Rev. William A. Lawson, Pastor Emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Reverend William A. Lawson
In March of 1962, thirteen pioneering worshipers gathered at Texas Southern University’s Baptist Student Union lounge. Their mission was to create a place where the worship of God and service to mankind could harmoniously coexist. This noble initiative gave birth to what we now know as Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, a beacon of faith and hope in Houston. Over the years, this congregation has grown from the steadfast original thirteen to a flourishing community of over 12,000 members, thanks to the unwavering grace of God.
