about | 1848

OUR PASTOR

Elder Hackett received the Lord Jesus Christ in 1996, was confirmed by the Holy Spirit in 1998, and has actively been pursuing God ever since. He started his Christian education at Victory Christian Fellowship (GWWM), in the School of Bibilical Studies. a year later he transferred to the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and University, where he received a Diploma in Bibilical and Theologial Stuides and a certificate in Para-Chaplain in May 2005. He went on to ear his Bachelor Of Science in Urban Ministry Leadership in August 2011 from the Center for Theological Studies. Currently he is enrolled in the Master of Divinity program at Freedom Bible College and Seminary.

With strong family ties, Pastor first served at St. John as President of the Steward Board from 2000-2002. He then went on to to serve as an associate pastor at several ministries before coming home as Pastor of St. John's in October 2012.

He is devoted to serving and studying God's Word to further the Gospel of Jesus Chirst. He is adamant and passionate about serving God and His people. His sincere desire is to edify and unite the body of Christ, through the power and revelation of Jesus Christ, coupled with the unction of the Holy Spirit, all while gloryfying the Lord God Almighty!

Elder Hackett also has a backgroung in military. He enlisted in the United States Army at an early age. He served for three years before joining the United States Army Reserves where he served for twenty years, retiring as Sergeant First Class.

He is married to his lovely wife Vernell; has one son Sieki, and two granddaughters, Simyrah and Yasmeen. Hallelujah!

OUR CHURCH

St. John's has a very rich history. The first written history places the first meeting of the church (St. John AUMP Church) in 1855, but oral history places the first meeting in 1848. The cabin was used as a church and school where female neighbors came to instruct the students free of charge. Unfortunately a fire in the early 20th century destroyed the original stucture in 1866. Church members deded to erect a new edifice which was completed 1867, at a cost of $1000.

Thoughout new roads and the development of the University of Delaware, St. John's remains a beacon of steadfast light declaring the goodness of Jesus Christ. We have come a very long was a congregation and as a people since the early years of our beloved church. St. John has much to be proud of- we have a small but beautiful church; we have accomplished many amazing ministries, and we have a pastor we love a respect. Most importantly, we have continued blessing from our heavenly Father. Our church continues to be just as important in our community today as it was in 1848.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost; to make disciples and to strengthen relationships with the Savior and the community. Matthew 28: 19-20: Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

We are a God-fearing, Holy Ghost led, Bible believing, progressive, friendly, inclusive body disciples of Jesus Christ, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God through:

-Teaching and Christian Education

-Preaching the saving gospel of Jesus Christ

-Encouraging and supporting our members in consistent Christian living

-Magnifying the Lord in the public worship of God in spirit and in truth.

-Ongoing ministry endeavors, providing help to the oppressed, engaging in the dynamics the community and the world, providing food, clothing, spiritual encouragement and support for churched and unchurched persons desiring to improve their spiritual and personal lives.

-Nurturing our members through Christian fellowship.