St John has been a beacon in Carrollton Texas.
The organizations (choir, youth, etc.) within the St John Church to be a part of an outreach ministry, that will enable them to go out and educate, encourage, and bring people to Christ through their testimonies of God’s greatness.
In the late 1890s when Carrollton Texas was known as Elm Forks settlement, the building was shared by St John’s Baptist Church and Simms Chapel Methodist Church. On the first and third Sundays, St John Baptist Church would gather for worship. On the second and fourth Sundays Simms Chapel would gather to worship. On the fifth Sunday, the two churches would have a combined service.
St John and Simms Chapel stayed together for 31 years from 1890 to 1921. In 1921 St John Baptist Church bought the land from Mrs. Fannie Mae Bush for $250.00 and paid her in installments of $25.00. The church has sat at its current location for over 85 years and has been a fixture in Carrollton for close to 140 years. St John is the only African American structure still left in historic Downtown Carrollton.
Mission Statement
St John Baptist Church mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, throughout the city of Carrollton, and surrounding communities.
Our vehicle of spreading the gospel is through. The gospel is through, the preached word, bible study, and various ministries.
Through these methods we will reach the sin sick soul, wounded in Christ, misdirected youth, and encourage our brothers and sisters.
We do a lot of community giveaways. We need assistance with,
Back to School Supply Drive
We give away free Thanksgiving Baskets
We do Angel Tree for the children for Christmas
We are trying to give away 50 Bicycles to the children in our community
Organization name
St John Baptist Church of Carrollton Texas
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Denton
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
1508 S BROADWAY ST