Pastor Warren Stewart retiring after nearly 50 years as leading voice for civil rights in Arizona

When Warren H. Stewart Sr. first came to Phoenix nearly 50 years ago from New York City, his plan was to stay for a few years and then go back.

He’d been in school there and figured he’d get some experience in the Valley before heading back East.

After 48 years leading the First Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix, Stewart says he’s glad God didn’t answer that prayer and that he didn’t leave Arizona…

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