Stephanie Wade, Maher Kawash and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team. As we grow together, we commit to impact and connect with our city, state, country, and the world. Reverend Harvey and his wife, First Lady Saddie Harvey, arrived at Antioch in January of 1933 and quickly set about the business of the church. In 2012 Pastor Dew instituted the Forward Momentum in Ministry Ministers Workshop designed to educate and empower religious leaders from across the state. Pastor Dew says his goal is to break ground for the new church on the same site in the spring of 2023. 10:00 a.m. Live Streaming. No injures were reported and the cause of the fire remains unclear. / CBS Chicago. Under Reverend Dews leadership Antioch established the: Annual Leaders Retreat, Intercessory Prayer Hour, Joyfest (an evangelical outreach effort), Praise Team Ministry, Evangelism Ministry, Ministers Ministry, Visitation Ministry, Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Christian Education Workshop, Spring Church Revival, Fall Soul-Winning Crusade and Parade, Weekly Church Bible Study, Website, Media Ministry, and the Antioch Community Social Service Agency, Super Sunday, 20/30 Ministry, and others. TWe are united to Evangelize, Educate, Equip, and Empower humanity for the Glory of God through the proclamation of the gospel, the explanation of the scriptures and the exaltation of the Savior. He thinks the cost to rebuild and rehab will exceed that amount. 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 Rev. This place is a safe haven. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. MORE: Firefighter, 2 others injured in Englewood house fire. I just know we will have Easter service," Rev. and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Antioch was then led to enhance its technology and upgraded its sound system and recording devices. Demolition begins on Englewood church gutted by fire, Hollywood writers, slamming gig economy, vote to go on strike, Treasurys Yellen says U.S. could default as soon as June 1, First Republic Bank seized, sold in fire sale to JPMorgan, 7 bodies found during search for missing Oklahoma teens, 6 dead in crashes as high winds and dust cut visibility on Interstate 55 near Springfield, The Edgar haircut is one more thing kids, parents can disagree on, Charges filed in stabbing of Loop Target employee, 7 big questions facing Bears after NFL Draft. Antioch continues to sponsor the development of quality affordable housing in the Englewood community for families, seniors, and the physically challenged. Most people see the ruins of a burned-out church at the corner of South Stewart and West Englewood avenues. As CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reported, church leaders announced the next steps in the rebuilding process Friday. This church is an anchor in this community, Dew told reporters at the scene. Englewood Missionary Baptist Church is known for feeding those in need, building affordable housing and creating programs for young people and those in jail. Born out of the Salem Baptist Church in 1922, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was organized and established on February 24, 1925, under the leadership of its first pastor, Reverend E. H. Branch. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune) "It was devastating," said Pastor Dew. The fire reignited two additional times in the following days, and briefly sparked up again Wednesday after falling stones from the demolition kicked up flames among debris in the basement. Pastor, Dr. C.E. Antioch was indeed a powerful Christian force within the Englewood Community. Antioch was known for its risk-taking, innovative leadership; civic involvement; political influence; and strong Christian ties. Antioch is a place where you can experience God, a place where you learn from His word, and build lasting relationships. I do all this for the sake of gospel, that I may share in its blessings. I Corinthians 9:23. Roof is in. It is our hope and prayer that as you journey through the pages of our online ministry, you will experience a glimpse of our commitment to being a loving, educational, spirit-driven, and spirit-filled church family that offers every believer an opportunity to draw closer to God and every non-believer the invitation to accept Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. On May 2, 1928, Antioch made the down payment on its new, larger church home located at 5129 South Indiana Avenue. In addition, a big screen and projector were purchased for the purpose of enhancing the teaching and preaching ministry and the worship service in general. At Antioch, the pastoral vision is about the ministry of equipping all saints. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Website. Located at 415 W. Englewood Avenue, Chicago, IL, and serving the Chicagoland communities, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has been a renown beacon of faith, service, hope, and opportunity for its members, the community of Chicago, and globally through a vast outreach beyond the church walls. Once faith was unleashed within Antioch Reverend Daniel challenged the church further by calling for the debt to be paid off within the following year. Antioch is a place where we act on His word and follow the Great Commission: "Go ye therefore and teach all nations" Our hearts and hands are open to welcome you and receive you into our fellowship. Reverend Daniel accepted the call and preached his first sermon as the 3rd pastor of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, April 1, 1957. It is our hope that our revised website will minister to you and that you may learn and receive Gods blessing. The fire was put out in about two hours. With that in mind, this Sunday, Pastor Dew asking churches of all denominations in Chicago and nationwide to go to the church website and click on "Build Antioch," and donate toward the rebuilding effort. It was a tithing church. "I'm hurt. Several people came out to watch the fire many of them lifetime members of the church. E. H. Branch (1925 1932) Organizer and First Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Born out of the Salem Baptist Church in 1922, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was organized and established on February 24, 1925, under the leadership of its first pastor, Reverend E. H. Branch. The church claims to be the first church to take advantage of the National Housing Act to build senior housing with special government loans. The congregation will not be moving because of the fire, Dew said. And so, just as he is risen, and has ascended, we believe we will rise from this," Dew said. Antiochs Radio Broadcast began in 1960 and continues to reach thousands with the Word of God and Christian music. Following Reverend Harveys diligent leadership Antioch worked to reduce its outstanding $55,000 church building loan. Following Reverend Daniels leadership Antioch swelled in numbers and in less than a year outgrew its current Indiana Avenue location. The candidates for pastor were vast. Demolition work got underway Wednesday morning at a historic Chicago church destroyed by a fire last week. The church building that burned down dated back from the late 1880s, and was designed by the architectural firm Bell & Swift. Located at 415 W. Englewood Avenue, Chicago, IL, and serving the Chicagoland communities, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has been a renown beacon of faith, service, hope, and opportunity for its members, the community of Chicago, and globally through a vast outreach beyond the church walls. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Fire department crews were back on site at Englewood's Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon as flare ups continued to pop up. Asked about the loss on Friday, Dew responded, God is in control. He is committed to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church family and lives his life for the good of others, the growth of the church, and the glory of God. If there was a way to best describe Pastor Dew, it would be- Servant Leader. Doing so would pose a significant safety risk to workers and could cause other segments of the structurally comprised building to collapse, the spokesperson said. There are important decisions that need to be made before any rebuilding plans can be made. Under the Rev. In the progress of time, the once swift footsteps of Reverend Daniel began to slow and on Tuesday, October 26, 1999, Antiochs beloved leader, pastor, and shepherd was peacefully called from labor to reward. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A fire at a beloved landmark church in Englewood reignited on Saturday morning. The church congregation originally worshipped in Bronzeville and later Washington Park. If you're listening today know this. Unfortunately, we are not able to save the mural, a spokesperson for the Buildings Department said, explaining that it wasnt technically feasible to cut, lift, and remove the wall intact.. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. (Psalm 8:1-8). Dew said the Good Friday service started at noon, and everyone was out around 2 p.m. Firefighters first tried to battle the flames from above, but the truss roof made those efforts extremely dangerous, and the order was made to evacuate and go on the defensive, Langford said. 6,278 were here. I grew up here I did Sunday school, vacation Bible school, drill team, mime team, youth choir, everything," said the man, Jerell Clay. Although many came, one was sent. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood, gutted by a large fire on Good Friday, still stands on April 19, 2022. Reverend Dr. James Monroe Harvey served the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church from 1932 until 1956- twenty-four years of faithful service. Donations can be given through the church website, ambcchicago.org/give' on Givelify' through Zelle, antiochchurchchicago@gmail.com; or by mail, 611 W. 63rd Ave., Suite 012, Chicago, 60621 (please make checks payable to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church). Demolition crews start work on the fire-damaged Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood on April 20, 2022. 8:00 a.m. Broadcast Service They went for a defensive operation from the outside, with no firefighters fighting the blaze from inside the building. As we begin the New Year with fresh ideas, resolutions and commitments, come enter with a spirit of thanksgiving, praise and worship. Even as the crews worked to tear it down, it appeared the fire was not done yet. Antioch also became a multi-site church as it developed housing. "It's devastating because it's a lot of memories," said Pam Woods, a parishioner. Subscribe to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. All Rights Reserved. Because Reverend Daniel understood that human need extends far beyond the need for shelter, the complex included a chapel for religious services. OUR CHURCH VISION: To help others realize their full potential for the glory of God.. We are Antioch M.B. Both were damaged in the fire. WE ARE a bible believing, preaching, and . He was taken away in an ambulance. 2014 Antioch Baptist Church. The only reported injury was a firefighter who slipped on the street and injured his ankle, he said. Under Reverend Harveys leadership Antioch initiated many clubs, boards, and circles to meet the needs of its growing congregation including, but not limited to: Bible Band, Jr. Gay then presented to Reverend Daniel, the official board, and the Antioch church body the deed of ownership to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Firefighters responded to a fire Friday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 6248 S. Stewart Ave. Around 150 fire personnel and 50 engines, trucks and ambulances went to the scene, Langford said. And while church members were devastated by the loss of the historic structure, they were also optimistic about the strength of the congregation. 3,502 were here. People were standing near the burning church in shock Friday afternoon. At one point a firefighter was seen being taken away in an ambulance. AMBCCHICAGO.ORG INFO@AMBCCHICAGO.ORG. "When I look at it. Again, were glad you visited our church website today. Pastor Gerald M. Dew is the humble pastor of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois. But with the roof on the top of it, the water isn't penetrating to get down into the debris," said Deputy District Chief Curtis Hudson with the Chicago Fire Department. Pastor Dew passionately encourages members to become dedicated church members, serious students of the Word, involved in ministry, engaged in evangelism, and fully devoted followers of Christ. He declined to chat with reporters. Dew said. . For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. He is committed to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church family and lives his life for the good of others, the growth of the church, and the glory of God. The church has been part of the lives of many members for generations. Flames could be seen coming out windows of the church in a video posted to social media. Antioch is an anchor in Englewood, and I hope those impacted will find solace in their vibrant church community and their faith," the mayor wrote. 9:00AM 3:00PM, 2020 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church All Rights Reserved Designed by, And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the. Serving as the pulpit committee the official board began its search for Antiochs next pastor. The church building, built in the Romanesque Revival style, was constructed in the 1880s, according to records from the Chicago Historic Resources Survey. Sunday Worship Services Thus, the smoke is blowing due east toward the Dan Ryan Expressway. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good; and acceptable, and perfect will of God.-Romans 12:1-2, Sunday Worship Services They were not nearly as gusty as the winds that caused widespread damage in the Chicago area on Thursday. It's a neighborhood church.". Members of the Chicago Fire Department hold a hose as smoke rises from inside Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Englewood neighborhood after crews started demolishing the building, Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022. A source from Preservation Chicago says the church building is not a designated Chicago landmark but the organization believes it should have been. On Sunday, August 7, 2011, Antioch held its first Be the Church Sunday. This annual event afforded Antioch the opportunity to be the church by conducting street evangelism, nursing home visits, hospital visits, feeding the hungry, etc. And that church will stay in Englewood. The Friday afternoon blaze came just hours after Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosted a Good Friday service. Englewood, Chicago church 'still in our hearts,' members say. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will move its Easter Sunday services after the fire destroyed its building on Friday afternoon. In a statement Thursday morning, church leaders said, "Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is still going strong, continuing Sunday Services through the generosity of the Calahan Legacy Center at . "It's beyond the walls of the sanctuary, we are a family beyond the church walls. Workers ride a construction lift to start demolishing Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Englewood neighborhood after the Department of Buildings determined that the structure poses a potential danger to surrounding buildings and public safety, Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "This church is an anchor in this community," Dew said. The winds were out of the west Friday afternoon. The church was built in the Romanesque style, the source said. Reverend E. H. Branch served the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church from 1925 until 1932- seven years of faithful service. . On Sunday, May 30, 2011, Antioch formally licensed its first women preachers, Minister Melanee Roper and Minister Charmaine Perry. The fire appeared to begin in the upper rear of the church, where crews who responded at 2:15 p.m. noticed heavy smoke, Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said. By 2:25 p.m., CFD had escalated their response to a 2-11, and then to a 3-11 at 3:07 p.m. More than 194 firemen and 54 apparatuses responded to the scene, the fire department said. I know the church is in your heart," added parishioner Tara Phillips. Throughout the Week, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood was consumed by flames on Good Friday. RELATED | South Side congregation gathers for Easter despite devastating Chicago church fire. Learn more about Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Welcome to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, The Church that Praises God and Serves Human Needs. Happy New Year and Gods blessings to all; as we enter into the New Year, we are extending our ministry to families, friends and neighbors. He was conceived by the power of theHoly Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Wilbur N. Daniel, was a noted ally of the Daley family and had been president of the Police Board. It was a mega church before mega church was a household word. No one appeared to be inside the church at the time. Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel, Antioch Missionary Baptist moved into its Englewood home in 1958. Through individual pledges and love offerings Antioch met the challenge and on Thanksgiving Day 1959, Antioch proudly presented its check for the remaining balance owed to Mr. A. R. Gay who represented the former owners. Monday Thursday Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel, the church founded the nonprofit Antioch Foundation. Please tune in on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to join us for Sunday Service. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Using the Word of God as a lamp unto its feet and a light unto its pathway, Antioch continued to grow in faith, strength, and numbers and soon became known as a landmark in the community. The church is moving its Easter services after the building was destroyed. Bible Study Apps. Writers say that in the streaming era they are not being paid enough. The church caught fire Friday, not long after Dew presided over a Good Friday service. Its a neighborhood church, and we love the community. But a beloved mural depicting Jesus ascending to the heavens, though spared by the fire, could not be saved. A lot of events, a lot of ups and downs, and it's going to be a long road, so we need your prayer and your patience.". We knew that we could help and so we reached out," said Shirley Calahan, vice president at Calahan Funeral Home. Unfortunately, we are not able to save the mural. Austin was baptized at the church in 1973 and still counts himself as a member. A church wall along Stewart Avenue was unsupported and at risk of falling, Langford said. The demolition was expected to take several days to complete. CHICAGO - While crews knock down Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the plans to rebuild on the same spot at Englewood and Stewart avenues, were announced Thursday morning.. Without question Pastor Dew is a future-informed leader with his eye on both what is and what is to come. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 Chicago, IL 60621 773-873-4433. For the second time in its history, Antioch gathered to prayerfully decide who would shepherd them and on December 22, 1932, Reverend James Monroe Harvey of Shreveport, Louisiana was elected as the 2nd Pastor of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Chicago, IL 60621. ambcsstaff@gmail.com. Pastor Dew said late Friday that he has not yet learned of a possible cause for the fire. Suzanne Le Mignot serves as CBS2 Chicago's weekend news morning anchor and weekday reporter. CHICAGO - Demolition crews began tearing down Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, days after a fire all but destroyed the historic Englewood church. The Fire Department said the 3-11 alarm for the fire at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was struck out around 4 p.m., meaning the fire had been brought under control. WE ARE a bible believing, preaching, and . The roof is a truss roof a kind of construction that is prone to collapsing once heavy fire has reached it. We mourn the loss of this sacred space.". 9:00AM 3:00PM, 2020 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church All Rights Reserved Designed by, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Texas Southern University), Master of Arts in Theology (Houston Graduate School of Theology), Master of Divinity (Northern Theological Seminary), Doctorate of Ministry (Northern Theological Seminary), Director of Southside Center for Urban Leadership, Northern Seminary, Lisle, IL, Director of Master of Arts In Urban Leadership Degree Program, Northern Seminary, Lisle, IL, Doctoral Thesis Supervisor, Northern Seminary, Lisle, IL, Affiliate Professor, Northern Seminary, Lisle, IL, Leader of Ministers Conference, Illinois Missionary Baptist State Convention (former Convention President), Dean of Pastoral Development, North Woodriver District Association, Dean of Vision Conference/National Baptist Congress, A Pilot Project for A Future Informed Leadership Development Process at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. First published on May 13, 2022 / 11:37 AM. The boys, 17 and 16, were shot less than half a mile from one another about 20 minutes apart, police said. Antioch was soon led to remodel its building. Pastor Dew has an unquenchable hunger for education and thirst for knowledge and is considered a lifelong learner. Thus far he has earned the following degrees: Pastor Dews commitment to his calling is evident through his educational pursuits as well as his desire to mentor and lead other pastors, ministers, and lay servants in effective ministry. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Antioch was a model church, but the way had not always been easy or without trials and tribulations. And Antiochs housing development ministry was a model for both churches and future businesses and non-profits cross the nation. "He promised he would return. Its the third midsize bank to fail in two months. "It feels like a decathlonic marathon," said Pastor Gerald Dew. " It has been a vital part of the community. "My thoughts are with the congregation and the brave firefighters who worked to put out the blaze at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Chicago Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford said church leaders hope to save the iconic neon sign outside the building. Third Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Fourth Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. State of Illinois unclaimed property auction starts May 1, Chicago radio host describes dodging bullets in New Orleans shooting. Propelled forward by Reverend Daniels fiery preaching, Antiochs strong commitment to the Word of God, and its commitment to church, family, and community Antiochs membership swelled to 4,500+ members. All Rights Reserved. April 15 is a day that Dew, lead pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, will never forget. State of Illinois unclaimed property auction starts May 1, Chicago radio host describes dodging bullets in New Orleans shooting. The pastor reiterated that the church is so much more than just a building to the area. AMBCCHICAGO.ORG INFO@AMBCCHICAGO.ORG. The remodel included the renovation of the main sanctuary, kitchen, cafeteria, banquet hall, Marguerite Daniel room, W. N. Daniel Fellowship Hall, Robert Wells Chapel, restrooms, offices, and first floor meeting rooms. Throughout the Week, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church School The church's monthly food giveaway will temporarily be in the Antioch parking lot at the corner of 61st Street and Stewart Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 7, 2022, until further notice. It began as the Englewood Baptist Congregational Church before the Englewood Missionary Baptist Church took over the space in 1958. The Fire Department called a 2-11 alarm, and later a 3-11 alarm, for extra equipment and manpower at the church at 6248 S. Stewart Ave., at the intersection with Englewood Avenue. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, toward its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. The church's pastor said they hope to rebuild. The church says on its website that it closed its doors for the first time when the pandemic hit, from March 22, 2020, to April 4, 2021. If weve got to lose something, losing it on Good Friday is the best time to lose it because, after Good Friday comes Resurrection Sunday. Officials said he slipped on the street and twisted his ankle; he was not injured by the fire. But the senior pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church sees a new chapel, a health . It began as the Englewood Baptist Congregational Church before becoming the Englewood Missionary Baptist Church, the source said. Antioch entered into an agreement with the Foster Park Baptist Church, to purchase what would be Antiochs new church home located at 415 W. Englewood Avenue @ Stewart Street for the staggering cost of $200,000 with another $75,000 needed for remodeling before the church body could move in. "This is a place where people have gotten married, found their faith, they've been encouraged, they've been equipped and empowered.