In 1930, Rev. Clarence Mickens along with a group of like-minded believers founded and organized what is now the First Corinthian Baptist Church. In 1932, after observing the progress of the new church, Rev. Mickens resigned as Pastor in order to establish other churches. The late Rev. Kennedy was the new successor to the pastorate. Under his leadership the congregation was able to secure their first permanent church home at 772 North 38th Street. Rev. Kennedy’s tenure as pastor was brief as he relinquished his pastorate to return to Virginia. The church was without a shepherd for a short time. Rev. Thomas Cowan, pastor of Warren Street Baptist Church agreed to have joint services with First Corinthian. The Lord blessed the two churches and they merged under the name of First Corinthian. Rev. Cowan died suddenly in 1935.
On December 23, 2004, the Lord in His sovereign power, called Pastor Silas Thomas home to his reward. The church continued on for two years under the leadership of Chairman Jesse J. Moses. He was assisted in this tremendous undertaking by Reverend Vernel McDonald and the ministerial team of First Corinthian. On Sunday, January 7, 2007, the third generation of Thomas preachers began his pastoral duties. Under the REVEREND DENNIS EARL THOMAS, the church continues to thrive and draw more souls unto the Lord! After leading the First Corinthian “Love Family” to new spiritual heights, Pastor Dennis Earl Thomas was called by the Lord from labor to rest on December 7, 2018. The First Corinthian Baptist Church is currently led by Deacon Board, Robert Bonner, Jr., Chairman of Deacon Board. He is assisted by Reverend Gayle E. Taylor who oversees the ministerial staff.
‘We are Striving to Make Our Church Family, Your Church Family and Our Church Home, Your Church Home!’
Deacon Robert Bonner Jr.
Chairman
Deacon Bernard Curtis
Vice Chairman
Deacon Lamar Fields Sr.
Secretary
Deacon Gary Rosier
Treasurer
Deacon Charles Milbourne
Chaplain
Deacon Jesse J. Moses
Chairman Emeritus
Trustee Kevin Mahoner
Chairman
Trustee LaTanya Knox
Vice Chairman
Trustee Pearlethia Lowery
Secretary
Trustee Alicia Ferguson
Assistant Secretary
Trustee James Givens
Treasurer
Trustee Pinkey Lucas
Chaplain
Deaconess Linae Jones
President
Deaconess Marilyn Jeter
Vice President
Deaconess C. Ernestine Robinson
Secretary
Deaconess Marsha Hayes
Assistant Secretary
Deaconess Robin Fields
Treasurer
Deaconess Lola Powell
Chaplain
Trustee Aide Denise Coston
President
Trustee Aide Annie Ellsion
Vice President
Trustee Aide Amy Mahoner
Secretary
Trustee Deborah Roberts
Treasurer
Trustee Claudia Lloyd
Chaplain
Reverend Gayle E. Taylor
Minister of Christian Education
Reverend Michael Bush
Evangelist Shirley Flowers
Reverend Dr. Sharon Gramby-Sobukwe
Reverend Jonathan Jones
Minister Charles Pearson
Minister Gerald Wesson
MIT Lynn Ferguson
MIT Sharon Johnson
MIT Guy Napper
MIT Jacquetta Thomas