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Pastor Richard James, Sr. is a man that truly loves The Lord. Pastor James loves, respects and admires his family; guides, teaches and loves his church family; has deep concerns and actively engaged in helping the less fortunate. Pastor James is one of God’s chosen ones, and we are blessed that the choice was given to him to serve unto them; God’s people the holy word at St. John Baptist Church, 1315 Springhill Road, Camden, South Carolina.
His Objective
• Use what God has blessed me with.
• To better understand the will of God.
• To help my fellow man understand and accept GOD as their Lord and personal savior.
His Christian Motto
"IT’S NOT ABOUT ME, IT’S ALL ABOUT JESUS!”
1315 Spring Hill Rd
Camden, South Carolina 29020
Ph: (803) 432-1782
stjb1315@gmail.com
www.StJohnBaptistOnline.com
- In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
- please wash your hands
- after coming from public places.
- Please stay in your homes
- and always pray, pray, pray.
Sunday Morning
Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday Nights
Prayer Service and
Bible Study – 6:30 p.m.
Holy Communion Service
First Sunday of each month
Pastor Richard James, Sr.
Pastor James delivered his first sermon as Pastor-Elect to the parishioners
of St. John on Sunday morning, April 2, 2000. at 11:15 a.m. Installation Service as Pastor was held on Sunday afternoon, June 25, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.
Pastor James was called into the ministry in 1996. He was ordained on June 13, 1999 at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Rembert, South Carolina. Pastor Richard James, Sr. was born and reared in Sumter, South Carolina to his parents the late Mr. Ben and the late Deloris James.
He is a high school graduate; has earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters’ Degree in Divinity. He has further his studies with a PhD in Divinity and Counseling.
Leadership
Under his leadership, a Male, Inspirational and Mass Choirs were organized. Also, a Praise Team was organized to accompany the Deacons Ministry during morning Sunday devotional service. The fellowship hall was enlarged with the addition of a new kitchen and pastor study. The church office was moved and three additional Sunday school classrooms were added including a finance office. The church family dedicated the new addition to the church to the Lord on Saturday afternoon, May 10, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments were served.
