Look around. Lindale Baptist Church at North Side stands as a testament to faith and community in Houston. It is located at 6615 Irvington Boulevard. But there is more to this place than meets the eye.
In 2015 Ecclesia sought space for expansion. Their downtown campus was reaching capacity. Two churches gifted their buildings to Ecclesia. This allowed them to continue ministry in their communities. Lindale was one of these locations.
After permits and the COVID-19 pandemic, revitalization began. The church sought partners to serve the Lindale community. Ecclesia plans to use this as a third campus. This will allow the community to gather and worship.
The Baptist denomination is the largest free church denomination. It has over forty-three million members worldwide. Nearly thirty-three million Baptists live in America. Baptist churches trace back to John Smyth. He started the Separatist Movement in 1608 in England. Baptists baptize adult believers. They do not baptize infants. Baptist denominations have congregational church governance. Each congregation governs itself.
Lindale Baptist Church has a bright future. It serves the Lindale community through partnerships. It will soon be a place for Sunday gatherings. Here people will worship together. Lindale Baptist Church is more than a building. It is a community. It is a place of faith. It is a place of service. Remember its story as you pass by.