[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 212 (Wednesday, December 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1331]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             RECOGNIZING ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 8, 2021

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, from the 24th district of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize Antioch Missionary 
Baptist Church as they celebrate and dedicate the completion of their 
new church building and campus, the ``Dwelling Place.''
  Founded in 1957, Antioch opened the doors of its first church 
building in 1961. Because of the growing congregation, construction of 
a larger building was necessary and began in 1973 and was completed in 
1985. Antioch's membership continued to increase requiring the 
construction of a 2,000-seat sanctuary and administrative building 
which was completed in 1998.
  In 1991, Pastor Arthur Jackson, III, became Senior Pastor of Antioch 
Missionary Baptist Church. Under his leadership, ``20/20 Vision'' a 
capital stewardship campaign was launched. ``20/20 Vision,'' a five-
year plan was initiated in an effort to accommodate the growing 
membership by constructing a larger worship center, the ``Dwelling 
Place.'' The ``Dwelling Place'' includes a 3,000-seat worship center 
and adds 56,000 square feet to the campus.
  The completion of construction of this new building is a great feat 
to commemorate, as the congregation has been able to persevere through 
such difficult times during the Corona virus pandemic. After a year and 
a half of virtual services, Antioch's in-person services will resume in 
the new sanctuary. The ``Dwelling Place'' will make Antioch one of the 
largest churches in South Florida.
  Under the leadership of Pastor Arthur Jackson, III, the church has 
been able to fulfill their ``20/20 Vision'' of building a campus that 
will glorify God throughout the entire process, expand and enhance the 
ministry and programs designed to advance God's Kingdom, and build in a 
manner which good stewardship will be exemplified.
  Reverend Arthur Jackson, III has served as Senior Pastor/Teacher of 
the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, since March 8, 1991. A native of 
South Florida, Pastor Jackson is the son of Reverend and Mrs. Arthur 
Jackson, Jr. Pastor Jackson was licensed as a Minister on October 9, 
1988, at the New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, Florida 
where he served as an Associate Minister under the leadership of his 
father, Rev. Arthur Jackson, Jr.
  A man of great character, integrity, wisdom, and counsel, Pastor 
Jackson's consistent obedience to God has taken the Antioch 
congregation from the ``Faithful Fifty'' to a blossoming ministry of 
over 7,000 that continues to grow at record pace.
  The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry 
existing to evangelize the lost, to equip and empower God's people, and 
to lead them to eternal salvation in Christ Jesus.
  Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has two locations in South Florida 
with campuses in Miami Gardens and Fort Lauderdale.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues and all Americans to please join 
me in recognizing the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for its 
contributions and commitment to the citizens of our community, state 
and country.

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