Fountain of Life Church


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Our Pastor





About



Rev. James Eric Scott, Sr. was born in Dover, DE. After graduating from Dover High School, he attended West Chester University for 2 years majoring in music education. Soon after returning home from college, he began his studies to become a licensed minister of the United Pentecostal Church International and has been a minister of the gospel for 24 years. On June 20, 1998, Rev. Scott was married to his lovely wife, Okemah. They have been blessed with six wonderful children - Ezri, Sean, Lecia, Eric Jr, Jaylin, and Christian. Rev. Scott was elected as the Pastor of Fountain of Life Church on November 14, 2010. Prior to taking on the pastorate responsibility, Pastor Scott has served as Minister of Music, Assistant Pastor, Youth Pastor, MD/DC District Youth Committee member, Evangelist, musician for the West Chester University Gospel Choir, and the director of the Washington College Gospel Choir, Chestertown, MD. Pastor Scott is also a song writer and composer.



Our History





The church began in the Pines Nursing Home in October of 1974 as First United Pentecostal Church under the pastorate of Rev. John E. Poore, and then to his home in Easton on Aurora St. Services were also held in the home of a family that was attending at the time. Space was eventually rented and in 1978 the church purchased the Jehovah's Witness property where the current worship facility is located. In 1980, the new sanctuary was built along with an entire second floor which is currently used for 2 offices and storage space.


In 1991, the founding Pastor resigned and the process for finding a new Pastor began. The church would then be led by two more Pastors between 1991 and 2009, Rev. George Vandevender, and Rev. Richard VanSant (under whom the current name Fountain of Life was adopted).


On Sunday, November 14, 2010, Rev. J. Eric Scott, Sr. was elected as the fourth Pastor of Fountain of Life Church. On October 14, 2021, he, along with several families from Fountain of Life, began having Bible Study with members of Liberty Lighthouse in Chestertown, MD. On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Pastor Scott was elected as the new Pastor of Liberty Lighthouse, currently operating as Fountain of Life Church, Queen Anne’s County.



Our mission



Connecting with people and connecting them to Christ.



Of all of the connections you will make, the greatest is the connection found with Jesus Christ. Because of Him we have peace, hope, or love.



the Vision



A revival center focused on affecting lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ globally and functioning as a beacon of light in our community.



Core Values



Our core BELIEFS influence our core VALUES



Hospitality (Because Jesus welcomed ALL)

Service (Because Jesus served ALL)

Compassion (Because Jesus loved ALL)

Fervency (Because Jesus passionately ministered to ALL)

Courage​ (Because Jesus died for ALL)