Rev. Xavier E. Hunter

Rev. Xavier E. Hunter is a native of Buffalo, New York.
Reverend Hunter is a graduate of Buffalo Traditional High School, and Canisius College in Buffalo, NY where he received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Management. He works to give back to current and future students through financial support and his time by serving on one of the alumni councils at the Alma Mater.
Reverend Hunter is an ordained elder in the A.M.E. Zion church under the hand of Bishop Dennis V. Proctor. Rev. Hunter received his first appointment as the pastor of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church in Ithaca, NY. The church and community were greatly impacted by his arrival and grew to great heights during his tenure there.
After starting his pastoral ministry in Ithaca, NY in 2015; where he served faithfully for two and half years; in January of 2018 he begin a new assignment in Buffalo, NY as pastor of the St. Paul’s A.M.E. Zion Church. The tenure at St. Paul’s ended when Rev. Hunter was appointed the new pastor of the Fifth Ave. A.M.E. Zion Church in Troy, NY. In June of 2022, Rev. Hunter was appointed pastor of the Rush Temple A.M.E. Zion Church. Outside of his pastoral vocation, he served as a Business Operations Director at Mueller Services in Tonawanda, NY for 10 years overseeing millions in accounts and customer relationship; and is currently serving as a consultant for business start-ups.
Reverend Hunter is currently pursuing his Masters of Divinity at Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, NY.
Pastor Hunter is a unique orator who is able to convey the truth of God’s word clearly, compellingly and in a way that makes the word come alive to his congregation. An out of the box thinker, teacher, and preacher, who believes in out of the box worship and praise! Combining his business experience and leadership with God’s direction, his ministry has grown and most importantly helped grow the kingdom of God.