The beginning of a New Church: Pastor Brooks of St. James Missionary Baptist Church had all the members of the New Church to sign their names as a sign of their intent to be members. This new Church would be named Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Thomas E. Hunter, Sr. was called as pastor.

2 Corinthians 8:3-5 is the churches theme - an Unusual Church
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in their service to the Lord’s people. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: they gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.

The church was held in an old warehouse for the first 2 years and then came to be in the Andrew Jackson Boys & Girls Club at 916 16th Ave. North, Nashville TN 37208. Where they are today.

Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church is what Pastor Hunter calls “A Community Church.” Their goal is to immerse the church into the community. By walking alongside the people in the community.

During the week the Boys & Girls club reaches approximately 220 children, Nehemiah MBC sponsors 8-10 youth to attend.

On Friday - Sunday the church serves the community through providing food to around 375 families. Along with the feeding, they offer education and mentoring.

Being a community based church, Nehemiah MBC, has several programs geared to the community. Circle of Hope (Narcotics Anonymous), Humble Hands Nashville (Women’s Transitional Home).

They have partnered with Hermitage Hills church to begin a Bible Study in the jail.

Recently, Nehemiah MBC was able to receive a gift of a portable stage from Tusculum Hills BC which has been a tremendous benefit for them. Partnering with other churches so they can reach their community is a wonderful way to show Kingdom work.

Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church
Love Exemplified Through Action.
Facebook: @Nehemiahmbc.TN
Website: Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church https://nm-s.faithlifesites.com

This Church Spotlight was originally published in the June 2022 edition of the Baptist Beacon. If you would like for your church to be featured, please call the NBA offices at (615) 259-3034 or email JoAnn Howard.