President Barack Obama’s inauguration was the greatest display of unity he ever witnessed during his career in journalism, Otis Sanford told participants attending the launch of his third book, June 16. “Maybe this is finally what it means to be one nation under God,”…
A name synonymous with news reporting and journalism in the region is Otis Sanford. A longtime GMBC member and avid storyteller, Sanford will share his own story from the dirt roads of Como, Mississippi to the newsroom during an official premiere of his autobiography,…
Church members and family of long-time GMBC member, Sis. Rita Range, joined officials and coworkers recently at the Memphis Veterans Hospital to celebrate Sis. Range’s retirement from her role as Chief of Social Work Services. Range, who served at the VA for 38 years,…
Greater Middle Baptist Church members joined in the celebration to honor longtime church member and former Tennessee State Representative Johnnie R. Turner, Friday, April 10, 2026. Turner, former director of the Memphis branch of the NAACP, was among four honorees highlighted during the 2026…
Easter at Greater Middle Baptist Church was filled with worship, praise, and reflection on the blessed work of Christ on the cross. The Son was on full display during Resurrection Sunday, as families and friends gathered for Morning Worship Service. Anticipation was building among…
The men of Greater Middle Baptist Church welcomed two featured artists to celebrate this year. Baritone Marcus King (pictured below) presented a list of negro spirituals, a heart-felt reflection on how far GOD has brought His people. Musician Savoyd Beard (pictured below) also graced…
Jesus Christ routinely fed those in need and met people’s physical needs, in addition to their spiritual needs. Modeling after our Lord and Savior, the Food Services Ministry of Greater Middle Baptist Church wants to do the same. In the current economic climate, many…
The women of Greater Middle Baptist Church were the collective honorees of the 2025 Annual Women’s Day, in which they led the congregation in song, prayer, and praise in a day worth celebrating. This year’s event, themed “Women Rooted in Christ, Flourishing in Grace,”…
As one of the oldest churches in Memphis, Tennessee, Greater Middle Baptist Church celebrated a major milestone on Sunday, August 24, 2025 – 194 years of faithfully moving forward. The Honorable Memphis Mayor Paul Young and his family were among the special guests to…
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Greater Middle Baptist Church is a beacon of hope in the Greater Memphis community. For more than 194 years, GMBC has positively impacted lives by preaching and teaching Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We believe in the transformative power of The Holy Spirit, so our doors are always open to seek and save all who will come. We warmly welcome you!