New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Church In the early 1930’s, the late Reverend J. W. Some of the organizers of the church included Bro. Joe Mason, Bro. Prather, Bro. Wallace Sanders, Bro. John Moore.

Powell, along with a small band of Christians were inspired by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to come together and erect an edifice to glorify the Lord in. John Beard, Bro. George Dewey, (all deacons), Sis. Nancy Sanders, Sis. Lelia Smith, Sis. Rosa Weston, Bro. Son Carr and Bro. After the death of the founder, Rev. Powell, the congregation elected several ministers to feed our souls the word of

God; they were, Rev. Jones, Rev. Frank Mayfield, Rev. Sanford, Rev. Edward and Rev Dawson. In 1959, the congregation elected Rev. Booker T. Higgins as leader of this Christian flock. At various periods of time during the church’s existence, we found the need to worship at various locations. The first building, constructed of wood and tar paper, couldn’t withstand the elements; wind, rain, and cold weather. The membership held it services at St. Luke Baptist Church and J. Wilson Funeral Home during the construction of a new edifice at 1497 Gold Avenue. After the election of Rev. B. T. Higgins, and under his leadership, the congregation voted to build a new edifice on this site. The congregation co-worshipped with the Pillow Street C. M. E. Church for three months while the new edifice was being built. On September 19, 1960 the congregation marched from Pillow Street back to the new building at 1497 Gold Avenue. The congregation voted to change the name of the new building from Peter;s Rock M. Church to New Friendship M. C. On March 8, 1995, the Lord called our dear Pastor Higgins to rest. On January 14, 1996 our present pastor, Rev. Paul K Reed, was elected to serve as our spiritual leader and was duly installed on September 15, 1996. Pastor Reed is a leader with a great vision. Under his leadership a bigger edifice has been erected at our present location, 1490 Gold, directly across the street from 1497 Gold. The church continues to grow spiritually, financially, and numerically. We are humbly grateful for God’s marvelous blessings bestowed on our church, our rich heritage and renewed determination to reap a great harvest of souls to bring glory and honor to our Lord.

09/06/2026

Location: New Friendship Baptist Church, 1490 Gold Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38106

09/05/2026

Melvia "Chick" Rodgers - Stone Soul Picnic

🎉 THE CELEBRATION BEGINS TOMORROW! 🎉Tomorrow, we officially kick off our 30 Years of Pastoral Excellence & 35 Years of P...
09/05/2026

🎉 THE CELEBRATION BEGINS TOMORROW! 🎉

Tomorrow, we officially kick off our 30 Years of Pastoral Excellence & 35 Years of Preaching Celebration! 🙌🏾🎊

Join us at The Ship as we honor and celebrate our beloved Pastor Paul & Co-Pastor Debra Reed for their years of faithful leadership, service, and dedication to God’s people. ❤️⛪️

And we’re starting this incredible celebration with a powerful Word from our very own Executive Pastor, Dr. Kevin Patterson, Jr. 🔥

📅 Tomorrow | Sunday, September 6
⏰ 9:55 AM
📍 1490 Gold Ave., Memphis, TN 38106

Come expecting! Come ready to worship! Come celebrate what God has done and what He is still doing! 🙌🏾

30 Years of Pastoral Excellence. 35 Years of Preaching. One faithful God! 🎉🔥

🚢 Are you aboard The Ship?

NewFriendshipMBC

09/05/2026

Stone Soul Picnic

🎶🔥 THE SHIP IS TAKING IT TO THE STONE SOUL PICNIC! 🔥🎶Come out and support the Ship Singers TODAY at 3:15 PM as they bles...
09/05/2026

🎶🔥 THE SHIP IS TAKING IT TO THE STONE SOUL PICNIC! 🔥🎶

Come out and support the Ship Singers TODAY at 3:15 PM as they bless the Stone Soul Picnic with their amazing sound! 🙌🏾🎤

And don’t miss our amazing and talented member, Melvia “Chick” Rodgers, taking the stage at 5:55 PM! 👏🏾🎶🔥

📍 New Salem MBC
2237 S. Parkway E.
Memphis, TN 38114

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come show The Ship some love! 🚢❤️ We’ll see you there!

Let’s pack it out and support our own! 🙌🏾🎤🔥

09/04/2026
09/03/2026

🚨 DON’T GET OUT OF LINE! 🚨

Stay where God put you. 🙏🏾 Sometimes we get frustrated with the position we’re in and start trying to move ahead of God—but there’s purpose in the placement!

Trust His timing. Trust His process. Trust His plan. 💯✨

Stay in your lane. Stay in position. Stay where God put you! 🙌🏾

✨🥂 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🥂✨The celebration of 30 Years of Pastoral Excellence is getting GALA-ready! 🖤🤍✨Join us for an un...
09/02/2026

✨🥂 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🥂✨

The celebration of 30 Years of Pastoral Excellence is getting GALA-ready! 🖤🤍✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor our beloved Pastors Paul & Debra Reed for 30 years of faithful pastoral leadership and service. 🙏🏾❤️

🎉 30th Pastoral Anniversary GALA
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Memphis Marriott East
5795 Poplar Avenue | Memphis, TN 38119

🎶 Live Entertainment: Chick Rodgers & Carlos Strong
🎧 DJ Chuuuch
👗 Attire: Semi-Formal Black & White

🎟️ Tickets:
$100 per person
$760 per table of 8

Don’t miss this elegant evening of faith, fellowship, music, and celebration! 🥂✨

Get your tickets and make plans to celebrate with us!

09/01/2026

🎉 THE COUNTDOWN IS OVER! 🎉

✨ HELLO SEPTEMBER! ✨ And what a month we have ahead at The Ship! 🚢💜

We are officially celebrating 30 Years of Pastoral Excellence & 35 Years of Preaching, honoring our very own Pastor Paul & Co-Pastor Debra Reed! 🙌🏾🎉

September is filled with powerful worship, amazing guest preachers, and moments of celebration as we honor the legacy, leadership, and impact of our shepherds!

📅 SEPTEMBER CELEBRATION LINEUP:
🔹 Sept. 6 | 9:55 AM — Dr. Kevin Patterson, Jr.
🔹 Sept. 13 | 9:55 AM — Bishop Sylvester Poole
🔹 Sept. 20 | 9:55 AM — Pastor Lisa Knowles Smith, honoring Co-Pastor Debra Reed
🔹 Sept. 27 | 9:55 AM — Dr. Frank E. Ray, Sr. — Official Sunday
🔹 Sept. 27 | 3:00 PM — Bishop Kevin B. Willis, Sr.

This is more than a celebration—it’s a testimony of faithfulness, service, leadership, and God’s grace! ❤️‍🔥

Come celebrate with us all month long at The Ship! 🚢

Happy September! The celebration starts NOW! 🎊

🌅 MORNING THOUGHT:How Do I Remain Joyful in Dry Seasons? 🌵🙌🏾Dry seasons don’t mean you have to lose your joy! 💛 Co-Pasto...
09/01/2026

🌅 MORNING THOUGHT:
How Do I Remain Joyful in Dry Seasons? 🌵🙌🏾

Dry seasons don’t mean you have to lose your joy! 💛 Co-Pastor Debra Reed gave us some key reminders on how to keep our joy when life feels dry.

The season may change, but God never does! 🙏🏾🔥

So today, choose joy. Keep trusting. Keep believing. Keep praising! Your joy is still yours! 💃🏾🙌🏾

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1490 Gold Avenue
Memphis, TN
38106

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6:30pm - 8pm
Sunday 9:55am - 12pm

Telephone

+19017749324

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