our Pastor 

Rev. Dr. Hurley Clayton, Jr. - PhD

Rev. Hurley Clayton, Jr. is the Pastor and Founder of Berean Tabernacle Baptist Church in Liberty, TX. and former state chaplain of the Richard P. LeBlanc Prison, Beaumont, TX. He is a committed servant of God, believes in the message of The Lord Jesus Christ, mission of the Holy Spirit and His expression through the revelation of the Kingdom and agency of the Body of Christ. A 2014 graduate of B. H. Carroll Theological Institute, Irving TX., his research continues to revolve around “The Analysis of the Imago Dei in Black Theology and its Ecclesial Implications” a reflection of an interdisciplinary approach to the human predicament in postmodern society. Hurley is married to Margie and is the father of five adult children, fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pastor Clayton’s Personal Statement:

1 Peter 2:9

New International Version (NIV)

 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

This is a remarkably encouraging passage of Scripture. It tells us of our chosen-ness, our royal role in this world, and our inheritance as children of the Most High God. We read verses like this and are amazed at the high and holy nature of our calling. We realize that mercy has been lavished upon us and we’re in a privileged place. We are the ultimate rags-to-riches story. We were bought with a price for a reason.