St. Paul's House is a multifaceted ministry located in Hell's Kitchen on New York City's West Side. It is an independent rescue mission and a member of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions. It has been at the crossroads of America for over 60 years and is at the crossroads of many people’s lives.
In 1945 Rev. J.J. D. Hall and Creighton Dunlap purchased a brownstone tenement on Manhattan's West Side. Because of their appreciation for the ministry of the Apostle and their Episcopal background, they chose to name the building St. Paul's House. Rev. Hall was a fiery street preacher who had already earned the title "Bishop of Wall Street" because of his street meetings held daily in the financial district. Creighton Dunlap was a former real estate agent who heard "Dad" Hall preaching and committed his life to Christ and evangelism. He served with Rev. Hall as co-founder. Together in 1939 they started the first sermon telephone ministry in America.
The St. Paul's House Cross has become somewhat of a novelty on New York's Westside. Photographed by tourist and newspapers alike, it had a part in the opening credits of a popular Saturday night variety show and appeared in a recent Hollywood movie. When the Mission has closed it's doors for the evening the cross continues to shine it's message into the night.
St. Paul's House began as a training center for believers who wanted to learn and experience inner-city ministry. Over its 60 year history St. Paul's House has helped educate and train hundreds of student workers preparing for the ministry. Because of today's needs the house also serves as a mission, providing food, clothing, adult and youth services to those in need living on Manhattan's West Side. We also provide internship opportunities for young adults who are passionate about building the Kingdom of God.
St. Paul's House is a private inner-city mission funded solely by the free will offerings of people who believe in what we do. We represent your outstretched hands giving food, shelter, warmth and the good news of God's love.
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