History of Clear Lake A.M.E. Church

About Clear Lake A.M.E. Church

Clear Lake A.M.E. Church is a young church. We are excited about our newness in the Clear Lake community and about the opportunity to be the first African American Church to build a church in the historic Clear Lake area. In eight short years, our church family has grown. Our church offers several ministries to meet the needs of our members, our community, and our friends in Christ. Bishop McKinley Young appointed Rev. Ferguson Pastor of Clear Lake A.M.E. Church, at the 134 Session of the Texas Annual Conference, October 2000. Rev. Arthur Ferguson preaches the gospel of peace, love, and reconciliation.

History Of Clear Lake A. M. E. Church

The first meeting to organize a church in the Clear Lake City area began with prayer and praise on August 18, 1992, in the home of Rev. Brenda Payne and her family. Bro. Jerryl Payne, lead praise service, Presiding Elder X. L. Williams of the South Houston District read the scripture, and Rev. Payne offered prayer. here were 9 adults and 5 children present at this very first worship service.

In October, 1992, the Texas Annual Conference held at Shiloh A.M.E. Church in Galveston, Texas, Bishop John R. Bryant, formally gave Rev. Brenda Payne an appointment to begin a mission charge in the Clear Lake area. On November 29, 1992, Clear Lake A.M.E., held its first 11 AM worship service at the Piper's Meadow Community Center in Webster, Texas. Bible study continued initially in the home of the pastor and was moved to the King's Park Community Center. In July 1993, Bible Study moved to the Piper's Meadow Community Center. Clear Lake added Sunday Church School on January 9, 1994.

On March 3, 1995, Clear Lake glorified God for the first time in its first official "home" 17043 El Camino Real at Gemini, Suite 200, Houston, Texas, 77058. This office location afforded 2600 square feet for the work of the Lord in the Clear Lake area. The Nehemiah Ministry under the direction of Wilbert Williams built an altar and carpeted pulpit area, helping to transform the office setting into a sanctuary. In June, Bishop John R. Bryant and his wife, Rev. Cecelia, dedicated our facility.

On April 16, 1996, Clear Lake A.M.E. Church purchased 3.5 acres on two adjacent lots with an assessed value of over $300,000.00 near the Johnson Space Center (NASA) and the University of Houston in Clear Lake. This blessing from the Lord and the community is believed to be the first church purchased by African Americans in the historic Clear Lake area.

In October 1999, following the successful model of the Umoja 4 used by Bishop Bryant in 1998, Clear Lake A.M.E. Church, joined with Primm Chapel A.M.E. Church, LaMarque, Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church, Galveston, and St. James A.M.E. Church, Dickinson to form the Mainland 4. The four churches, though small in numerical size, provided a delightful entertainment while hosting the Texas Annual Conference.