Contact & Location for Greater St. John Baptist Church
About Greater St. John Baptist Church
Greater St. John Baptist Church is a Baptist congregation in Chicago’s Austin community with contemporary worship and a history of local ministry. Founded on May 10, 1985 by the Deacon Board, the church has been led by Reverend Ira J. Acree, pastor, since May 14, 1989. The congregation moved to its current location in 1997 and celebrated paying off its mortgage with a Mortgage Burning Celebration in January 2019. Greater St. John has invested significantly in area students, giving more than $500,000 in scholarships to students in the Austin area. Its music ministry, the Voices of Greater St. John, released its first recording, “Glorify,” in 2010.
First-Time Visitor Info for Greater St. John Baptist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship is contemporary, and the church’s music ministry has included the Voices of Greater St. John, whose first recording, “Glorify,” was released in 2010. Visitor Tips: The church has a long-standing presence in Chicago’s Austin community and has supported local students through scholarship giving.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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