St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Chicago, Illinois
Contact & Location for St. John Missionary Baptist Church
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Service Times for St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
the land across the street for parking
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the land across the street for parking
Watch online
Services are streamed online
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Join Us Sunday 9AM CST on Facebook Live, Youtube Live, or here on our website.
Leadership
Reverend Sylvester S. Harkness
Pastor
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under the leadership of Reverend Sylvester S. Harkness
About St. John Missionary Baptist Church
St. John Missionary Baptist Church is a Baptist congregation in Chicago’s Roseland area led by Pastor Dr. A. Edward Davis, Jr. The church gathers for Sunday worship at 9:00 AM CST, with online viewing available through Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and the church website. Its weekly rhythm also includes a phone Bible Study from 7:00 to 8:00 PM and an early morning Prayerline from 5:30 to 5:45 AM. The church’s current annual theme is “2026 The Year of Overflow.”
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Care & support
Bereavement Ministry
Grief support
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Bereavement Ministry
H.O.P.E. Substance Abuse Ministry
Addiction recovery
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H.O.P.E. Substance Abuse Ministry
Prison Ministry
Prison ministry
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Prison Ministry
Singles' Ministry
Widows & singles
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Singles' Ministry
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Groups & programs
Marriage Ministry
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Marriage Ministry
History & building
Founded in 1917
In June of 1917 the St. John Mission was organized under Reverend Sylvester S. Harkness. The church moved to 211 East 115th Street and moved into the new edifice in October 2005.
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In June of 1917 under the leadership of Reverend Sylvester S. Harkness
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