Rev. Dr. Robert L. Huston is the pastor of the Mount Gideon Missionary Baptist Church in University City, Missouri. The road that leads to Pastor Huston’s 30 years of pastoral leadership at Mount Gideon includes many blessed events some of which include; over 3,000 souls have given their life to Christ; the building of the new church edifice was completed in May of 1986 – a construction project totaling over three million dollars; the ordination of over 10 ministers and installation of 5 Pastors; the addition of the Mt. Gideon Educational Center and Fellowship Hall; the Feed the Hungry Mission Ministry which has fed over 50,000 people since its inception in November 1999; the Mt. Gideon Day Care Center.

 As God continued to enlarge Huston’s territory spiritually his physical territory was enlarged as well with three memorable trips to the Holy Land in Jerusalem where members were baptized in the Jordan River; revival for three years in Trinidad – West Indies; a special mission sending 300 Pastors to Japan; the beautiful beaches of Hawaii and many trips within the United States which includes an annual return to Hot Springs Arkansas.

 Throughout the years Huston has served on several boards and ministry organizations and is most proud of the accomplishments made as Chairman of the Laclede Gas Dollar Help Program where under his 15 years of leadership he raised 3 million dollars to assist families in financial distress by providing continual gas service to help “People Keep Warm”. From 1970 to 1980 Huston was elected and served as President of the St. Louis Ministers Alliance.

 

Pastor Huston values education and has led his members by example in receiving his Certificate of Counseling (1992), Recognition as Best Coordinator (1992), Bachelor of Arts in Theology (1992), Master of Arts in Christian Education (1993) and his Doctorate of Theology (1993) all from Glad Tidings Bible College in St. Louis, Missouri. Huston also attended St. Louis Christian College as well as Missouri Baptist College. 

Huston is honored to have been awarded the 2005-2006 Who’s Who Award and throughout his years of pastoral leadership has received the Citizen Award, Pastor of the Year, St. Louis Volunteer Award and the Book of the Year Award.

 Prior to coming to Mt. Gideon Pastor Huston simultaneously served for 5 years as Pastor of two churches; Lost Creek in Elsberry, Missouri and The Pleasant Valley M. B. Church in Troy, Missouri where he served as Pastor an additional 5 years thereafter.

 Huston’s Christian service began as he was ordained a deacon in 1960 by Rev. Willie Ellis. In 1966 Huston accepted his calling to preach the gospel and in August of the same year was ordained as minister by Pastor Jodie Nevels at Central Baptist in Wentzville, Missouri.

 Pastor Huston was born in Troy, Missouri to the parents of Rev. Dr. B.B. Huston and Bessie Huston. Rev. Dr. B.B. Huston preceded his son’s footsteps and served as Pastor of The Pleasant Valley M.B. Church. He is the proud and dedicated husband to his wife Sis. Joyce Huston whose holy reverence and anointing has blessed the body of Christ. Huston has two sons Min Dressel Huston (Lydia) and Deacon Romon Huston (Stephanie) and is equally proud of his grandchildren; Christina, Meagan, Dressel, Jr., Joya, Kendall and one great grandson Jason.

Minister Carlton R. Lee received the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at the age of 3 under the tutelage of Pastor Earbie Bledsoe of Devotional Church in St. Louis, Missouri. As Minister Lee grew up in the church the evidence of a true conversion for Christ had not taken place until he was filled with the Holy Spirit and began to yield his life for God’s pleasure. 

Throughout his young life many opportunities were presented to Minister Lee however those that are most significant to him are: he received his calling in June 2003 and in the same month, the Lord gave him the responsibility of serving as Armor Bearer to Rev. Dr. Robert L. Huston, Pastor of Mt. Gideon Missionary Baptist Church where Minister Lee is a member. Minister Lee began to study the word more in depth to have a full understanding of this new position while listening for instructions from the Holy Spirit. While at Mt. Gideon, Minister Lee has been a faithful monthly speaker for the Wednesday night Midweek Service and most recently been asked to lead the adult segment of discussion of becoming a Meta Church (a church for change).

On August 27, 2004 God changed the direction of Minister Lee’s path and hence birthed the vision of Radical 4 Christ a ministry that will reach the youth of this nation. The vision consists of taking the youth of the world equipping them with the word and the knowledge of God to resist the devil.

On Sunday, June 11, 2006, in the presence of his family, church members and friends, Minister Lee was ordained as Associate Minister at the Mount Gideon M.B. Church in University City. 

In addition, Minister Lee is also a playwright having written a play entitled Preaching Ain’t Pastoring.

Minister Lee is honored to be a husband to his lovely wife Maxine and proud father of Martaé his 5 year old son and newborn daughter Camirah Sarai.

 

Evangelist Danielle Davis received the Lord at an early age while attending Mt. Beulah M. B.
Church in Saint Louis, Missouri under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Dr. E.G. Shields, Sr. However, soon after finishing high school, Evangelist Davis strayed away from God's will, and tried to do her “own thing”. In choosing this path she encountered struggle and hardship. She became a mother at the age of 18 and tragically four months later her brother was killed. The passing of her brother was the last sign she needed that made her turn around and head back to Jesus. In September of 1994, Evangelist Davis rededicated her life to the Lord at the Mt. Gideon M. B. Church in University City, Missouri under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Robert L. Huston.

Evangelist Davis accepted the Lord's call into the ministry of preaching HIS word in March of 2001. Her first message was preached at a women's conference on July 29, 2001 which she remembers so vividly as it was 7 years earlier on the same date (7/29/94) when her brother was buried. Evangelist Davis serves as the overseer of the Single Mother's Support Outreach which serves to offer emotional and physical support as well as gives biblical instruction and guidance to the women of the church and the community.

Evangelist Davis will testify that even though she has had her ups as well as her downs and may go through trials and tribulations she knows without any doubt that GOD is in CONTROL and He has assured her that He will never leave her nor forsake her. She is noted to be on fire for the Lord and knows the best decision she has ever made was to return to the Lord and she will never turn back.

Evangelist Davis is a proud mother of a handsome 14 year old son named DeMonte Davis, who keeps her busy as he plays basketball with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and McCluer Senior High School. 

 

Elder Lisa King received the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 11. While attending church in her adolescent years Elder King was a member of the Youth Choir and worked in the finance room. In her early 20’s, with many difficult personal challenges she determined in her mind that she was going to seek the Lord for help and sought a church were the appreciation of praise to the Lord was encouraged and the word of God was the foundation. And in doing so, He showed her a life with more joy, peace and wisdom than she had ever known.

In this new determination for the Lord is where her speaking abilities converted from such things as fashion shows to spirit filled worship services as she began to serve as the master of ceremony at many church services. In her willingness to please the Lord is when He spoke to her heart to serve Him, to encourage His people and to help them along the way letting them know with Jesus they can make it and to prove it to them biblically and in some cases sharing her personal testimony. Elder King accepted her calling to preach the gospel and to minister to the lost and wounded in May of 2001.

For the last nine years (even prior to accepting her calling) Elder King has faithfully served as a monthly speaker for the Wednesday night Midweek Service at her church Mount Gideon Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri where the Pastor is Rev. Dr. Robert L. Huston. Over the last 16 years of membership Lisa has served in other capacities of servant-hood such as board member of the Charlie Campbell Scholarship Committee, Assistant Secretary of the Trustee Board, host of the annual Women’s Conference, overseer of the Singles Ministry and assistant Sunday School teacher.

The Lord’s mission for Elder King’s ministry is for something to be said or witnessed to touch hearts, renew minds and revive spirits. Elder King is an intercessor, worshipper and a true threat to the enemy!

Elder King is the proud Mother of Tyler her 16 year old daughter—who also loves the Lord.

  Min. Manfret McGhee was born on November 16, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ms. Patricia McGhee. He is the youngest of three children, all boys. At an early age, his mother got all of the children involved in music from drum and bugle corps to private lessons. Each of the boys excelled in certain instruments. In 1973, Manfret was introduced to the piano by his Grandmother Bernice Moore. She would often sit and play and show him things on the piano and he would sit down and try to imitate what he saw. His grandmother would let him play on Sunday evenings during Baptist Training Union at church.

In 1974, Manfret along with his family moved to Los Angeles Calif. This transition was significant to the early training that Manfret received on the piano. It was at this time when Manfret’s mother bought him a piano and began to take lessons. Soon after Manfret started playing for the youth choir at Holy Chapel M.B. Church. Manfret continued to grow and in 1975 he started playing at the New Jerusalem M.B. Church. He continued to play there until 1978 when he along with his family moved back to St. Louis. Upon his return to the city Manfret returned to the Mt. Nebo M.B. Church where he played for a short while for the Inspirational Choir and the Senior Choir. Manfret continued to study the piano under Ms. Eden, a private lesson instructor. During this time Manfret’s grandmother began to show him how to operate and play the Hammond organ. Manfret played for the New Berean M.B. Church and the New Harmony M.B. Church before returning to his home church the Mt. Nebo M.B. Church. In 1986 Manfret began to play the Tenor Saxophone. He excelled playing this instrument and was the first student in the St. Louis Public Schools to receive a music scholarship while attending a Technical High School. During his high school years, Manfret studied music under Dr. E O’Hara Spearman, Robert Edwards, Dr. Leo Davis and Dr. Errall Wayne Evans. However, Dr. Evans took Manfret under his wings at an early age. In 1988 Manfret attended College for a semester on scholarship at Texas Southern University in Houston Texas. He transferred to Langston University in Oklahoma in 1989. While at Langston, Manfret became the music director for the Campus Christians Organization and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. During this time, Manfret was also second chair in the Langston University Jazz Ensemble. While in Oklahoma, Manfret played for the United Baptist Church in Seward Oklahoma and then the Redeemed Baptist Church in Oklahoma City where he is still an active member. In 1991, he transferred to Harris Stowe State College. While at Harris, Manfret studied under Dr. Doris Jones Wilson. Dr. Wilson was very influential and has played a major role in what Manfret is today. Dr. Wilson placed Manfret on Scholarship and while at Harris, Manfret sang in two of Dr. Wilson’s award winning choirs. She also placed him over the Harris Stowe College Gospel Ensemble. During this time, Manfret also played with Dr. Wilson’s award winning Liberty Baptist Church Choir. During this time, Manfret began to exhibit strong leadership qualities and he became president of the college choir and was very instrumental in helping the choir to raise money to go on tour to New York, Florida and the Caribbean. Manfret also became Homecoming King at Harris and went on to compete in the Mr. Collegiate African American Pageant, which is the male version of Ms. Black America. At the Pageant, Manfret won Fourth Runner up and won the Talent competition singing “We Need A Word From The Lord”. Also Manfret was second chair in the Jazz Edge Band at the college.

In 1994 Manfret was called to the preaching ministry. In 1998, Manfret went on tour in Europe as the musical Director for the Golden Gospel Pearls of Harlem New York. While in Europe, he toured and performed in Frankfurt, Berlin, Kiel, Austria, and Hamburg to name a few. While in Frankfurt Germany, he performed on stage with the Temptations and James Brown on the Motown Review Tour. When Manfret returned to the states he had a vision to start a singing ministry and in February of 1999 he organized and started Min. Manfret McGhee & Corinth. In April of 1999, Min. McGhee became the Youth Minister of Music at Mt. Gideon M.B. Church where he still serves today as Minister of Music. Min. Manfret McGhee & Corinth has recorded its first CD “Said He Would” under the record label of Dalon Records. Manfret has also recorded with Wayne Evans & Simply Praise, The Voices of Tomorrow of Tuscaloosa Alabama, The Voices of Gideon, St. Louis Progressive Mass Choir, Pentecostal Baptist Church of Memphis Tenn., The Progressive National Baptist Convention Youth Choir and The Midwest Conference of Christian Artist Youth Choir. He has also been blessed to share his music with the GMWA and The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses. Manfret is currently working on the second CD for Corinth.

Manfret has three children and a great nephew whom he loves dearly, Melodi, Manfret II, Jeremy and Anthony.