Our History

     St. John Baptist Church was organized in the year 1928 by the Reverend Zachariah Glimps and a group of dedicated Christians under the divine guidance of the Holy Ghost. The church was then located in Martee City.  The first edifice of worship was erected under the pastorage of the Reverend George Goodman.  Following Reverend Goodman, the church was lead by Rev F. P. Peterkin, Rev Williams, Rev McRobins, Rev Jackson, Rev Dunn, Rev Hall, and Rev Spaulding, respectively.

     In 1937, Reverend W. R. Singleton answered the call to shepherd the flock at St. John.  In his 30 years as pastor, the church flourished and grew tremendously. Under Rev Singleton's administration a new sanctuary was built. However, this edifice was destroyed by fire soon after the church had moved in.

     Reverend H. L. Bradley was called to lead St. John.  Under his leadership, the church moved to its current site at 2251 NW 2nd Street in Ocala, Florida. The New St. John Baptist Church was erected and dedicated in 1969.

The youngest pastor ever to be called to and accept the call to New St John Baptist Church was the Reverend Mack King Carter.  He had a personal dedication and devotion to the Lord's work.  Under his guidance, the church worship services moved from two Sundays a month to a station church and additional property was purchased.

     On the first Sunday in April 1975, Reverend Tommy L. Brooks began his pastorage at  New St. John Baptist Church.  His motto is "A church in a community of churches where a neighborhood becomes a brotherhood." He continues to lead the church through his knowledgeable biblical teachings and passionate preaching of the gospel. We have no doubt of the future of this wonderful institution, as we know Jesus Christ is still Lord.

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Our Staff

Reverend Dr. T.L. Brooks

Pastor

pastor@nsjbc.org

Ira Bethea

Deacon

Henry L. Brown

Deacon

Leroy Faison, Sr.

Deacon

Leroy Faison, Jr.

Deacon

Ferdinand Graham

Minister

Samuel Lee

Deacon

Chester McNeil

Deacon

(Ordained June 2005)

Dennis McFatten

Deacon

Jeremiah McGill

Deacon

Steve Powell

Deacon

(Ordained June 2005)

Kelvin Richardson

Deacon

(Ordained February 2006)

Alfred Smith

Deacon

William Vernon

Deacon

Juanita Davis

Clerk of Church

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