Members of the Black community help shape the Baptist faith into what we see today, where it is the dominant religion among Black Clevelanders.
CLEVELAND — During this Black History Month, News 5 is shining a light on the Baptist faith in our community.Members of the Black community later shaped the Baptist faith into what we see today, where it is the dominant religion among Black Clevelanders.
It’s also home to the Wings Over Jordan Choir, which originated under the direction of Reverend Glynn T. Suttles during the 1930s. “We have Black pastors that are involved in the community, but the church itself has fallen by the wayside,” said Parker. “I believe that there’s been a change based upon the unity in our community, based on the fact that many people don’t come to church.”
As a result, Parker says he began to lose even more members, which he says he couldn’t afford, so he got creative and moved the church outside.
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