Exalting Christ, Equipping The Believer, and Engaging The World!
Dr. C.L. Jordan, Senior Pastor
Welcome
Our prayer is that you will be blessed and strengthened by the power of Jesus, and that you will live a life of abundance in fellowship, joy and liberty. We are not just a church; we are a fellowship of believers coming together to declare the glory of the Lord, and to celebrate Jesus Christ as King.
Church Services
- Sunday School - 9:30 AM
- Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM
- Bible Study - Wednesday's @ 7pm
Contact Us
Iconium Baptist Church
1050 McDaniel Street Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia 30310, United States
Admin@IconiumBaptist.org Grace Giving (Donations) P.O. Box 11322 Atlanta, GA 30310
Church History
Iconium Baptist Church was organized during the year of 1883, on Smith Street, Southwest of Atlanta, in the Pittsburgh Community, just a few yards down behind this present edifice. A group of God-fearing Christians began praying and studying the Bible in their homes and were moved by the spirit of God to have a special church home in which to worship God and to further introduce others to the teachings of Jesus Christ and to help lead them in the knowledge that He is the Savior of the world and beside him, there is none other!
We are told that some of the first pastors were: The Reverends L. Stokes, McGuire, T.W. Williams, and Byrd. In 1923, the Reverend W. B. Bell was called to serve as pastor and left an indelible record of being one of God’s greatest disciples in preaching the gospel in his day! He led the church to its first McDaniel Street address, below this present site. The Reverends R. H. Milner, B. Joseph Johnson (interim) and D.A. Dixon also served this great church. In 1960, Pastor Emeritus Malvin A. Linsey was called to lead us. This assignment enabled him to pastor this church for forty-one (41) years. It was through his leadership that God gave him the vision to rebuild this present edifice in which we now worship! After his health declined, the church reluctantly accepted his request to retire as our Spiritual Leader. In October of 2003, the Lord called him home and he is now sleeping in the arms of Jesus, waiting to greet us with his infamous “Yes Sir” in that great “Getting up Morning!”
The roots of Iconium Baptist Church are now scattered throughout this community and the City of Atlanta. Not only does Iconium have the record of being the oldest Baptist Church in the Pittsburgh Community, it also is the “Mother” Church of Bethany, Greater Mt. Pleasant, Southside Springfield Baptist Churches and later, another Iconium Church, which was organized in Atlanta. Several “Sons” of Iconium have been called to pastor churches in Atlanta and nearby cities. They were Reverends Clarence Walker, J.M. Terrell, J.W. Byrd and Howard Price, Jr. (all deceased).
God always has a leader for His people! After the retirement of Pastor Emeritus Linsey, we were blessed to not reach out of our church family and select another pastor! The Lord had given us two dedicated associate ministers: Reverend Russell Stephens (who had worshipped and served here for 12 years under the leadership of Pastor Linsey) and the Reverend Lewis Linsey, Jr. It was after much prayer and supplication; the Reverend Russell Stephens was chosen to serve as our Pastor! Together with our associate ministers, Reverend Lewis Linsey, and Reverend Jeffery Vincent, we could only say: “Lord, What a Blessing!”
Pastor Stephens served with continued dedication first, to God, and then to us! He could always be found every Wednesday evening leading Prayer Services and teaching the Word of God. God gave us the “increase in attendance” both in prayer meeting and in our Morning Worship Services. Sadly, on January 26, 2021, we lost our beloved Pastor Russell Stephens who has gone on to be with our Lord. He was committed to serving parishioners, the young, as well as all others.
With the passing of Pastor Stephens, we were blessed to have had two dedicated associate ministers, Reverend Jeffery Vincent, and Reverend Lewis Linsey (who has since stepped back from his ministerial duties) to take the helm! Reverend Vincent continued to bring the message weekly and has proven to be a humble and faithful servant. On September 10, 2022, another one of God’s faithful servants, Pastor C.L. Jordan was elected to lead Iconium Baptist Church and preached his first sermon as senior pastor on September 18, 2022. Pastor Jordan reached his one-year anniversary on September 10, 2023. Through Pastor Jordan's leadership and vision for the church, Iconium is being led through his teachings during bible study, Sunday school and morning worship to have a deeper understanding of the gospel and a better relationship with God. One of his most passionate goals for the church is to engage in mission work all over the world and he is working hard to make that a reality. Pastor Jordan is also leading the efforts of a special building fund campaign with a goal of $150,000.00 to make needed repairs and a complete renovation of the fellowship hall. Members are eagerly working toward meeting this goal and with the grace of God it will be achieved. In addition, Pastor Jordan saw fit to bless us with a new associate minister, Reverend Emanuel Longino, Jr. to work alongside him with Reverend Vincent. Pastor Jordan is making a difference here at Iconium Baptist Church.
We are honored to know that our 140-year-old church has survived the “raging winds and storms of life” and through it all, God blessed us, and it is rewarding to know that other Christians are able to help carry the gospel message of Jesus Christ, which is much needed today, as never before!
The Scripture, II Chronicles 7:14, tells us that “If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
Yes, we do not know how long it will be, nor what the future holds for us, but if we believe in God, WE KNOW THAT HE IS THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE!
"HAPPY 140th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, ICONIUM BAPTIST CHURCH"
“Dedicated to Holiness!”
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