Philmont Bostic

At the suggestion of a friend, Philmont migrated west from North Carolina to Seattle, Washington. While in Seattle, he joined Ebenezer AME Zion church. At this church, he accepted his call in the ministry and met his wife, Elizabeth.

In Seattle, Philmont completed his Associate of Art in General Studies at South Seattle Community College. Soon after, he was appointed as the pastor of St. Paul AME Zion Church in Fairbanks, Alaska. He served in this capacity for several years. During his tenure in Alaska, he assisted the church in paying off the mortgage and made some great community connections, such as improving local interfaith relationships by conducting joint worship services and times of fellowship.

After Alaska, Philmont went back to Seattle at his wife’s request. It was here that he tried his hand at planting a church, The Way. He also assisted at Trinity Community Church in Kent, Washington. Before he could get too much momentum, he was asked to take over Logan Temple AME Zion Church in San Diego, California. At Logan Temple, Philmont grew the church and affected the community. He was voted as the Vice President of the San Diego Ministerial Alliance and founded the Urban Church Association.

After only two years in San Diego, Philmont was reassigned to St. Paul AME Zion Church in Johnson City, Tennessee. These duties here were not only that of a pastor but also as Presiding Elder of the Johnson City District. He is assisted in the church’s growth and the community, connecting with other churches and the local authorities, Philmont has embraced the area and is helped to facilitate change.

After serving two years in Johnson City. Rev. Bostic was asked to be the pastor of St. Mark AME Zion Church in Dallas, TX. While there, Pastor Bostic completed his bachelor’s degree from Horizon University and finished his Master In Divinity degree at Sioux Falls Seminary. As he wants to continue to bringing glory to God.

God has been with Philmont every step if the way. Philmont is blessed to have four beautiful children: Ajani, Armani, Layla, and Zaccai. He also has a lovely wife, Elizabeth, of 8 years. Although his accomplishments may be many, God is not thru with him yet!