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In 1949, the late Rev. John H Monroe envisioned a church from whence the
Gospel of Jesus Christ could go forth. Rev. Monroe, along with eight fellow
laborers in the cause of Christ, organized the Greater Hope Baptist Church.
The following eight people were at the Church’s inception: Mrs. Georgia
Pagues, Mrs. Margie Chandler, Mrs. Rowena Scott, Mr. Grover Darden,
Mrs. Marie Goodwin, Mr. Anthony Gross, Mr. Millard Cook & Mrs. Sarah
Cook.
Greater Hope was first located at 600 Clinton St. As the church grew there
was a need for a larger building: it relocated to 214 Clinton St. In 1959,
Greater Hope moved to its present location. The building was remodeled,
according to plans drawn up by Pastor Monroe, and the Cornerstone was laid
in 1970.
Under Pastor Monroe’s leadership, Greater Hope did great things for the
Kingdom. In 1983, Pastor Monroe was called from labor to rest, leaving
behind his faithful wife, Mrs. Amanda Monroe.
After Pastor Monroe’s death, Rev John Pratcher served as interim pastor.
With the aid of the church leadership, headed by Deacon Brantley, Greater
Hope moved forward by “being like-minded, having the same love, being one
in spirit and purpose.”
In April of 1984, Rev. James C. Blackburn Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana was
called to the pastorate of the church.
Since Pastor Blackburn’s arrival, our church has grown spiritually and
physically. Under his pastoral leadership, several pieces of property have
been purchased, and parking lots have been installed. The church building
has been completely renovated. The lower level was dedicated and named in
memory of Rev. John H. Monroe, our founding pastor.
Greater Hope supports and sustains many ministries, notably, our Television
and Radio programs, where the Sunday School lesson is presented and
people are encouraged to go to church.
Over the years, the faces of the congregation have changed, but the church’s
goals and aspirations remain, to bring honor and glory to our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. As we look to the future, we look with confidence for we know,
“We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
Gospel of Jesus Christ could go forth. Rev. Monroe, along with eight fellow
laborers in the cause of Christ, organized the Greater Hope Baptist Church.
The following eight people were at the Church’s inception: Mrs. Georgia
Pagues, Mrs. Margie Chandler, Mrs. Rowena Scott, Mr. Grover Darden,
Mrs. Marie Goodwin, Mr. Anthony Gross, Mr. Millard Cook & Mrs. Sarah
Cook.
Greater Hope was first located at 600 Clinton St. As the church grew there
was a need for a larger building: it relocated to 214 Clinton St. In 1959,
Greater Hope moved to its present location. The building was remodeled,
according to plans drawn up by Pastor Monroe, and the Cornerstone was laid
in 1970.
Under Pastor Monroe’s leadership, Greater Hope did great things for the
Kingdom. In 1983, Pastor Monroe was called from labor to rest, leaving
behind his faithful wife, Mrs. Amanda Monroe.
After Pastor Monroe’s death, Rev John Pratcher served as interim pastor.
With the aid of the church leadership, headed by Deacon Brantley, Greater
Hope moved forward by “being like-minded, having the same love, being one
in spirit and purpose.”
In April of 1984, Rev. James C. Blackburn Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana was
called to the pastorate of the church.
Since Pastor Blackburn’s arrival, our church has grown spiritually and
physically. Under his pastoral leadership, several pieces of property have
been purchased, and parking lots have been installed. The church building
has been completely renovated. The lower level was dedicated and named in
memory of Rev. John H. Monroe, our founding pastor.
Greater Hope supports and sustains many ministries, notably, our Television
and Radio programs, where the Sunday School lesson is presented and
people are encouraged to go to church.
Over the years, the faces of the congregation have changed, but the church’s
goals and aspirations remain, to bring honor and glory to our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. As we look to the future, we look with confidence for we know,
“We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
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