History

“A challenging decision and a humbling honor” was the way Pastor George F. Young described his calling to birth a new ministry after serving as a member of the ministerial staff at St. Paul CC Church for over 15 years. When the enlightening moment came to Pastor Young and his wife, First Lady Sharon Young, it was met with indecision and doubt and left them asking themselves “Can we really do this?” The answer came from God and He spoke clearly through prayer, favor and overwhelmingly, faithful support from family and friends. The path was clearly laid and since that time, their lives have been even more devoted to Christ, their community and Heart for God. We remain very active in serving our community via our homeless shelters, providing for the homeless on the street, supporting our schools, and seniors.

In 2009, Pastor Young and his family resigned from their assignments at St. Paul Christian Community Church to begin the planning of Heart for God Community Church. Although it would be an amicable parting, it would also be one of great weight.

After months of dedicated work from eager family members and friends, the doors of Heart for God Community Church opened for its first service on February 28, 2010, sharing space with Courts of Praise Community Church for the first 21 months of its existence. The congregation quickly grew to over 75 members and we are blessed to have an Assistant Pastor and a current ministerial staff of six servants committed to their service to God. On December 4, 2011, Heart for God Community Church opened its doors at its current location in Clinton, MD. God’s grace allowed us to use the available technology to continue to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and maintain a solid membership base during the COVID epidemic for which we are grateful. In November 2019, God began to fulfill the Pastor’s vision of the “Promised Land” when He favored the church to acquire 5 acres of property located on North Crain Highway in Prince George’s County. Plans to break ground on this property are currently underway and we expect to build in the very near future