Welcome to Antioch Baptist Church of Cleveland.
We are a welcoming environment for
all people to grow, serve, and belong.
We are a church grounded in Christian education, centered on thriving worship and arts, and committed to serving the entire community.
130 years ago, Cleveland, Ohio’s Antioch Baptist Church cemented itself as one of the country's most revered and innovative Black churches.
What people are saying about us …
"Antioch has always been my family church ... it holds a lot of very precious memories and will always be a very important part of my life." - Sheila T.
"I've been at Antioch all of my life! They are my family!" - Angelia V.
"I joined Antioch in 1963 ... a lot has changed over all these years, but I would never want to be anywhere else." - Renee M.
"Antioch has always been my family church ... it holds a lot of very precious memories and will always be a very important part of my life." - Sheila T. "I've been at Antioch all of my life! They are my family!" - Angelia V. "I joined Antioch in 1963 ... a lot has changed over all these years, but I would never want to be anywhere else." - Renee M.
"Antioch has an outstanding legacy! Keep it going, church family!" - Tanya T.
"I love the different ministries that I belong to and all of the beautiful people there." - Ernestine E.
"I've been a member of this great church since the age of 17. It's a beautiful place of worship." - Ronald C.
"Antioch has an outstanding legacy! Keep it going, church family!" - Tanya T. "I love the different ministries that I belong to and all of the beautiful people there." - Ernestine E. "I've been a member of this great church since the age of 17. It's a beautiful place of worship." - Ronald C.
"Services at Antioch are great!" - Edgar J.
"Regardless of where one may relocate, Antioch leaves an indelible memory." - Sandra P.
"Antioch has been my family church since migrating from Alabama." - Paul H.
"Services at Antioch are great!" - Edgar J. "Regardless of where one may relocate, Antioch leaves an indelible memory." - Sandra P. "Antioch has been my family church since migrating from Alabama." - Paul H.
Our ministries.
Our ministries are abundant at Antioch Baptist Church, so we have organized them under five themes, known as our T.O.W.E.R. ministries.
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The Teach Ministry seeks to teach how you think, look, and act like Christ. At Antioch, there are Christian education programs for all ages and walks of life, as well as in-person and virtual classes and workshops.
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The Outreach Ministry coordinates programming and events that serve the Fairfax and Greater Cleveland community, including the Loaves and Fishes program that serves more than 200 hot meals every single week. The Outreach Ministry also includes the church’s Social Justice Action Ministry.
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The Worship Ministry oversees the worship and pastoral experience at Antioch Baptist Church, including the robust Clergy Ministry and the church’s Worship and Arts Ministry, which includes the various church choirs, as well as dance, and other arts ministries.
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The Evangelism Ministry at Antioch Baptist Church seeks to “take the Gospel to the whole world” (Acts 1:8), including annual events like Fall Revival, the Hallo-lujah Festival, and weekly Bible studies.
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The Relationship Ministry provides small group ministries where members can find a place to connect, belong, grow, and serve at Antioch – and within the community. Ministries include Family Life, Greeters, and Health and Wellness, among others.
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Meet our Senior Pastor.
Meet our new senior pastor,
Rev. Dr. Napoleon J. Harris V, Lady Sherma Harris, and the entire Harris family.
Featured events and programs.
What’s happening this week at Antioch.
Whether you join us in-person or online, you can join our thriving worship and arts ministry, attend any of our Christian education classes, volunteer with one of our outreach ministries, or simply fellowship with others in the church. However you choose to become involved, you become a part of the loving and welcoming Antioch church family.
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