Mission Statement
St. Stephen Baptist Church seeks to magnify the name of GOD by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world; bringing people into the family of God and developing mature Christians for ministry.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
Exalt the Saviour
Psalms 34:1-3 & John 12:32
Edify the Saints
Ephesians 4:11-16
Evangelize the Sinners
Matthew 28:19-20

"We Are One In The Spirit" - St. John 17:21
1944
Rev. Chester L. Smallwood Founder
Q Street, NW,
Washington, DC
1944
Rev. James G. Ford, Pastor
425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
late 1944

After meeting with District Baptist Council, recognized

Saint Stephen Baptist Church (SSBC)
4-11-54
Rev. James G. Ford, Pastor
628 M Street, NW, Washington, DC
1979
Rev. John E. Crump, Pastor
11-6-81 to
4-26-87
Rev. Thomas Lee Rogers, Pastor
May-Oct 1987
Guest Ministers
Congregation led by Chairman,
Deacon Clyde Burch
11-22-87
Rev. Dr. Allen R. Horton, Interim Pastor
10-2-88 to 12-94
Rev. Dr. Allen R. Horton, Pastor
Beginning of 1995
Guest Ministers
Congregation led by Chairman,
Deacon Clyde Burch
11-95
Rev. Alton L. Taylor,
Interim Pastor
5-1-97
Rev. Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor
10-26-03
Last Worship Service
628 M Street, NW, Washington, DC
11-2-03
"Vision Blessed By God"
 




St. Stephen Baptist Church
5757 Temple Hill Rd,
Temple Hills, MD 20748

 

 

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