Our History
Founded in 1893, Antioch Baptist Church was the second African-American Baptist church established in Cleveland. Since its inception this Cleveland historical landmark has sought to provide public worship of God and benevolent outreach to the community. With a congregation of over 1,500 members, currently under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Todd C. Davidson, Antioch Baptist Church Cleveland spans 120 years of providing services to the community such as:
- Fellowship Fund: Emergency financial aid for rent, utilities, and food
- Credit Union: Operating since 1950 with over $3 million in assets
To expand and further develop community outreach social programs, Antioch Baptist Church formed the Antioch Development Corporation (ADC) in 2002. The ADC is a non-profit community development social enterprise that operates:
- AGAPE Program: HIV prevention education and testing
- Loaves & Fishes: Hot meal feeding center
- Bread of Life: Food Pantry
Our Affiliations:
Antioch Baptist Church affiliates with the American Baptist Churches USA, a body with 1.3 million members and more than 5,200 congregations. As American Baptists, Antioch firmly believes:
- American Baptist Churches: One of the most diverse Christian denominations today, with over 5,200 local congregations comprised of 1.3 million members across the United States and Puerto Rico.
- Cleveland Baptist Association: A regional office and integral member of the American Baptist Churches, USA (ABCUSA) with a current membership of thirty-eight churches in the greater Cleveland area.
- Greater Cleveland Congregations: A non-partisan coalition of faith communities and partner organizations in Cuyahoga County working together to build power for social justice.