About GMBC
Greater Middle Baptist Church is one of the three oldest churches in Memphis, Tennessee, with history dating back to the early 1830s. Today, at 194 years old, Greater Middle Baptist is still serving Memphis communities with the love and compassion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
With a list of outreach ministries, the members of Greater Middle Baptist continuously strive toward our Vision of “Endeavoring for excellence in Word and worship for the glory of Christ Jesus.” Similarly, our Purpose is to “Sustain the worship and ordinances of the Christian religion in accordance with the usage and teaching of The New Testament and the policy of the Baptist denomination.
Therefore, we hold CHRIST as the central figure of our faith in Baptist theology. As the Son of the only true and living GOD, Jesus is our Savior who came to redeem us from sin and put us back into a right relationship with GOD the Father. Acknowledging this, we affirm that personal salvation is our ultimate goal.
Baptism by full immersion into water is one of the Holy Ordinances of the Baptist Church, which is modeled after Christ’s Baptism in St. Mark 1:9-11, St. Luke 3:21-22, and St. John 1:32-34. Furthermore, Jesus instructed His disciples in St. Matthew 28: 19 to “Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.”
We believe that upon the profession of someone’s faith, they will be saved by 1) Accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior; 2) Believing that He is the Son of the Living GOD and that He came to Earth to die for our sins but was resurrected on the third day; and 3) Confess one’s sins, acknowledging that “all have sinned and fallen short of GOD’s glory (Romans 3:23).
Following one’s acceptance of Jesus Christ, he or she can partake in the second Holy Ordinance of the Church, which is The Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion. Jesus told His disciples in 1 Corinthians 11:24: “Take, eat: This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” We observe, honor, and commemorate Christ’s sacrificial work on the Cross by taking The Lord’s Supper every first Sunday.
Furthermore, we follow the guidance outlined in the Church Covenant. To read it, simply click the button below.
Visitors to Greater Middle Baptist Church can expect a full calendar of events, as we host a list of Annual Days such as the ones listed below.
- Church Meeting
- Black History Month
- Men’s Day
- Choir Concert (Mother’s Day)
- Children’s Day
- Church Anniversary
- Ushers’ Day
- Veterans’ Day
- Women’s Day
In addition to GMBC Annual Days, we also celebrate Programs for the following events.
- Easter
- Mother’s Day
- Children’s Day
- Father’s Day
- Christmas
- Graduates Recognition
- Sunday School Workers Recognition Banquet
- Night Sunday School
All are invited to join to body of Christ and the Greater Middle Baptist Church family. We warmly welcome you!