Dedication & Memorial

(In Loving Memory)

Bishop Beals was appointed Pastor of the First Way of the Cross Church in 1995. He worked his vision for the church family and community. His vision included feeding the community both naturally and spiritually.  He assisted the community with clothing and monetary needs when possible. He would often be seen ministering in front of the church to all who would stop by. He later, in 1997, founded First Way Community Services to continue the work in the community. 

His vision was to provide a safe haven for those in need while ministering and bringing souls to Christ. Part of his vision was to help provide shelter for battered women. Having graduated with a Bachelors degree in Theology, the late Bishop Beals was working towards bringing this vision to pass. Bishop gave of himself more and more to see the work of the Lord continue. He personally dedicated his finances, time, and energy to rebuilding and running the church. After two devastating fires, he employed members of the community to assist with rebuilding, all while continuing to minister and bring souls to Christ. Because of God, the church stands today! 

Because of God, many souls have been bought to Christ under the leadership of this Man of God. Bishop stood by what he believed. If you called him "friend", you indeed had a friend in him. He often stated, “I’m doing the best that I can with what I got”. This was indeed true, as he did his best at whatever the task. He was a praying man and true scholar of the Word. He taught with great passion, never stopping until he was able to provide answers. Bishop Beals was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him. To God be the glory, for the life of Bishop Gerald A. Beals, Sr. His living was not in vain. If he could help somebody along the way, he did exactly that.

This page is dedicated to Bishop Gerald A. Beals, Sr. His LEGACY will forever live on through the fruit that remains!