Rev. Clayton Ward, Jr. accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 16.  From that time on, he has been actively involved in the work at the Christian Mission Holiness Church where he is now the Pastor.  In October 1970, he was ordained Deacon and served on the trustee board.  Assisting the treasurer with administrative functions, ministering to the sick in hospitals and homes, and helping out on various building projects, were some of the duties he has performed in the church.  He has also served as Sunday school teacher and Youth leader.

Rev. Clayton has not only been active in the local church, but he has also served in many areas for the United Pentecostal Council of the Assemblies of God, Inc.  He has served as Foreign Missions Treasurer, New England District Treasurer, New England District Vice President, and National Treasurer.

Rev. Clayton was ordained to the ministry in 1990. In May 1994, he graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in Christian Education.  In October 1994, he was installed Pastor of the church after the retirement of his father.    He and his wife, Angela live in Waltham, MA.  They have 4 children, all saved and serving the Lord, Clayton III, Coleen, Christopher, and Alex, one daughter in-law, Lynisha, twin grand-daughters, Jaylin and Addison, and one grand-son, Clayton IV.