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ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY

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​Warner Temple A.M.E. Zion Church had its “Genesis” as the Alexander Leadley Prayer Band during the years from 1917 to 1918. Rev. Leadley was a Local Preacher from the St. Phillips A.M.E. Zion Church of the Wrightsboro Community. This small group of twelve faithful members initially worshipped from house to house. This arrangement continued until they were able to occupy a house on North Sixth Street. From there they moved to the corner of Nixon Street and Loves Alley. While worshipping in a small building at this site, monies were being raised to purchase our present property on the corner of Seventh and Nixon Streets and to erect the first house of worship.

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The Rev. E. L. Madison, who was pastor of St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church at the time of the founding of our church, volunteered his service and the services of the Trustees of St. Luke to aid and give guidance to the members of this newfound society in their building program. The St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church also provided assistance and moral support.

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The first building was completed in 1919 and the congregation was officially organized as the Warner Temple A.M.E. Zion Church and was admitted to the Cape Fear Annual Conference during its 1920 Annual Conference session held at St. Luke Church in Wilmington, NC. This newly formed congregation took their name Warner Temple in honor of the Presiding Bishop of the Conference, Bishop Andrew J. Warner.

ZION METHODISM - A BRIEF HISTORY

 

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) Church originated
from the resilience and faith of enslaved Africans who, despite facing
severe oppression, found solace in Christianity. Initially part of the
John Street Methodist Church in New York City, they encountered
racial discrimination, prompting them to establish their own place of
worship—Zion Chapel, later known as the Mother Church of Zion

Methodism. Incorporating Methodist doctrines and governance, they formed the AME Zion Church to serve as a conduit of God's love and to advocate for freedom and equality. Today, the church remains committed to spreading the gospel, uplifting the marginalized, and continuing its mission until the return of Christ.

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For more information, visit the official website: https://amezion.org/

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PASTORS WHO HAVE SERVED
WARNER TEMPLE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH
       PASTORS                                                YEARS SERVED

Rev. Alexander Leadley                                    1919 - 1928
Rev. N. B. Stelly                                                1928 - 1931
Rev. John I. Robbins                                         1931 - 1934
Rev. M. J. Parker                                              1934 - 1936
Rev. J. C. Carruthers                                           1936 - 1937
Rev. C. H. Chase                                               1937 - 1938
Rev. E. H. Stitt                                                  1938 - 1939
Rev. C. B. Simmons                                           1939 - 1947
Rev. E. S. Hassell                                               1947 - 1951
Rev. L. V. Kennedy                                            1951 - 1955
Rev. G. D. McIver                                             1955 - 1956
Rev. Banks McKoy                                                              1956 - 1957
Rev. Hamilton Robbins                                      1957 - 1961
Rev. E. H. Stewart                                             1961 - 1963
Rev. F. L. Dixon                                                 1963 - 1965
Rev. L. R. Dumas                                               1965 - 1973
Rev. Leroy Blair                                                1973 - 1982
Rev. John E. Spruill                                          1982 - 1983
Rev. Gregory Pitts                                            1983 - 1984
Rev. T. D. Robinson (Interim)                            1984 - 1985
Rev. C. R. Thompson                                        1985 - 1986
Rev. Michael E. McLean                                    1986 - 1988
Rev. Herolin H. Aiken                                        1988 - 1991
Rev. Terry L. Jones, Sr.                                     1992 - 2005
Rev. George Maize                                          2005 - 2009
Rev. Dr. Clifford D. Barnett, Sr.                     2009 - Present



 

SUNDAY SCHOOL        8:15 AM
WORSHIP SERVICE     9:30 AM


"A CHURCH AIMING TO PLEASE HIM"

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Warner Temple A.M.E. Zion Church

620 Nixon Street

Wilmington, NC 28405

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P.O. Box 1113

Wilmington, NC 28402​

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          warnertempleamez@gmail.com

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          (910) 763-6308

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      OFFICE HOURS

 Mondays through Fridays

   10:00 AM until 3:00 PM

Saturdays                Closed

Sundays                   Closed

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