Our Pastor

Our Pastor

 
     
 
 
 

 

Rev. Dr. Lacy Edward Simpson, Jr.

Pastor Lacy E. Simpson, Jr.

* Born in Fayetteville, NC

* Son of the late Dr. Lacy E. Simpson, Sr. and Betty Simpson

* Graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Augustine's College with a   B.A. degree in 1989

* Received his Master of Divinity Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1992

* Conferred with the Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio in 1998

* Founder and Pastor Emeritus of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois where, under his administration, over 700 souls have been added to the work of the ministry.

* Pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church of Clayton, NC.

* 20 years of Pastoral Experience

* Well-known and respected national preacher and lecturer

* Based on his love for healing the ills of the community, he has over 12 years of community development experience

* Past President and CEO of Canaan Community Redevelopment Corporation which serves over 1200 residents in the West Englewood Community

* Past International Director of Christian Education for the St. Mark Covenant Churches Fellowship

* Past Academic Dean of Students for RMN Bible College of Chicago, IL

* Ministerial philosophy is Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

* Married to Delectra H. Simpson and has 2 children, DeLacey and Lacy III