Pastor Michael Jones

Pastor Michael F. Jones is a highly recognized community and spiritual leader who serves with excellence and integrity as Senior Pastor of Friendly Temple M.B. Church. He has made a significant impact in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area with a special focus on community revitalization, outreach and development. Through his efforts, over $100+ million dollars has been invested in the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

In 1996, Pastor Jones created Robert Fulton Community Development, Inc. and also serves as Board Chairman. In 2003, the Friendly Senior Village Apartments were established, through funding from HUD and a partnership with St. Andrew’s Management Services, with a mission in mind to empower elders to live a wholesome, productive and secure life in a community of peaceful surroundings. Pastor Jones currently serves as Board President of Friendly Village Apartments which has 110 apartment units.

Pastor Jones’ educational accomplishments include an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with minors in Marketing and Management. He attended Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri where he received his Master of Arts Degree in General Theological Studies. Pastor Jones has also studied extensively abroad in Rome, France, Switzerland and Jerusalem.