DeLeonard Wade

New Hope Baptist – A Loving Church on Fire for the Lord

A loving and faithful membership on fire for Christ perfectly describes the New Hope Baptist Church of Los Angeles. The mid-sized congregation has joyfully spread the Gospel for the past 115 years and they don’t intend to slow down. Parishioners worship in the historic edifice located on a manicured campus at 5200 South Central Avenue in South L.A. The expansive building, designed by the renowned African American architect, Paul Revere Williams, features a spacious sanctuary, lighted baptismal pool, sectional choir loft and offices for the pastor, administrative staff and church auxiliaries. Although the complex is impressive, it’s the people –