Elder Robert D. Strong, Sr. is currently Pastor of Kossuth Church of God in Christ of St. Louis, Missouri. Pastor Strong has faithfully served this congregation for over 30 years. Saved in January 1971 Elder Strong has dedicated his life fully to the work of the Lord.

In 1994, Elder Strong received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies, He continued his studies earning a Masters Degree in Ministry from  Lael Bible College. Elder Strong was appointed Eastern Missouri First Jurisdiction Sunday School Superintendent in 1990 and Midwest Regional Sunday School Superintendent in 1998. He travels the country preaching and teaching the gospel; teaching annually in the Auxiliaries in Ministry International Conventions.  He has also sponsored trips to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt to help heighten the Saints faith in the Lord. 

Pastor Strong has been married to Evangelist Jaynes Strong for 40 years who works untiringly along side him in the ministry. They also have seven unique children.

Under Elder Strong’s pastorate two new edifices were constructed.  The vision of a new edifice was given from the Lord based on Haggai 1:8.  April 17, 1983, the vision became a reality and the new edifice at 3801 Clarence was dedicated. The second 975-seat edifice opened July 18, 2004.  A 38-unit senior’s citizen complex named “ Latter Glory Manor ” was also built in 2004.  In 2005, a multipurpose complex was constructed, providing to the church a new chapel offices and children facilities. Other church and community ministries include:

Bible Study Institute, Community Food Pantry, Weekly Hot Lunch Program, “Flame of Fire” Radio Broadcast, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program, Prison Outreach, G.E.D. Assistance, Transportation Ministry, Multi-Media Ministry

Elder Strong’s vision continues with an Adult Day Care scheduled to open in the fall of 2007.