His Ministry
A future timeline of pastoral appointments, ordination and key moments in his ministry.
Our Pastor · Pastoral BiographyThe Reverend Dr.
The Reverend Dr.
Jonathan L. Yates
More than five decades of preaching and pastoral care. El Bethel honors Dr. Yates as Mobile's third-longest-serving pastor.
Reverend Dr. Jonathan L. YatesPastor of El Bethel
Life & MinistryMore than five decades
More than five decades
in ministry.
The Reverend Dr. Jonathan L. Yates serves as pastor of El Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama. El Bethel recognizes him as the third-longest-serving pastor in Mobile. His years in ministry are woven into the lives of generations of church members and families.
Over the course of more than fifty years, Dr. Yates's ministry has centered on the proclamation of the Gospel, the pastoral work of the church, and the enduring importance of faith in the community. His story is part of the continuing story of El Bethel.
In August 2023, the El Bethel church family hosted a 50th Jubilee Gospel Celebration honoring Dr. Yates, Lady Doris L. Yates, and their family. The event stands as a documented milestone in a remarkable span of ministry and service.
El Bethel celebrates Dr. Yates as Mobile’s third-longest-serving pastor, honoring his remarkable commitment to generations of worshippers.
This biography is being expanded with a verified chronology, educational background, pastoral milestones, selected sermons, and photographs from the church's archives.
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Historical record: The 2023 50th Jubilee Gospel Celebration program identifies Dr. Jonathan L. Yates and Lady Doris L. Yates among the honorees. Read the jubilee program ↗
The Ministry of the Word
A life spent proclaiming the Gospel.
A moment from Dr. Yates’s preaching ministry at El Bethel. The church’s growing archive will preserve messages, photographs, and milestones for the generations to come.
Explore Sermons & Media →The Pastoral Archive
Preserving sermons and milestones.
This archive will grow as the church supplies original material, sermon recordings and historical photographs.
His Messages
Selected sermons and recordings, catalogued with dates and scripture references.
His Legacy
Anniversary programs, archival photographs and reflections from generations of congregants.