Washington Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church is pleased to announce and welcome Reverend Robert E. McClish II as its new pastor. Rev. McClish will become the church’s 9th pastor in its 115-year history. Rev. McClish will deliver his first sermon on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the church, located at 3200 Washington Ave. in Midtown St. Louis.
Pastor McClish, or “Pastor Rob” as he is affectionately known, has been in ministry since the age of 15. For over 22 years as a licensed minister and 12 years of pastoring, he has dedicated his ministerial life to building healthy relationships, enriching families, and connecting all generations to the love of Christ.
At age 25, he served as the Senior Pastor of Living Water Baptist Church, Fort Worth Texas, where he was dedicated to discipleship, evangelism, and positive male involvement. His connection with the community garnered partnerships with NFL players and other community leaders.
Pastor McClish has also served as the lead pastor of Radical Praise Baptist Church in Wichita, Kansas, where members were taught to grow biblically and model being “a church that not only has service, but a church that does service.” Under his collaborative leadership, a community relations program sponsored a $26,000 renovation project for Radical Praise Baptist Church to foster services and a safe place for runaway and homeless youth. Through other community partnerships, approximately 150 families were served food every month; marriages have been saved, and many unsaved have found their identity in Christ.
Pastor McClish was named one of Wichita’s 40 Under 40 Most Influential Leaders by the Wichita Business Journal in 2016.
Pastor McClish’s educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry (with an emphasis in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Care). He is overjoyed and grateful to proclaim completion of his Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Pastoral Counseling in May 2018, from Eastern Christian University.
Pastor McClish is also the founder of Life Care Counseling Center, whose goal is to provide spiritual healing tools for healthy relationships, and to promote family enrichment. As he transitions to St. Louis, he will continue his private practice as a therapist to the community at Washington Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.
Pastor Rob is not only dedicated to Ministry, but is also lovingly devoted to his wife and college crush (from the Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma), Mrs. Leah JoElle McClish. Robert and Leah were joined in matrimony on August 20, 2011. He quotes himself repeatedly that “Leah has been an Angel and a help-mate sent by God to bring the best out of me.”
Pastor McClish is excited to take on the assignment to shepherd the flock at Washington Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. He believes that his call is to serve as a bridge connecting all generations to the love of Christ.
The community is invited to the installation service for Pastor McClish on Sunday, October, 29, 2017 at 4 p.m. at Washington Tabernacle. For more information, please contact the church at (314) 533-8763. Washington Tabernacle is located at 3200 Washington Ave. at the corner of Compton and Washington in Midtown St. Louis.
