20th Pastoral Anniversary Gala

Chase Center on the Riverfront

815 Justison Street, 19801, Wilmington, DE, United States

Dr. Christopher Curry

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Ezion Fair Baptist Church, located at 1400 B Street, is unique in that there has only been four Pastors in our first 100-years. The church was organized as a mission in 1919, and met at 313 South Heald Street (Southbridge), under the auspices of the late Reverend Jessie G. Givens, founding Pastor. The church flourished and in 1920, the Sunday School was organized. On March 27, 1927, a council of Baptist Churches was convened and Ezion Fair Church was ordained as a Baptist Church. The church immediately ran into its first hardship, which was rapid growth. The saints responded to the call of worship and the French Street location was purchased through and by the favor of God.In 1930, the Reverend Jessie G. Givens was the recognized founder and First Pastor. Growth continued to spread, so the organizing of auxiliaries, such as the Pastors Aid Club, Missionary Circle, and Choirs were in demand. Reverend Givens served from 1919 to 1950.In 1951, God sent another great leader in the name of Reverend Jimmy L. Henry. Visionary and Humble are but a few words to describe this awesome Man of God. It was under his leadership in 1974, when God blessed Ezion Fair to tear-down and erect a complete new building. Seven years later, on August 23, 1981, Ezion Fair Church Family not only paid the full $225,000.00 of the mortgage, but it was paid five years earlier than planned.In 1982, once again God responded to the prayers of His people and sent the Ezion Fair Church Family Reverend Rufus R. Johnson. Powerful and passionate are the adjectives that describe Reverend Johnson. The church continued to grow and move forward under his leadership. Reverend Johnson showed Ezion Fair Church Family what a miracle looked like, as he continued to spread the gospel against incredible odds.In 2005, the current Pastor, Reverend Dr. Christopher T. Curry arrived as God’s Joshua to Ezion Fair & the community. Currently Ezion Fair Church is experiencing rapid growth. Over 45 new ministries and activities are going on to support an “Urban Agenda” that addresses the total person. Our Vision is simple, “Saving ALL Souls for the Savior! In July of 2009, Ezion Fair Baptist Church purchased a new campus at 1400 B Street (Southbridge section of the City of Wilmington), and have completed: the Worship Center, Classrooms, Conference Space, the Art’s Center and A 300+ Multi-purpose space, with a “Performance Arts” stage. The church operates/owns a 5-Star Daycare center, with 15- professional employees. In June of 2019, Ezion Fair Baptist Church opened its 28,000 sq. ft. Wholeness Center. Since 2005, the congregation has grown to over 3,000 members. The success is contributed to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the “Total Person.”