Soul Saving Station
For Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America, Int'l Inc.
Saratoga Springs, New York
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!! 11 Corinthians 2:14 states: 1 Tim. 5:17-18 (KJV) Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. [18] For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. We thank God for our spiritual leaders (Reverends Arnold & Shelia Byrd), and their families.
The Rev. Arnold and Shelia Byrd were called to minister at the Soul Saving Station Church in November of 1981. Rev. Byrd was installed the following year on May 29, 1982. They have been faithful servants of God, and have served this congregation, and this community with the love of God. In 1979, Rev. Byrd was licensed as an Evangelist, and later ordained as a minister in 1980, at the annual convocation in
Prior to his call as Pastor, Rev. Byrd served as the Chairman of the Board of Deacons, for seven years, and as a Bible Instructor for the
We thank God that Rev. Byrd accepted the invitation given him by our late Bishop Tate, who was led by the Holy Spirit to move in this direction to help with this ministry here.
Now thanks be unto God who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place.
Rev. Byrd holds a Master Degree in Parish Ministry from the New York Theological Seminary in
The Rev. Shelia Byrd has served on many ministerial Dept’s (deaconess, Bible Teacher, Usher’s, Missionary) at the Headquarters church for many years. She also served as the President for Church Women United for two years(1986.-88). Currently she serves as co-pastor and church administrator for over fifteen years.
Rev. Arnold & Shelia Byrd are proud parents of five daughters, Wanda, Audrey, Stacy, Genevieve, and Justine, and four sons, Arnold II, Shawn, David, and Michael, and also eight grandchildren.
GOD BE THE GLORY!!!