WHO WE ARE

ABOUT US

"THE CHURCH THAT LOVES PEOPLE"

Our Story

The MAIN STREET CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, formerly called the Little Red Church and later South Main Church of God in Christ, was organized in approximately 1928 under the leadership of Elder W. H. Smallwood. In 1932, during the administration of Superintendent W. Washington and Overseer Hightower, Elder Smallwood and Elder Jackson of Crossett, Arkansas exchanged works as Elder Smallwood accepted the work in Crossett, Arkansas and Elder Jackson became Pastor of South Main Street Church. After several years and a successful pastorate, Pastor Jackson resigned and between 1940-1970 several God-fearing and capable men pastored South Main Church of God in Christ:
  • Elder Arthur Tiggs
  • Elder T.J. Kinlow
  • Elder F. E. Reed

However on June 6, 1970 Jurisdictional Bishop L.T. Walker appointed Elder Joe Louis Stocker as pastor of the South Main Church of God in Christ at which time the name was changed to Main Street Church of God in Christ. Under Pastor Stocker’s leadership the church grew spiritually and the membership increase exponentially. The physical structure was completely renovated – including the expansion of the sanctuary, restrooms, the installation of the baptistery, and the addition of a five-classroom educational wing, offices, nursery and a dining facility. 

We are "The Church that Loves People" and together we are GROWING Forward.
 

After 47 years of faithful service to the Main Street Church and 20+ years as Superintendent of Pine Bluff District #1, Superintendent went on to be with the Lord in November 2017.

After several months without a resident pastor, in February of 2018 Jurisdictional Bishop Jewel R. Withers Jr. appointed Elder Brandon R. Clay Servant Leader of the Main Street Church.  Main Street is indeed a blessed church with a rich history, a bright future, and a monumental assignment to reach the lost and hurting of the city Pine Bluff and surrounding areas with the love of Jesus Christ. 

WHO WE ARE

WHAT WE BELIEVE

"THE CHURCH THAT LOVES PEOPLE"

Statement Of Faith

We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.

We believe that there is only One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit.

We believe in the blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return.

We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ.

We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.

We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.

We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.

We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world.

WHO WE ARE

MISSION AND VISION

"THE CHURCH THAT LOVES PEOPLE"

Mission Statement

We exist to EVANGELIZE the lost and EMPOWER and EQUIP the saints for the building of the Kingdom and for the glory of God.
Matthew 28:19-20
 

Vision Statetment

To impact and influence individuals, families, and communities through loving channels to live abundant lives on earth in preparation for eternal life with Christ.

Now that we have told you WHO WE ARE, tell us about you.