The Christian Faith Missionary Baptist Church began underneath the name "Christian Wokers Council" submitted by Sis. Robert Johnson. We held our first meeting in the Martin Luther King Building on Sampson St. on January 19, 1969. Deacon Thomas Jones served as Chairman and Bro. Daniel Butchewr as Co-Chairman. Others were appointed as leaders in finance, contact, and program committees. Brother and
Sister Eddie Moten, Sisters Ruby Wilson, Iva Wells, Leola Robinson, and Brother Robert Johsnon were concerned about returning the Pastor and organizing a church. We held meetings in various places throughout Houston for the establishement of a church. We moved from place to place but we became closer to one another, consistantly praying, hoping, trusting and staying on one accord. The late Rev. Crain, Pastor of St. John Baptist Church, 2222 Gray Street, organized and advised Christian Faith to its first progressive levels in church doctrines and teachings. At the organizational meeting on March 17, 1969, our first deacons were ordained, Bro's Daniel Butcher, Thomas Jones, J.H. Graham, E. Larkin, and Eddie Moten. That same night a letter was sent to Pastor W. Banks calling "him" to the pastorage of Christian Faith. He accepted the calling. The following Sunday, we held our first service with Rev. Marshall of St. John Missionary Baptist Church as our speaker. We continued our services at the Magnolia Hall, located on McGowen @ Nagle. Rev. Rozell Harmon joined us and was fellow shipped by Rev. Marshall. April 17, 1969
Pastor Banks had a "special" service upon his accepting the calling at Christian Faith, which was held at Fourth Missionary Baptist Church where the late Rev. E.S. Branch was Pastor. Over 200 people joined the Church that afternoon. July 27, 1969
Pastor and Sister Banks were instilled as Pastor and Wife of Christian Faith. The installiation service was held at Jersulam Missionary Baptist Church, 2210 Tuam Street. Leon Everett served as minister. We shall never forget the many kindnesses shown to Christian Faith by Jersualem MBC from 1969 to 1974. Before we entered into our new office, Pastor Banks and Christian Faith used the facilities of Jersualem including a historical pool, cafeteria, and finance facilities. After 25 Years of faithful service. Sunday, January 1, 1995, our beloved Pastor Reverend William H. Banks went to be with the Lord. After months of prayer a pulpit search committee was formed. Reverend Roland E. Mouton Sr. was elected as Pastor on August 28, 1995 with Rev. F.N. Williams and Rev. Wiley Dunn. After his accpetance he occupied the pulpit the next Sunday which was September 3, 1995. An impressive Investitute Service was held November 12, 1995, with Rev. James W.E. Dixon II and the Northwest Community Baptist Church, charge to the pastor was given by Rev. D.Z. Cofield, Pastor of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. In 1996 the property on the West side of the church was purchased. Added to our church family was one minister and four deacons. They are repectively Dr. Timothy Simmons, Bro's Preston Cook, Walter Ervin, Onzie Jones & Melvin Tisdale. During this time, Pastor Mouton established "Disciplineship and Deacon's Family Ministries". After 17 years of faithful service, Saturday January 7, 2012 our beloved Pastor Roland Elvin Sr. went to be with the Lord. Feburary 17, 2013
Reverend Corey Sean Wilson was installed as Pastor of Christian Faith Misionary Baptist Churhc, with his wife Tangie Wilson. Sanuel Smith of Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church giving charge to the church memebership and Rev. Cofield giving charge to Rev. Corey Wilson. We continue to look forward to a bright futrue as we are led by the Holy Spirit. We are reminded of Psalms 37:25. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Our prayer to the Lord is that he continues to "Order Our Steps In His Word", as our legacy continues.
