Friendship Baptist Church

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church

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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.

Faith Christian Center

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Faith Christian Center
3059 South Cobb Drive
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 433-8800
http://www.faith-future.com
Senior Pastor Andre Butler

Location
Smyrna, GA (1 light north of Concord and South Cobb Drive Intersection)
Sunday Service Times
8:45 am & 11:15 am
 

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

From the church website…
“Our Purpose – To make disciples that make disciples; Our Mission – WIN the lost, CONSOLIDATE the found, DISCIPLE the young”

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

Service Time – 11:15 am – 1:40 pm

Unique Observations -
Faith Christian Center (not to be confused with Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Austell) is a contemporary, progressive church pastored by the youthful Pastor Andre Butler. I discovered Faith Christian Center after noticing its billboard which is prominently placed right across the street from the church on South Cobb Drive. While my personal battle continues over the church nursery saga for my now 15-month old daughter, I decided to take a chance and bring her inside to church with me. Seating for families with small children is in the back of the church, but the ushers were extremely friendly and accommodating. No Nazi-ushers here, just warm smiles and extended hands for this newcomer!

 The service itself had was very progressive – Praise Ministry, Drama Ministry, Sermon, Offering. The Praise Ministry lead the congregation in contemporary worship praise – that reminded me of similar style to Destiny Metro Church. After the Praise Ministry – the new member welcome will make you feel right at home, as members surround visitors and sing them a welcome song.  After you are warmed up and in the spirit, the unique Drama Ministry, in an effort to reach souls and spread the word via multiple channels, conducted a “talk-show” styled panel where people spoke of addictions.  

Last, but certainly not least, the sermon by Pastor Andre Butler. Pastor Butler’s sermon style is best described as “keeping it real” conversational. His topic was on “Eat Until You Are Full”, whereby people should partake in the Word “until they are full”. You can see the many analogies that can develop from this topic. I thought it was an interesting concept on really encouraging people to delve into a deeper relationship with Christ. Rev. Butler’s content, style and delivery resoundingly spoke to a much younger audience, which I think was reflected by the large number of young members and children in attendance.

In summary – Faith Christian Center is a church poised for rapid growth and expansion. Pastor Butler has a clear 12 Point vision for the church and a strategic direction for the future. It is a young church, both congregation wise as well as historically, but I think the youth of the church brings its unique charm, style and approach. If you want to get in “on the ground floor” of a church set for greatness, give Faith Christian Center a try.