SERVICE TIMES
Morning Worship: Every Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School: Every Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Intercessory Prayer: Every 1st Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Faith Building Clinic (Bible Study): Every Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
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REV. HOSEA CLAY
Pastor Hosea Clay is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He is a graduate of J. C. Murphy High School in Atlanta, Ga. Pastor Clay also is a graduate of Morehouse College and holds a bachelor's degree in vocal performance and a minor in education. He has done additional study at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and at Beulah Heights University. Pastor Clay worked for the Internal Revenue Service before working for and retiring from the U.S. Postal service. He is a composer and arranger of gospel music and has performed on five recordings. He truly enjoys teaching gospel music workshops and financial seminars.
Pastor Clay was called into the ministry while at Morehouse and he preached his first sermon December 9, 1984. He was ordained the following year and served faithfully as an associate minister and Minister of Music of North Avenue and Free For All Baptist Churches in the Atlanta area. In July of 1992, Pastor Clay was lead to organize the Fountain of Life Christian Church where he serves as Senior Pastor until this day. His goal was to build a church with a fresh outlook on worship so that people would enter into a meaningful relationship with God and each other and not just "go to church".
Pastor Clay has a desire to see people grow in all aspects of their lives, and as such, he preaches and teaches a holistic approach to life which focuses on spiritual, physical, social, mental, and everyday issues. He prides himself on helping people live better lives.
Pastor Clay is the son of the late Pastor Tommie S. Clay Sr. and Mrs. Betty J. Clay. He has four sisters: Patricia Browning, Sherry Wright, Adrian Reid, and Pastor Maria Houze. He also has six brothers: Tommie S., Jr., Charles, Pastor Michael, William, Orren Clay and Pastor Torrey Moseley.
Fountain of Life was organized in 1992 for the purpose of providing an ark of safety for many who were new in Christ or searching for a home. Our pastor has a sincere compassion for the welfare of those who are struggling to experience life in abundance and wanted to be a part of helping people develop in their Christian walk.
In 1994, we purchased a facility in southeast Atlanta where the ministry continued to grow, and during that time, we added various ministries - both "inreach" and outreach. One of the most effective and enduring programs has been the monthly outreach ministry to housing shelters, and this reflects our ongoing concern for those that Jesus cared a lot about - those hurting and in need.
In April of 2004, we moved into our current location in Ellenwood - 19 acres of land on which we will build our new sanctuary, a school, and transitional housing for the homeless.
In January of 2013, due to the wonderful growth of the church, we started construction of our new sanctuary; transitioning from a sanctuary that previously held 200 to a sanctuary that now holds well over 500. Furthermore, it is Pastor's desire that we eventually add other ministries, including those that will serve people with substance addictions, HIV/AIDS and those who are transitioning from prison. Pastor Clay's foundational mission is to continue to build a Bible-based community of loving relationships through members of the body of Christ sharing their faith and following and modeling their lives after Jesus Christ. To that end, our vision is twofold:
1. to seek, invite and compel the "unchurched" to come establish a personal relationship with Christ and become a part of a local body of believers, and
2. to encourage, train, teach, and equip those who come to love, obey, fellowship and worship God through service. The fruit of that vision can be seen in the fact that our church has grown from twelve to more than 200 active members.
We invite you to visit with us and take a drink from the Fountain!
