In May of 1968, the church called one of its sons to fill the pulpit for Rev. Ben Johnson, Pastor John Green Jr, his life verse was Proverbs 3:5-7. The verse used to confirm his call into the pastorate is Luke 15:15. Pastor Green preaced his first sermon as Pastor June 2, 1968. His theme was "He Leaded Me" Numbers 9:23. It was his prayer that the church will continue to grow in the things of God and that the people will ever hold him before the Lord in prayer. With God's blessing and under Pastors Green's continued leadership the church grew. Out of that physical growth came the vision for the church to expand from its building at 1509 Church Lane to the corner of Old York and Church Lane to the driveway beyond the 1515 property. In July of 1979, the property at 1515 Church Lane was purchased and was used for a nursery and living quartes for visiting missionaries. In August of 1983, the garage at 1503- 1505 Church Lane became available and was purchased by the church. The men of the church, led by the pastor (and with the help of professional contractors where needed) did the reconstruction to its present state. Along with the physical growth came spiritual growth as well. Rev. David J. White and Rev. Nathan Adams were added to the church staff as co-pastors to assist Pastor Green. Rev Ed Baily, Rev Lawrence Ginyard Sr., Rev. Mike Martin, Rev. Earl Potter, Rev James Campbell, Rev. Edward YoungBlood, and Rev. Mark Cooper were ordained to the Gospel Ministry. On June 12, 1994 a commissioning service was held for missionaries Rev & Mrs Mark Cooper, Beverly Nottage, Mrs Audrey Pennington, and Ms. Margaret Williams. After 34 years of service Pastor John Green, Jr. retired in 2002 due to health concerns. Pastor John Green went home to be with the Lord in 2009.