Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church -- Houston TX
N 29° 44.080 W 095° 21.719
15R E 271555 N 3291721
The Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church has been serving the Baptist faithful in Houston's Third Ward since 1879
Waymark Code: WMY3HK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2018
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Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church is located at 2603 Anita Street in south Houston.
It has an active presence on the internet, with online broadcasts of sermons and even a app for your phone!
The state historic marker in front of the church reads as follows:
"JORDAN GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
As residents of the Fourth Ward neighborhood known as "Freedmantown" began moving to Houston's Third Ward in the 1870s, the need arose for a church to serve the spiritual needs of African Americans in the area. According to oral tradition, an itinerant preacher, the Rev. Wee W. Navigan met with several families in the summer of 1879 to establish a church in the Third Ward, which they named Jordan Grove.
Subsequent pastors included the Rev. Lorenzo Williams, who served for two years, and the Rev. Jordan R. Lofton (1858-1936), who led the congregation for 48 years. Under Lofton's leadership, Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church built a sanctuary in 1893-94 on the lot they had purchased at 2017 Dowling. Destroyed in the 1900 Storm, that building was replaced by a twin-tower frame structure in 1910. Cornerstones from each of these buildings are incorporated into the present church edifice on Anita Street.
During the last half of the 20th century, membership grew to 1500 members; new educational and outreach programs gave Jordan Grove a strong presence in the community. Its pastors have been leaders in national denominational activities, and a number of its members have gone into the ordained ministry. An important part of African American history in Houston, Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church continues to stand in service to its members and the community. (2001)"
Date Built: 01/01/1953
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
Service Times:
Church Service Times
Sunday
Early Morning Worship: 7:45 am
Sunday School: 9:30 am
Afternoon Worship: 10:45 am
Tuesday
Morning Bible Study: 11:30 am
Afternoon Bible Study: 7:00 pm
Website: [Web Link]
Church Address:
2603 Anita Street
Houston, TX
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