Rev. James E. Nash is a native Houstonian, born April 19, 1938.  He attended Houston schools and graduated from Jack Yates High School.   After graduating from high school Rev. Nash joined  the Marine Corps in 1958, served three years and received an honorable discharge in 1961.

He attended Union Bible College and received a degree in Theology.   Rev. Nash was employed at Central Packing Company for fifth- teen years, and Baroid Oil Company as a supervisor for eight years. 

In 1982, Reverend James E. Nash was chosen by God and the membership to serve as senior pastor and overseer.  Pastor Nash set the tone of love for God’s people through the exemplification of Christ.  Therefore, under his leadership the church increased in membership, spirit and  finances.  The church also became more active in the community.

Because of the growth of the membership, Rev. Nash saw the need to build a new  place for worship.  Through hard work and sacrifice the new edifice became a reality.  In  1996, through God, the pastor’s vision and the congregation’s support, we were blessed with more property.  In 1999 the new “Faith Hall” was constructed to hold classes, host small banquets, meetings and other various functions.  In 2001 the hall was renamed “The Willie Lee Manning Faith Hall”. 

Pastor Nash being concerned about the community saw the need for the community to be made safe for our families, senior citizens and youth. Greater St. Paul “Thunderbolts and the Lightingbolts' Drill Team  was organized in 1991.  They were organized to  involve and encourage the youth of the church and community.  These young people have gone on to win two national championship.  St. Paul M. B. C., also sponsors two parades a year, involving the community, other churches and public officials.  The parade’s focus is marching against drugs, teen violence and alcohol.

Pastor Nash is very involved in the community and several organizations.  Pastor Nash is the chairman of the “Sunnyside Asian / African American Task Force”, a multi-cultural group that was organized to focus on cultural differences and to establish a better relationship with the store owners and the community.  The Task Force has traveled to Austin and Washington to lobby for the “Hate Crime Act”.