Later, Reverend R. W. Williams was sent to Allen Chapel. Under his leadership, the parsonage was built, and many other needed improvements implemented. Under the leadership of Reverend K. D. White, Reverend A. R. Richardson, Reverend L. W. Tyler, Reverend A. R. Armstrong, Reverend Hawkins, Reverend E. Jones, and Reverend R. E. Lamb the church continued to grow. In the years that followed, Reverend William Merritt, Reverend S. Andrews, Reverend J. C. Bannerman, Reverend A. D. Harris, Reverend J. W. Jones, Reverend B. J. Franklin, Reverend A. P. Postell and Reverend D. J. Mathis were sent to Allen Chapel. Under their leadership, the dedicated work continued.
At the October 2009 Annual Conference, Bishop McKinley Young appointed another leader, the Reverend Leslie C. Washington. Pastor Washington is also well-known as the “weeping preacher” and a man of faith who loves the Lord and the people of God. Under his leadership membership has increased, the central air and heating, along with the air ducts have been installed, and lights installed outside the church. He was instrumental in getting the State to clean the property across the street, which was blocking the church’s view. Under his leadership, the exterior and interior of the church were painted, a new sign with the church’s name was installed, the property fenced in, reorganized the choir and purchased new robes, a new sound system installed, steeple and burglar bars were replaced, and Liturgical dressings were purchased.
Reverend Washington, also lead the congregation in building a new Fellowship Hall with two bathrooms and a kitchen, and adding three study rooms and a Pastor’s Office. A Senior ministry was established under his leadership.