Century of Faith: Historic Detroit Church Celebrates 100 Years of Community and Legacy

New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church The New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, a cherished and influential institution in Detroit, is gearing up for a momentous occasion- its 100th anniversary. This milestone will be celebrated with a series of commemorative events, a testament to the church’s profound legacy and steadfast commitment to community service over the past century. The church kicked off the celebration on August 17th with a lively community block party held at 6330 Pembroke. The event was filled with delicious food, exciting activities, and a great opportunity for members to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Reverend Craig Ester, the church’s current Pastor, expressed his joy and gratitude as he reflected on the century-long legacy of pastoral care provided by himself and his predecessors to the congregation. “It is a great legacy as we have impacted the spirituality of hundreds of our parishioners over the years,” Ester said. In 1924, a dedicated assembly of officers and members with a shared vision decided to secede from their original church, Mount Beulah, and establish their own congregation, which they christened Lebanon Baptist Church. The leadership of the new church was entrusted to Rev. William Smith. Later, in 1945, the members...