Ever since Isaiah Jackson-Post became the pastor at the Montgomery City Christian Church last fall, he has been pretty busy making plans to help bring growth to the church.
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Ever since Isaiah Jackson-Post became the pastor at the Montgomery City Christian Church last fall, he has been pretty busy making plans to help bring growth to the church.
First, he ran a bake sale fundraiser at the American Family Insurance parking lot on May 9 to help pay for improvements for the church. Now, he’s planning a drive-thru fried chicken dinner on May 30 and an event for the church’s 155th anniversary on Nov. 15 and is looking to create cookbooks.
“I’m trying to get some energy coming back in the church again,” Jackson-Post said.
Jackson-Post, who lives in St. Louis, became the church’s pastor on Sept. 7. He was hired through the church’s denomination, Christian Church Disciples of Christ.
“We’re divided into 31 regions all across the country, including Canada,” Jackson-Post said. “Here in what we call the Mid-America region, an e-mail came out, saying that there was an opening. I am studying to become a licensed minister. So, the regional minister asked me, ‘Hey, if you want to hone your skills in preaching, there’s an opening here in Montgomery City.’ ”
Jackson-Post said his congregation is small with about 15 people, but they provide plenty of help at the church, such as the Clothes Closet that runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Thursday.
“The people in the church are really friendly and really loving,” Jackson-Post said. “I’m very appreciative of that.”
The church’s bake sale ran most of the mornings and part of the afternoon. The proceeds benefit the church’s building fund. Jackson-Post said the fund will help fix the air conditioning unit in both upstairs and downstairs.
“We applied for a grant through our wider denominational body that we have to get the paperwork in by May 31,” Jackson-Post said. “If we do get approved with that grant, that will cut down the cost of that air conditioning unit.”
The proceeds of the fried chicken dinner will also go towards the fund. The dinner, which starts at 11 a.m., costs $15 and includes fried chicken, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans and a dessert.
The church’s 155th anniversary is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 15. Jackson-Post said he has been talking with the Montgomery County Historical Society to gather church records.
“I just wanted to recognize those who came before and where we are headed in the future,” Jackson-Post said. “It’s going to be looking bright with this group. This is my very, very first call in ministry, we’re going to learn from each other.”
Jackson-Post said the church scheduled a 150th anniversary event in 2021, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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