Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Founded in 1933 in Linden New Jersey Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church has a rich history. It began as Mount Moriah Baptist Church with Pastor A R Ross. The original building was erected on land donated by Standard Oil Company. Pastor Ross served for sixteen years. After his retirement several other pastors led the congregation. In 1971 a fire partially destroyed the church building. However thanks to the dedication of Reverend Frazier and the church members it was fully restored. In 1973 the church’s name officially changed to Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church. The church established numerous ministries including Deacons Deaconess Trustees Missionary Floral Pastor’s Aide Ushers Adult and Youth Choirs Golden Age Culinary Scholarship and Youth Outreach. Reverend Ronald A Green Sr served as pastor from 1980 to 2015. His leadership saw the ordination of deacons confirmation of trustees licensing of ministers purchases of church vans scholarship funding for students annual donations for widows a housing program a childcare center and meetings for community groups. Today Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church continues its mission under the leadership of Reverend Barry E Wise II. Reverend Wise was installed as pastor in May 2015. He was born and raised within the church. He received his education at Penn State University Columbia University and New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He continues to build on the church’s legacy of faith service and community outreach. Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church stands as a testament to the enduring power of faith and community. It is a beacon of hope and a place of spiritual nourishment for many. Its story is one of perseverance resilience and unwavering dedication to serving God and others. The church continues to adapt and grow while holding fast to its core values. Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church is more than just a building. It’s a living testament to faith and fellowship a place where people gather grow and serve.