In 1993, Rev. Pounds resigned as Pastor and on July 6, 1993, Rev. Kenneth W. Paramore was called as Pastor. Under his leadership we experienced growth in every aspect of the ministry and completed Phase III of our building plans through the erection of the Gus Johnson Community Center (GJCC).
GJCC was completed and opened for business in January, 2000 which allowed United to own and operate its own non-profit community development corporation. GJCC had a full service early childhood development and infant center (Kidz Kollege and Bright Beginnings) and operated an adult day service program (Nu Horizons). We also established Royal Christian Academy, a Christian primary school. These endeavors allowed United to offer quality careers and employment opportunities to its members as well as the community at large.
In April 2006, the sanctuary underwent a complete renovation with the replacement of everything from the carpet and pews to light fixtures and pulpit furniture. Sunday worship services were held at the John S. Knight Center until renovation completion in August of the same year.
On December 31, 2008, Rev. Paramore resigned as the pastor of United Baptist Church.
United again underwent challenging times but through prayer and perseverance under the leadership of Deacon Wise Moore, Jr., United once again withstood the the test of time until Rev. Kevin G. Rushing was called as Pastor on June 3, 2010. Pastor Rushing’s vision of rebuilding, “physically, spiritually, mentally, and collectively,” has allowed us to turn our motto of, “saving Souls and Salvaging Lives,” into our mission taking the church outside of the four walls and into the community to share the love of Christ with the lost and the broken.
The expansion of our Christian Education Department now allows us to offer Sunday School Courses to meet the needs of various age groups within the body of Christ by offering relevant curriculum designed specifically for them. Our Outreach Ministry has also expanded providing more than 150 families each year with gift cards to purchase Thanksgiving dinner. our adoption of and involvement in our community schools Schumacher CLC and Buchtel CLC are other examples of our ministry’s involvement in the community.
We’ve also begun health initiatives that include the West Akron 5k Walk/Run and Minority Health Fair which are both held annually.
Pastor Rushing’s love of the Lord is evident in all that he says and does and we will continue to follow him as he follows Christ knowing that the best is yet to come.
GJCC was completed and opened for business in January, 2000 which allowed United to own and operate its own non-profit community development corporation. GJCC had a full service early childhood development and infant center (Kidz Kollege and Bright Beginnings) and operated an adult day service program (Nu Horizons). We also established Royal Christian Academy, a Christian primary school. These endeavors allowed United to offer quality careers and employment opportunities to its members as well as the community at large.
In April 2006, the sanctuary underwent a complete renovation with the replacement of everything from the carpet and pews to light fixtures and pulpit furniture. Sunday worship services were held at the John S. Knight Center until renovation completion in August of the same year.
On December 31, 2008, Rev. Paramore resigned as the pastor of United Baptist Church.
United again underwent challenging times but through prayer and perseverance under the leadership of Deacon Wise Moore, Jr., United once again withstood the the test of time until Rev. Kevin G. Rushing was called as Pastor on June 3, 2010. Pastor Rushing’s vision of rebuilding, “physically, spiritually, mentally, and collectively,” has allowed us to turn our motto of, “saving Souls and Salvaging Lives,” into our mission taking the church outside of the four walls and into the community to share the love of Christ with the lost and the broken.
The expansion of our Christian Education Department now allows us to offer Sunday School Courses to meet the needs of various age groups within the body of Christ by offering relevant curriculum designed specifically for them. Our Outreach Ministry has also expanded providing more than 150 families each year with gift cards to purchase Thanksgiving dinner. our adoption of and involvement in our community schools Schumacher CLC and Buchtel CLC are other examples of our ministry’s involvement in the community.
We’ve also begun health initiatives that include the West Akron 5k Walk/Run and Minority Health Fair which are both held annually.
Pastor Rushing’s love of the Lord is evident in all that he says and does and we will continue to follow him as he follows Christ knowing that the best is yet to come.
From Then to Now: A Century of God's Faithfulness
