Rev. Lloyd David Hayes was born October 11, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois.  He received his education in Chicago.  In September 1976, Rev. Hayes felt the need to attend Moody Bible Institute to learn more about the Word of God.  On October 16, 1977, Rev. Hayes received his calling to the ministry, under the pastorate of Rev. Doctor T.A. Clark, Sr., pastor of Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois.  Rev. Hayes served Greater Galilee Baptist Church as the Minister to the Church in Training until he received the call to Greater St. John on October 11, 1980.  The vote was unanimous, with Rev. T. A. Clark acting as Moderator of the meeting.  After the Pastor accepted the call, he began in a very efficient way to prepare himself for the greatest job of all time, being a Shepherd of the flock of Jesus Christ.  During this administration Rev. Hayes has attended A.B.T. Extension School in Dayton, Ohio, Centerville Baptist College and Temple Baptist College in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Much has been achieved during Pastor Hayes’ 37 years at Greater St. John.  His excellent ability of leadership is speaking for itself.  Many souls have come to the Lord under the leadership of Pastor Hayes.  Bible studies have been expanded from once a week to three times a week; ministries have been added such as, evangelism; marriage, singles, to name a few.  Other ministries are growing and doing well.  These are the things that bless us.
Because of the growth of our congregation, Rev. Hayes was given a vision of an expansion of the church.  Not only did we expand … we were blessed to build a new edifice January 1999, which is now joined with our old building, extending south on Old Soldiers and West Carrollton Roads, with a seating capacity of 1,000 members.  We also are blessed to have organized a “JSG” Senior Center, which is held in our old building, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 

When Pastor Hayes looks back in retrospect over the past 37 years, there should be a bit of pride and satisfaction for having achieved some measure of success in his efforts to spread the message of salvation.  He can look around him and see that his work has not been in vain.  His task has not been easy, but in the midst of trying circumstances, he has labored unceasingly, secure in the knowledge that the God whom he serves is able to sustain him.  His motto is “we will get there I’m sure - I don’t know how long it will be - maybe another 37 years, if so I don’t know anyone I would rather spend the time with than Greater St. John”.

Pastor Hayes is married to Bernice S. Hayes and they have 9 children.

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Leadership Seminar January 1-20-13 Pastor Hayes