![]() Scholar and a 1997 summa cum laude graduate concentrating on Biblical Studies and African-American religious history. He attended the Boston University School of Theology where he was a Martin L. After his first year in medical school, he yielded to God’s call once again and walked away from a medical career to attend seminary in preparation for serving God’s people. A 1994 magna cum laude graduate of Duke University he doubled majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. Howard-John Wesley represents the fourth generation of Baptist preachers in his family. Wesley’s sermon, “When the Verdict Hurts,” as one of the best sermons preached in the United States addressing the verdict of “Not Guilty”. The July 2013 issue of Time magazine, featured an article entitled “After Trayvon,” which acknowledged Dr. As a compassionate pastor he led ASBC to purchase property adjacent to the church which kept affordable housing in historical Old Town Alexandria. The Mission Ministry has placed more emphasis on domestic violence awareness, community awareness, mentoring programs and after incarceration assistance, all with Pastor Wesley at the helm. Wesley’s direction such as: the Awana program which raises children and youth to know, love and serve Christ, Senior’s Bible study, Men’s Bible study, Praying with the Pastor and Chatting with the Pastor, just to name a few. A host of innovative spiritual programs, services and study groups have been implemented under Dr. CAYA is a worship service for young adults, ages 20 – 30 something which is held on the first Wednesday of every month. Under his direction, a plethora of innovative worship services and ideas have been conceptualized and implemented such as Come As You Are (CAYA). He is most passionate about today’s youth, and is often recognized for his sermons which promote spiritual, social and intellectual growth amongst young adults. The church currently holds four services three on Sunday and one on Saturday evenings (the only African American Baptist church in the Washington, DC area to do so). Under his leadership, the church has grown to over 7,000 members with nearly 80 active ministries. He is only the eighth pastor to be installed in the 212 year history of the historical and world renowned Alfred Street Baptist Church. Wesley is a much sought after preacher, teacher, and featured national keynote speaker for various churches, leadership and development programs. A courageous, dynamic, and visionary leader, Dr. Howard-John Wesley is the exciting, gifted and anointed Senior Pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.
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