Pastor Nathaniel Wells III, affectionately called “Butch” by his wife, family and friends knew that Christianity did not exempt one from death but ensured triumph over death. Knowing this, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, Pastor Nathaniel “Butch” Wells III pulled off mortal and put on immortality, making the transition to his heavenly home.

Pastor Nathaniel Wells III accepted salvation and Lordship of Jesus Christ in 1990. It was then that he experienced the life altering baptism of the Holy Ghost. After accepting his calling into the ministry, in 1993, Pastor Wells was licensed and ordained as an Elder of the Church of God In Christ Incorporated. He took the mantle of the names of both churches, “Community” and “Holy Trinity” and lead with love and humility. He and Elect-Lady Wells went out to hedges and byways in both communities, in the beauty of holiness, and compelled them to come in, and both memberships were encouraged to evangelize in the same manner under their leadership. Pastor Wells welcomed everyone with opened arms and people from all social classes and denominations were touched by his unconditional loving-kindness as evident by many of them uniting in fellowship with the church. 

Many souls were saved and reclaimed under Pastor Wells III leadership in Benton Harbor and Muskegon because to him, no one was a stranger or ever made to feel less than or judged. He would call, text and check on his members with words of encouragement and genuine concern. You could feel his love and he made sure you always felt welcome by him. Pastor Wells was a humble, loving, kind and caring pastor and community leader who always asked God to hide him behind the cross so that “CHRIST” may be seen and not him. His love of God, his humility and his leadership will forever be cherished in our hearts. We will always love you Pastor.