STAFF
The Pastor at Greater St. James Church is Todd W. Chance.
Pastor Chance was born in Binghamton, NY on June 19, 1949. He is the son of the late William R. Chance and the late Opal M. Chance. Pastor Chance began his spiritual journey in 1964 at the young age of 15, as a member of Greater St. James COGIC in Fremont, Ohio under the leadership of the late Bishop William M. James.
Having been appointed and ordained by Bishop James, Pastor Chance served for many years as Deacon and member of the board of Deacons at Greater St. James COGIC, later becoming Chairman of the Board of Deacons.
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Pastor Chance relocated from Ohio for a time, and in that time he was ordained to Minister and then to Elder while in Maryland. He was officially called into the ministry in 2004.
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Board of Trustees:
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Pastor Todd Chance – Chairman
Minister Jarel Lee
Sister Minnie Lull
Sister Maple Raeford
Sister Donna Graham
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Board of Deacons:
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Deacon Joe Kidd (Inactive due to illness)
Deacon Steve Heidelburg
Deacon Dudley Graham
Deacon Troy Logan
Deacon Joe Wagner-in training
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Ministerial Staff:
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Pastor Todd Chance
Elder Timothy Tate
Elder John Jones
Elder Wilma Castle
Elder Mae Bower
Elder Louise Heidelburg
Minister Jarel Lee
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Church Mother:
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Cora B. Heidelburg
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Mother's Board:
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Mother Oretta Smith
Mother Mary Bowie
Mother Catherine Jones
Mother Maple Rayford
Mother Annie J. Lee (In Loving Memory)
OUR VISION
"The vision” of Greater St. James Church is to lead people to faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and the godly life; to serve the community and the area in which we live, and to work as one with all other of God’s people to bring about the Kingdom of God.
WHAT WE DO
We serve God.
That's what we do, and we have a wonderful and informative time doing it.The environment we have created for those who choose to worship with us ensures that not one saint misses the vision.
OUR COMMUNITY
Fremont, OH is a small city that needs more recognition, attention and support. Our community may be limited, but we are also humble, united and strong. We would love for you to grow with us.