Church History
The rich history of the Way of the Cross Church Ministries, begin somewhere around 1950. The Way of the Cross Disciple of Christ Church, as it was called then, was started in the home of the late Dec. Charlie R. Becton, Sr. The first pastor was the late Rev. Hattie Smith, the dates of her pastorate is not known. Pastor Smith was known for having people to bring water and she would pray for it, and many miracle and healings took place. After the death of Pastor Smith, the Church chose the late Rev. Chanie Dixon to be the Pastor. Pastor Dixon was a small woman with a lot of fire of the Holy Ghost. After Dixon left the Church they chose the late Rev. Elmer Moore. Pastor Moore was a quite man that believed God. After the death of Pastor Moore, the church chose the Rev. Richard Artis as pastor. Pastor Artis is a man full of Joy and Faith, he served the church for 5 years after leaving, the church chose their fifth and present pastor, Rev. Marcus O. Becton. Pastor Becton is the grandson of the founder. In May of 1990 Pastor Becton joined in Holy Matramony with Wendy E. Colvin, after about 2 years she became the Co-Pastor of the Church. The Bectons are the only Husband-Wife team that this Church has ever had. In April of 2003, God called this Church to a level higher. Pastor Marcus & Co-Pastor Wendy was Ordained as Apostle Marcus Becton and Prophetess Wendy Becton, which complete the five-fold ministry for this Church. The future plan is to erect a 500+ seat Santuary beside the present Santuary. To God be the Glory!!!
