Brown Avenue Missionary Baptist Church

est. 1942 

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A Dream and a vision of the late Reverend and Sister R. H. Milner and originated from Mount Pleasant Baptist Church - to the home of the late Deacon and Sister Sam Cash of 109 Brown Avenue S. E. There a church was born.

 

After a few temporary locations within this community, Brown Avenue Missionary Baptist Church was erected on its present site in 1942. Faith, Hope and Charity made that dream a reality. The Faith, Hope and Charity of the original pioneers helped to bring this dream to fruition. Perseverance pays when conviction is injected into any cause with the spirit of the Master as the center of our goals.

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Brown Avenue is a self-sustained, self-supported church.  Those who loved the Lord gave of their talents and money toward this effort. Brown Avenue Baptist Church was founded, built and established among other churches within the community.

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Under the capable leadership of its founder, this building has sustained over the years. The late Reverend R. H. Milner, who was called from labor to rest in May 1974, left an impressive legacy - 32 years of faithful service.

 

Reverend Dr. Robert Rice Jr., became the second Pastor of Brown Avenue on November 15, 1974. He has been blessed to continue the unfinished works of the church founder.

 

The church has also been blessed with an annex building, additional property for parking and renovations to some portions of the main sanctuary. Membership has increased, and fellowship between other churches, in and out of the state, has developed. The church has been blessed to maintain its credibility of being self-supported. These are some of the works and blessings the Lord has added in the over 45 years of its present Pastor's leadership with its members.