Here stands Saintsville Church of God in Christ a beacon of faith. It has a story woven from two Dallas churches. These churches were Wheatley Church Of God In Christ and Haynes Chapel Church Of God In Christ. They both resided in the Southern Sector of Dallas.
Elder Thomas Tolbert founded Wheatley COGIC in the early 1900s. It was located in the Wheatley Edition neighborhood. After Elder Tolbert’s passing, Elder Joe S. Jackson took over as pastor.
In 1948, Superintendent F.L. Haynes oversaw the entire state of Texas. Later, Texas divided into four Ecclesiastical Jurisdictions. In 1954, Bishop F.L. Haynes assumed leadership of Texas Northeast Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. During his leadership in 1973, the state acquired property. The property was at 2200 South Marsalis Ave in Dallas. It became the State Headquarters named “Saintsville” and called the “Home of the Saints”.
After Bishop F.L. Haynes passed in 1977, Presiding Bishop J.O. Patterson, Sr., became the interim State Bishop. He served Texas Northeast from 1977 to 1978.
In 1979, Pastor J. Neaul Haynes rose to episcopacy. He became Prelate of Texas Northeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. He combined Wheatley and Haynes Chapel churches. He then moved both congregations to Saintsville Sanctuary Church Of God In Christ. They became one unified family.
Bishop J. Neaul Haynes passed away on March 9, 2015. Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake appointed Superintendent J.E. Hornsby as pastor of Saintsville. He was elevated to episcopacy of Texas Northeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction in 2015. Bishop J.E. Hornsby continues to lead Saintsville Sanctuary Church Of God In Christ.
Saintsville Church of God in Christ is more than just a church. It exists to reach people and build lives. It stands as a testament to faith, unity, and community. Saintsville has many ministries for everyone. Consider supporting Saintsville’s ministry of the gospel.
The church address is 2200 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216. Saintsville Sanctuary Church of God in Christ formed in 1969. Saintsville Sanctuary Church of God in Christ is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. The Saintsville Sanctuary Church of God in Christ believes in the Bible as the inspired Word of God. They believe in the Holy Trinity. The Saintsville Sanctuary Church of God in Christ believes in the redemptive work of Christ. They also believe in the Holy Spirit.