Reverend Melvin Wilson (STH’87) Takes on New Role at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The following is an excerpt from the TAPintoPaterson article “A Journey of Faith, Service, and New Beginnings: Reverend Melvin Wilson Assumes Leadership at Bethel AME Church” by Gabriella Dragone, published on April 21, 2024.
After nearly 43 years in ministry, Reverend Melvin Wilson is embarking on a new chapter as he assumes leadership at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Paterson. Currently serving as the pastor of St. Matthew AME Church in Orange, Wilson brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
A dedicated servant of both his faith and the community, Reverend Wilson has also served as a chaplain for law enforcement agencies, including the New Jersey State Police, Orange Police Department, and Essex County Sheriff’s Department. With a background in accounting and a Master’s in Divinity from Boston University School of Theology, Reverend Wilson’s professional journey has spanned the nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors.
His calling to ministry came early in life, solidified during his college years. Following a rigorous five-year training process concurrent with seminary education, Reverend Wilson officially entered ministry in 1981. Since then, he has served in various pastoral roles across different locations, each move representing a promotion to larger congregations.
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