Apostle Wilbur L. Jones, Sr.

The life and ministry of Apostle Wilbur L. Jones, Sr.

In 1972, Apostle Wilbur L. Jones, Sr. was installed as the pastor of the Beulah Church of Brooklyn, New York, originally established by the late Bishop Peter Bridgers. Under Apostle Jones' spiritual guidance, the initial congregation of five members experienced tremendous growth across the United States, South America, Africa, and India. He was widely known for his exemplary leadership as Senior Pastor, serving a diverse and beloved congregation in Brooklyn. Apostle Jones mentored many spiritual sons and daughters who went on to launch ministry assignments worldwide, while honoring the legacy of the spiritual fathers who left a lasting impact on his own life.

God called Apostle Jones home to rest on November 5, 2025; although unexpected, his earthly assignment was complete. In his final years, while recovering from illness, he remained deeply devoted to his dear Beulah Church ministry.

Apostle Jones established a strong spiritual foundation built on love, biblical truth, and faith in God's power for members, visitors, and those in need throughout the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. Decades ago, he founded the Agape Social Service Ministries to demonstrate the love of God through charitable service. Certified to receive funding to operate a food pantry, the ministry expanded into broad community outreach providing counseling, vacation bible school, back-to-school giveaways, health and career fairs, and free tutoring for the Math and ELA Regents exams.

 

Apostle Jones also developed the Apostolic Learning Center and for 25 years, hundreds of believers were able to learn biblical truths receiving certificates and biblical degrees equipping them for effective work in the ministry. 

His apostolic ministry included miraculous healings, where many were freed from disease, bondage, and brokenness. To God be the glory.

Encompassing a profound love for souls, souls and more souls, Apostle Jones dedicated his life to sharing the message of salvation and deliverance, guiding many into the truth of God's Word and the power of the Holy Spirit. He was a sought-after plenary speaker throughout Pentecostal and non-denominational churches, preaching on television, at conventions, and during seminars across the United States and abroad. Through the Beulah Church International Ministerial Alliance many pastors and churches were united in fellowship and worship. Apostle Jones in his lifetime evangelized in the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Several ministries were built including an orphanage and school. Fluent in Spanish, he also ministered extensively in Latin and Central America and many people in that area gave their lives to the Lord Jesus.

Apostle Jones authored over 10 books and pamphlets, including Tongue-Speaking (Glossolalia): A Bible-Historical Account, God’s True Church and Original Baptism, An Essay on Christmas, Marriage until Death do us Part, and Life in The Holy Spirit. While he received numerous secular awards, citations, and proclamations for his contributions, his ultimate reward is hearing his Lord and Savior say, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant."

Apostle Jones was married to the love of his life for over 60 years, Shepherd Mother Sandra Marie Jones. Together, they built a blessed family and are the parents of Lady Tania Michael, Elder Wilbur L. Jones, Jr., and Sister Tiffane Jones-Barrow. Their legacy includes nine grandchildren—Horace III, Sandra, Zoe, Zerahiah, Sierra, Diamond, Anthony, Joshua, and Sara—and sixteen great-grandchildren: Horace IV, Rene Elizabeth, Gabriel, Benjamin, Noah, Evadne, Camille, Harmony, Ekadosha, Chloe, Phoebe, Uzziah, Uriel, Kya, Sariyah, and Judah.

Apostle Wilbur L. Jones, Sr. was a modern-day general of the faith who left an indelible mark locally and globally, impacting tens of thousands through his anointed preaching, teaching, and compassionate heart. We invite you to be inspired by his messages on our website and look for his publications, which will be available for purchase soon.