First African Baptist Church Sixth District was organized March 26, 1894 by the late Rev. Solomon T. Clanton. It was the result of a division from the Austerlitz Street Baptist over the choice of a pastor. When the church could not agree on the selection of a pastor, a small group of members left Austerlitz Street Baptist Church and organized the First African Baptist Church Sixth District. Rev. Solomon T. Clanton was elected as their pastor. Later two lots were purchased on the corner of LaSalle and Amelia Streets by Deacon Watts and donated to the congregation.
This small group erected a little church building on this tract of ground and started out to do the business for the King. The church made great strides under the leadership of Rev. Clanton, who served faithfully for several years. He tendered his resignation to become a principal of a high school in Selma, Alabama.
After Rev. Clanton's departure, the congregation chose Rev. Moses Jackson as their spiritual leader. This able minister served for several years until he was called home by Almighty God.
Rev. Clanton then returned home and assisted the church in the election of its new pastor, Rev. Harry Mahoney. This servant served until he was called from labor to reward. The helm then fell to Rev. James Mason, a traveling missionary who served for one year and then returned to his missionary work. He was then succeeded by the Rev. James Lewis who served for several years but because of ill health, he tendered his resignation. The Rev. Thomas Washington, a frequent visitor, was elected pastor. After three years of noble service, this prince of preachers was summoned to the Father's house.
Rev. Golden H. Hendricks succeeded Rev. Washington. After ten months of service, this excellent pastor resigned in favor of his friend, Rev. James A. Bingaman. Under the capable leadership of this eminent, outstanding, preacher, builder and pastor, the church progressed. During his administration, the old building was renovated, a large pavement debt was retired, and the membership was tremendously increased.
In 1940, Rev. Bingaman submitted his resignation to the body and accepted a call from the Antioch Church of Shreveport, Louisiana. The members then made a choice of Bro. Crispus S. Gordon; he was ordained and elected pastor of the church. Under Rev. Gordon's outstanding leadership:
Note burning ceremony was held on Sunday, October 10, 1943, this marked the first time the church had been debt free in fifty years.
Church bell was installed, Hammond organ was purchased and a piano.
June, 1953, Rev. Gordon led the congregation into the new Bingaman Memorial Education and Recreation Building (debt free).
October, 1957, a new edifice was completed at the cost of $100,000.00.
Acquisition of property adjacent to the church, installation of air conditioning equipment, carpeting, paneling, and another note burning ceremony on March 30, 1969.
In 1973, renovations to the church and the adjacent property were completed.
As Rev. Gordon worked to build the church, he aslo shephered the spiritual growth of the fellowship. During his tenure, the following auxillaries were added to the church:
Young Adult Choir
Hospitality Committee
State groups
Missionary Society and Circles
Rev. Gordon was called from labor to reward on Sunday, April 19, 1992. With fifty-two years of experience and dedicated service as pastor to his credit, it goes without saying that he left a wonderful legacy to First African.
Rev. William Brent was elected pastor on May 28, 1992, and installed on July 12, 192. Under his leadership more members began to tithe, as they continued to do the Lord's work. Pastor Brent resigned as pastor of First African on October 10, 1999.
Then, on Sunday, October 17, 1999, Rev. Moses S. Gordon II, preached his first sermon as interim pastor of First African Sixth District. On January 26, 2000, the church recommended Rev. Moses S. Gordon, II as the only candidate for the pastorate. On Sunday, February 27, 2000, he was unanimously elected as the 11th pastor in the history of the church.
As we celebrate the 112th Year Anniversary of our church, we are grateful that under Pastor Gordon's leadership, we are continuing in the work of the Lord. Although Hurricane Katrina gave us a devastating blow, we are still here on the corner of LaSalle and Amelia Streets. We are moving forward in the midst of it all. We are indebted to our predecessors for such noble foundation on which we continue to build.
Most of all, we are grateful that God has given us another opportunity to continue working for the Kingdom building. First African Baptist Church Sixth District where we are "Exalting the Savior, and Exhorting the Saints".
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