, and guidance.įriendship Baptist Church was without a pastor for 2 years and The Deacon Ministry along with Reverend Catherine Y. The Church vision includes enhancing and expanding several of the churches infrastructures such as technology, building and financial supports, are all key aspects that he has promoted under his leadership. Since his pastorate, Pastor Hamilton is leading the congregation in a transformational vision to meet the needs of spiritual growth in the 21st century.

Pastor Hamilton encourages the theme of “God’s Plan…Our Mission“. 2010-Current The Friendship Baptist Church, currently located at 407 Union Street in Schenectady, NY 12305 where the Pastor is Reverend William Lynn Hamilton.

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