The Pastors
Building A Strong Future
From A Firm Foundation:
Mount Carmel Baptist Church organized in 1882 has existed in
the West Philadelphia Area for 119 years. Church History
must be based on leadership and direction from the pastor.
Each pastor in Mount Carmel's history had a vision of the
Church based on the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ and his promise of eternal life.
"Where there is no vision, the people perish: ....Proverbs
29:18
The History of Mount Carmel can be divided into several
distinctive periods.
A. The Founding Period, Lay Founders and Ordained Ministers
Finding a place and organizing the Church Lay Founders,
1882-1887 Rev. Lewis Tyler, 1888-1892 Rev. Napper H. Hester,
1894-1901 Rev. Lewis G. Jordan, 1901-1903 Rev. C .C.
Coleman, 1904-1910 Rev. Daniel W. Wisher, 1911-1912
B. The Period of Stability - Rev. T.D. Atkins, 1913 to 1932
Completing the Church Building and increasing the membership
C. The Period of Expansion - Rev. Doctor Dennie W. Hoggard,
1933 to 1964 Expanding Church Programs, increasing
membership, improving living conditions and establishing
historical precedents
D. The Campbell Years - Rev. Doctor Albert F. Campbell, 1966
to 2005 and Beyond-—.
- "A People In Pilgrimage"
- "A Vision For The Mission"
- "A Revolutionary Church Engaged In Revolutionary Services
To Make A Difference"
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church is to Teach,
Preach, and Interpret the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through
the Power of The Holy Spirit, we will strive to convert the
lost and build up the Body of Christ. We will further
endeavor to eradicate mis-education, prejudices, and all
forms of Discrimination and their effects.
In order to accomplish this as a community of faith, we must
collectively strive to holistically meet the spiritual,
physical, emotional, social, and economic needs of our
membership and community. "Until the kingdoms of this world
become the Kingdom of Our Lord", and Savior Jesus Christ ...
"And He shall reign forever and ever."