Douglas P. Jones
Senior Church Pastor
Phone:
(248) 335-8740
Email:
Address:
143 Oneida Street
Pontiac, Michigan 48341
A Bit About Our Pastor
Pastor Douglas P. Jones, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, has faithfully served as Senior Pastor of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church since 1989. He is the proud father of three daughters and grandfather to one grandson. He was blessed to share many years of marriage and ministry with the late First Lady JoAnn Jones, whose legacy of love and faith continues to inspire the Welcome family.
Under Pastor Jones’ visionary leadership, Welcome has grown from a few hundred members to over 4,000. He has led the church through major expansions, including an $8.5 million facility rebuild and early mortgage payoffs, all while maintaining strong fiscal stewardship and unwavering faith.
Deeply devoted to both his congregation and the greater Pontiac community, Pastor Jones has established ministries that nurture spiritual growth, family strength, and community empowerment. His efforts include Young Men Making A Difference (YMMAD), Teen Esteem, domestic violence support, and educational scholarships.
Pastor Jones also serves on several community boards and has been honored for his leadership and dedication to unity and service. His vision for Welcome remains:
“To be a Bible-driven, community-centered church that ministers holistically—spiritually, financially, and physically—to strengthen families, build character, and uplift lives.”
About Our Church
The Beginning Through 1989
The 1990's to Now
Welcome Missionary Baptist Church was founded on April 1, 1976, in Pontiac, Michigan, under the leadership of Pastor John K. Pinckney. What began with just over 50 believers gathered at Cobb’s Funeral Home quickly grew to a thriving congregation dedicated to worship, fellowship, and service.
Within months, the growing membership moved to larger facilities, and by 1985, the church had established strong ministries, auxiliaries, and community outreach under Pastor Pinckney’s leadership.
In 1989, God blessed Welcome with Pastor Douglas P. Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio, who was officially installed on June 18, 1989. Under his guidance, the church has continued to grow spiritually and numerically—remaining a beacon of faith, love, and hope for the Pontiac community and beyond.
From 1992 onward, God’s favor has continued to rest on Welcome Missionary Baptist Church. Under Pastor Jones’ leadership, the church expanded ministries, strengthened outreach, and grew both spiritually and numerically.
The 1990s brought many blessings—new deacons and ministers answering their call, the launch of ministries for youth, families, and community support, and the beginning of our building expansion that led to the dedication of a beautiful new $8.5 million sanctuary in 2001.
In the years that followed, Welcome continued to flourish with the addition of music, arts, and outreach ministries, including Mimes for Christ, the Theater Ministry, and community programs like S.T.E.M. and S.K.I.P. to empower and protect our youth.
Through every decade, Welcome has remained faithful to God’s vision—growing in love, service, and discipleship while reaching souls for Christ in Pontiac and beyond.
Our Vision
Welcome Missionary Baptist Church is a Bible-driven, community-focused ministry serving the whole family—from children to seniors. We are dedicated to spiritual, financial, and personal growth through faith, family, and fellowship.
Our mission is to win souls for Christ, strengthen families and marriages, empower youth, and build strong moral and spiritual foundations for all.
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations...” — Matthew 28:19-20
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