Bishop A. Jackson was appointed Pastor in September 1970 by the late Bishop J.R. Lockley. He did not arrive to take charge until November 1970. At the time of Bishop A. Jackson’s appointment there were only 6 adult members and no money in the treasury.

Upon his arrival to the city, he stated that he wanted to build a church. The members looked at him with doubt in their hearts, but followed his leadership despite of their feelings and in October of 1972, they moved into their new building at 1021 Biddle Street.

Between 1971 and 1986, many souls were saved and the Church grew Spiritually and Financially. By the end of 1986, there were differences within the Church. Again God led Bishop Jackson along with 5 other Elders. Elder G. Wright, Elder B.J. Moore (now Bishops), Elder W. Brimmer, Elder J. Jones, and Elder B. Brown and their congregations to charter as the “Biblical House of God”

In March of 1990, God spoke to Bishop Jackson again and told him to purchase another building. He did not see a way to accomplish the great task, but with the encouragement and commitment of his Ministers, Deacons, and Members, he was able to proceed on as God has instructed him to do. In June of 1990 this new building was officially turned over to the “Biblical House of God Church”.

Sadly, in April of 1996, our Founder, the late great Bishop Alfonso Jackson passed and had gone on to Glory, but the mantle has been passed on to Elder Paulette Bryant, and with God’s help we still are standing here today declaring that we are “New Bern’s Most Exciting Church” with a membership of over 300 saints of God and still Growing.