Rev. Patrick L. Turner, November 2025- Present
​2025: Elected as the Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Victor-LaMonte Lane, 2013-2022
Major Accomplishments:
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2015: the church adopted the mission statement “the church where the word is made flesh”.
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Updated buildings and sanctuary.
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2017: led our 100th Anniversary: “An Open Door which no one can shut”.
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COVID-pandemic years, 2020-2022: Despite mandated government shutdowns, Rev. Lane kept Macedonia's doors open during the pandemic. He also streamed live weekly service via YouTube.
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2022: Pastor Lane resigned.
Interim and Supply Pastors
Pastors:​
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March thru October 2025: Rev. Terrance Carroll was elected and served as interim pastor.
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2024: Rev. Larron Jackson was elected and served as interim pastor.
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2023: Rev. Tracy Smith was elected and served as interim pastor.
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2022-2023: Rev. Dwight Seawood was elected and served as interim pastor.
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2012-2013: Rev. Rodney G Perry Sr. was elected and served as supply minister.
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2010-2012: Rev. Dwayne Moore assumed the position of Sr. Associate Minister.
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2007-2010: Rev. Willard C Johnson was elected and served as interim pastor.
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1923-1948: Five temporary pastors.
Rev. Dr. Paul M. Martin, 1990-2007
Major Accomplishments: Led MBCD to the forefront of history redeeming our community.
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Purchased a 4plex apartment building for senior tenants. The 4plex is called Katie Cutler Manor.
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Created the Edna Fontanella Wells Historical Society: named in honor of Mrs. Wells, the oldest charter until her homegoing in 1997.
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Participated in Habitat for Humanity.
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Created a scholarship for deserving students.
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2007: Rev. Dr. Martin retired as senior pastor.
Rev. Dr. Paul M. Martin
Rev. John B. Morris, 1969-1988
Rev. John B. Morris
Major Accomplishments:
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1969: Rev. John B Morris became the Sr. Pastor. Under his leadership several ministries were implemented
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1979: Led a spirit-filled service to celebrate the liquidation of the church mortgage: four years ahead of schedule.
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January 15, 1981: Hosts the city of Denver's first celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. The event, which began at MBCD, included a march, rally, and parade.
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1988: Rev. Morris passed away seven years later.
Rev. Joseph L. Griffin, 1954-1968
Major Accomplishments: Led the church in purchasing current location. Fought for Civil Rights.
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Purchased the current sanctuary at 3240 Adams St., for $100,000 less than the appraised price.
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March 3, 1963, a snowy Sunday morning, we marched to our new home at 3240 Adams St. Our current location is certified and listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.
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Networked with and hosted panels by prominent Civil Rights activist to advance the rights of Black people.
Rev. Joseph L. Griffin
Rev. A.G. Kendrick, 1949-1954
Rev. A.G. Kendrick
Major Accomplishments:
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Led congregation in paying off church mortgage.
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Renovated church.
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Purchased parsonage.
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Rev. C.A. Miller, 1917-1922
Major Accomplishments: Organized and founded church.
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1917: Reverend C.A. Miller organized Baptist Mission Church.
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Later, the church was renamed, Macedonia Baptist Church.
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1922: Reverend Miller resigned.
