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CHURCH HISTORY          

In 1947, Rev. J. W. Stoval and a body of believers in Jesus Christ met in  a  little frame house  in the  Oaklawn  community  of  Southeast  Ft. Worth. There a Church was organized and became known as Oaklawn Baptist Church.     

In 1955, the Church purchased land in the Eastwood community of Ft.  Worth  and  built  a  Church  on  Eastland  Street.  The  name  of  the Church was changed from Oaklawn Baptist Church to Eastland Street Baptist Church.     

In 1959, the work of the Lord continued, with the second unit of the building being completed, with educational facilities for 200 people.

In 1962, a new 500 seat auditorium was dedicated.  In the early 60’s, the congregation was a predominately white and middle-class church, which later became a pioneer of the most crucial frontier  in  the  world  –  The  Frontier  of  Human  Relationships.  The community  diversified  and  black  families  began  moving  into  the community.      

In the 80’s, a Day Care and a nursing home ministry was initiated.     

  In  the  1990’s,  the  Women’s  Mission  Ministry  evolved  greatly, providing food for the community, and later expanded and developed a separate ministry, Mission Hope: ESBC Food Bank in 2000.     

  Today,  the  church  continues  to  thrive  with  the  Children/Youth Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Usher Ministry, Culinary Ministry, Praise Dancers, Music Ministry, Media Ministry and more.      

Under the leadership of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ through our  Pastor,  Reverend  Darnell  Robinson, Sr.,  we  continue  to  press forward. We  face  a spiritual  challenge to be  a  light where  there  is darkness,  strength  where  there  is  weakness,  love  where  there  is hatred, and food where there is hunger – both physical and spiritual. We’ve come this far by faith, and we shall continue to move forward, being led by the Holy Spirit.

Whatever it takes for the cause of Christ; We Are Willing and Ready – Thanks Be To God!