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Official Page of Central Missionary Baptist Church; founded in 1883 by the Rev. Dr. L. T. Christma Christmas and built by former slaves. Dr. Henry Tupper. Dr. J. C.

Central Missionary Baptist Church was founded in 1883 by the Rev. In 1883 and declared " On this rock we will build our church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." The church is recognized by the "Wilmington Historic Society" as the oldest structured Baptist African American Church in the city. There are a few older ones however they have been rebuilt; Central has the oldest origin

al structure from 1883 and 95% original. The church has a pew donated by the founder of Shaw University in 1883, the late Rev. An historic former pastor was Rev. Allen Kirk a target of the white supremacy group was the pastor of Central in 1898 during the massacre. Rev. Kirk is the author of "A Statement of Facts Concerning the Bloody Riot in Wilmington, N. Of Interest to Every Citizen of the United States". Kirk served as the head of the Ministerial Alliance in 1898 and gave Alex Manly to start the press. Rev Kirk was the target of the white supremacy group during the 1898 Massacre. For a copy of his statement visit: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/kirk/kirk.html . Among our many prominent pastors include the last Rev. Dr. Boone - Rev. Allen Kirk -. The first black board member of New Hanover Regional Hospital included life long member ; the late Deacon E. M. Butler and the late Deacon James Faison Sr. the grandfather of the Honorable Judge James Faison III. The late Dr. Roane was also a former lifetime member of Central and was the first black resident physician at New Hanover Regional Hospital. Numerous commencement services were held at Central Baptist Church for graduates nurses of Community Hospital that was once located across from the church before integrated with New Hanover Memorial Hospital. Former member the last Attorney Bond assisted the late Dr. Eaton in filing the desegregation lawsuit in New Hanover County.

05/31/2026

05/26/2026

This Memorial Day, I am also reflecting on the life and legacy of my father, 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗛. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗝𝗿.

After graduating from 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 in 1946, he enlisted in the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 and served in Japan under General Douglas MacArthur. He later attended 𝗔&𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗔&𝗧 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, where he continued his service through Army ROTC and was honorably discharged as a 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁.

My father’s life taught me the importance of faith, discipline, education, patriotism, and service to others.

His example continues to shape the values I carry with me today.

𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗛. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗜𝗜𝗜

05/10/2026

Honor Mother's Day in the African Tradition. In this culture, every day is Mother's Day. Continue the celebration !!!

06/30/2025

In Loving Memory of Ernest Nathaniel Simpson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ernest Nathaniel Simpson, 66 of Currie, NC. Ernest went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025. He has joined the heavenly choir, where we know “There will be singing over there” Please continue to pray for the Simpson family and the Currie community. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.

05/13/2025

View Rev. Sampson Lemon, Jr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/08/2025

11/22/2024

Address

702 Red Cross Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Telephone

(910) 763-2436

Website

http://www.centralmissionarybaptist.com/

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