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Friendship Baptist Church

Just The Facts
Friendship Baptist Church
437 Mitchell Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 688-0206
Reverend Dr. Timothy T. Boddie 
http://www.fbcatlanta.org

Location
Downtown/In-town

Sunday Service Times
10 am

Church Type
Denomination – Baptist
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) – Medium

From the church website…

Mission – “We are the people of God, called as His church, whose head is Jesus Christ;  We understand that our purpose is to use our energies, resources, and facilities to provide in the spirit of Christ, worship and preaching, study and nurturing, comfort and caring, recreation and sharing, outreach and witnessing to the power of God’s word.  We strive to serve through ministries within our local setting and to join with others in regional and worldwide ministries the work of the Kingdom of God.”

Friendship Baptist Church has consistently committed itself to the Word of God. It has been steadfast in its Mission at home and abroad. The Church has been a temple of praise and thanksgiving and, has been resolved to meeting the myriad of challenges of contemporary life.

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.

West Hunter Street Baptist Church

Just The Facts
West Hunter Baptist Church
1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
(404) 758-5563
Reverend Dr. Toussaint K. Hill, Senior Pastor
http://westhunterstreetbaptist.org

Location
Downtown/In-Town

Sunday Service Times
9:30 am
10:45 am

Church Type
Denomination – Baptist
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) – Medium

From the church website…
“If you are in the Atlanta area we invite you to share with us in worship. And if you are searching for a local church to call home, we invite you to consider West Hunter Street Baptist Church. A vital part of the West Hunter Street Baptist church is our mission to minister to the spiritual needs of the families within the church and the community ”

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.

Wheat Street Baptist Church

Just The Facts
Wheat Street Baptist Church
359 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
(404) 659-4328
Reverend Dr. Michael Neely Harris
http://www.wheatstreetbaptist.org

Location
Downtown/In-town

Sunday Service Times
9:30 am
10:30 am

Church Type
Denomination – Baptist
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) – Large

From the church website…
Mission – “The mission of Wheat Street Baptist Church is to be a dedicated and active church family, preaching, teaching, baptizing, evangelizing and making disciples for Christ Jesus in our community and beyond.”

Wheat Street Baptist Church is a historical House of God located in the heart of the Sweet Auburn – Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site and Preservation District.  This Mighty Fortress is one of the nation’s oldest African American Churches with our own member created Federal Credit Union.  Wheat Street Baptist Church pioneered socio-economic development in the Atlanta’s inner-city community by the development of commercial and residential real estate such as; Wheat Street Gardens Apartments, Wheat Street Towers for seniors, and Wheat Street Village.

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.

Hillside International Truth Church

Just The Facts
Hillside International Truth Church
2450 Cascade Road, SW
Atlanta, GA, 30311
(404)-758-6811
Reverend Dr. Barbara L. King
http://www.hillsidechapel.org

Location
Southwest Atlanta/Cascade

Sunday Service Times
8 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm

Church Type
Denomination – Non-Denomination
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) – Large

From the church website…
Mission – “Hillside Chapel and Truth Center, Inc. is a healing ministry of the whole person: Spirit, Mind, and Body. Our sole purpose is to teach people – regardless of race, ethnic background, creed, or color – the practical approach to Truth (Christianity) as taught by the Master Teacher – Jesus the Christ.

We are dedicated to the spiritual transformation of the entire planet. We are committed to being a point of empowerment allowing Spirit to direct every thought, word, deed and action for personal transformation. Our purpose is to serve as a spiritual community making available the Aramaic (the language of Jesus) translation of the Bible to all people by fostering their spiritual, cultural, and general well-being and to provide facilities for public worship, education, and fellowship.”

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.

Elizabeth Baptist Church

Just The Facts
Elizabeth Baptist Church
4245 Cascade Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30331 
404-691-3146
http://www.elizabethbaptist.org
Pastor Craig L. Oliver, Sr.

Location
Southwest Atlanta – Cascade Road

Sunday Service Times
7:30 am – 8:45 am
9:30 am - 11 am
12 pm – 1:30 pm
*Elizabeth Baptist Church also has a Saturday night service at 6 pm.

Church Type
Denomination – Baptist
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) – Large

From the church website…
EBC Mission Statement:“To lovingly lead the lost into a relationship with Jesus Christ and to develop mature believers.”

My Impressions
scale of 1 – 3; 1=below average; 2=average; 3=above average)
Sermon Style (preaching/teaching) – 3
Music Ministry – 3
Friendliness (of members to me) – 3
Happiness Quotient (feeling of people receiving the spirit) – 2
Children/Youth Activities – 3

Unique Observations-
OK, I must admit, being a Southwest Atlanta resident, I have been to Elizabeth Baptist Church several times since my move to Atlanta, so this blog will be slightly different than the others in that I will provide my high level review and not necessarily a specific church visit. Things that I absolutely LOVE about Elizabeth Bpatist Church include: the service times (can’t beat a 9:30 am service – extremely convenient – or a 12 pm service for the late risers), the satelitte parking (very convenient compared with the parking lot), the baby cry room (conveniently located in back of the church that still allows you to see the church service live instead over a video where you can still see inside the church), the community involvement activities (Elizabeth is definately connected to the community in a myriad of ways and offers several avenues for members to get involved).

The congregation of Elizabeth Baptist Church is cross-section of the Cascade area. It provides a balanced mixture in terms of age, families/singles and income levels. Pastor Oliver, leads his flock with a wit and a direct connection that says “he’s been there and done that”. His sermon style is “teaching” while still being deeply rooted in the word. Musically, Elizabeth Baptist Church has a number of choirs and a praise team that leans toward the progressive side.

All in all, Elizabeth Baptist Church should be on anyone’s must visit list of churches in Atlanta. Pastor Oliver has a vision for the church that will allow it to continue to grow and serve. While Eliabeth is not a “mega” church, please understand, it is a church with an extremely large congregation – so take advantage of the various service times (Saturday night service is also a very nice option and the same sermon is preached on Sunday morning) and plan accordingly for parking. In the event you do join Elizabeth, be sure to sign up for one of their many activities/organization so that you can feel a part of a smaller group within such a large church.

 

Zion Baptist Church – Marietta

Just The Facts
Zion Baptist Church
165 Lemon Street
Marietta, Georgia 30060
(770) 427-8749
Reverend Harris T. Travis, Senior Pastor
http://www.zionbaptistchurchmarietta.org

Location
Marietta

Sunday Service Times
7:30 am
10:30 am

Church Type
Denomination – Baptist
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) – Large

From the church website…
Mission – “Zion’s mission is to inspire men and women to first seek Ye the kingdom of God and His righteousness, through worship; proclaiming the gospel to believers and non-believers; providing Christian education for our members and the community; providing ministries that meet the needs of our member and the community; and through preserving the Church’s unique history. ”

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.

Kingdom Builders Christian Center

Just The Facts
Kingdom Builders Christian Center
6947 Peachtree Ind. Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30092
770-368-0004
http://www.kingdombuilders.org
Apostle Jamie T. Pleasant; Ph.D.

Location
Norcross

Sunday Service Times
- 9 am

Church Type
Denomination – Non-Denominational Christian
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) - Medium

From the church website…
Mission – “To build lives with kingdom purpose by developing a personal relationship with Christ through spiritual and economic empowerment in order to transform our families, communities and nations to Christ.”

“Kingdom Builders is changing the world one life at a time and we are glad you have decided to join us! From Apostle Jamie Pleasant’s message in the worship service to the bonding and fellowship that is promoted in our programs, Kingdom Builders is an exciting and insightful experience in Christ. Building families, strengthening marriages, developing economic power and facilitating your personal relationship with God, are all benefits of becoming a part of the Kingdom Builders ministry. Apostle Pleasant ministers the word of God with precision, clarity, and practicality to equip believers for the work of ministry and the edification of the Body of Christ. Testimonies of salvations, baptisms, healings and deliverances continue to confirm that Jesus Christ is moving mightily through Kingdom Builders.”
 

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.

Turner Chapel AME Church

Just The Facts
Turner Chapel AME Church
492 North Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
(770)422-6791
Reverend Kenneth Marcus, Pastor
http://www.turnerchapelame.org

Location
Marietta

Sunday Service Times (*new times starting March 23rd)
7:45 am
11 am

Church Type
Denomination – AME
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) – Large

From the church website…
“Our Mission – The mission of Turner Chapel AME Church is to connect persons to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We have over 50 active ministries, many of which are geared toward specific groups, such as men, seniors and married couples. In addition, many of our ministries connect individuals connected by special life situations.”

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.

Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church

Just The Facts
Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church
1202 West Marietta Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404)797-1470
Dr. R.L. White Jr., Pastor

http://www.mtephraim.com

Location
Downtown/In-town

Sunday Service Times
7:30 am and 10:45 am

Church Type
Denomination – Baptist
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) – Large

From the church website…
“A Ministry of Healing and Reconciliation”

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.