WatchNight 2025
New Year’s Eve Worship Service
December 31, 2024
10 PM
Our Featured Speaker
Pastor Benjamin J Solomon
Born Benjamin J. Solomon in Akron, Ohio on January 24, 1950, to a Willie B. Solomon (a Tire Builder) and Pastor Ila M. Solomon (Berean Bible Institute teacher), he married Mildred Frye in 1973.
Career
As a Business Major; Benjamin started attending the University of Akron in 1968, and became an honoree of the Dean’s list and the President’s list. In 1968 he also began working in the Corporate office of the A.C.Y. Railroad, where he learned to work according to transportation tariffs and laws. In 1977 he transferred to the corporate office of Coastal Industries as a Rate Analyst where he enriched his skills as an interpreter of logistical, and transportation laws. His skills caused him to be sought out by many logistics firms, but to increase his skills he first accepted a position at Branch Motor Express. Later Benjamin transferred to the logistical management at Pepsi Cola, and Norther Ohio Coca Cola.
Calling
As a child growing up in a small church Benjamin learned to play the drums, trombone, lead and second guitar, piano and organ. He accepted Christ as his personal savior in 1971, and was later named Minister of Music, and again later, was promoted to Sunday School Superintendent at the Yale Street A.O.H. Church of God, in
Akron, Ohio where he taught the teaching staff to exegete scriptures.
In 1978, Benjamin’s pastorate began at the A.O.H. Church of God, in Akron Ohio, and was soon assigned the position of Assistant Pastor. In 1989 he transferred attendance to the First Apostolic Faith Church in Akron, Ohio where he served as a lay pastor leading in numerous ministries of the Church until accepting the call to Pastor the Glorious Community Church of Jesus in Hartville, Ohio. In 2004, God told Pastor Solomon that He (God) needed “a voice in Charlotte, North Carolina,” and immediately told Pastor Solomon to “move to Charlotte, North Carolina,” where he continues to serve God and Kingdom today.
Ministry
As a Servant of God Benjamin has to his credit untold hundreds of souls saved according to Act Chapter two. Benjamin has spoken at various non-religious and religious venues, and ordained Elders, Deacons and Pastors for the work of the ministry. Benjamin believes and teaches others to dedicate their lives to Bible Study, Prayer and Fasting and stresses that while it is impossible to totally comprehend God, we must prayerfully position ourselves to be apprehended by God. Pastor Solomon was highly respected Chaplain of the Akron Summa Health Systems (Hospital Systems) of Akron, Ohio, before moving to Charlotte North Carolina.