Vision:
Empowering all for the Kingdom of God!

Mission:

To teach and transform individuals by the power of God’s Spirit. To provide refuge and services to improve the well-being of all those in and connected with this church and surrounding community, who will assist in the restoration and liberation of marred and broken vessels in the community and world.

Our Values

Bible-centered preaching and teaching
People and Family     
Servant Leadership (Pastor)
Christian Education for all ages 
Committed Christian Discipleship
Giving Time/Talent/Tithes                 
Praise and Worship
Fellowship and Community
Evangelism
The Bible as God’s Holy Word

Our Leaders & Ministry Team

Rev. Dr. Johannon Tate

Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Johannon R. Tate was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. His religious and spiritual foundation was cultivated at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. C. V. Jetter. After returning from the Navy he served in many areas of the church, and continued his education, completing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees. These experiences prepared him for his call to the ministry.

Pastor Johannon and First Lady Kori Tate

Associates

Minister Marion Coates

Associate Minister

Rev. Dr. Celeste Didlick-Davis

Associate Minister

Rev. Dr. Wanza Jackson-Mitchell

Associate Minister

Rev. EJ Junior


Associate Minister

Rev. Orlando Moore

Associate Minister

Deacons

Nelson Hart
AC Mitchell
Gene Snow (not pictured)

Deaconess

Marcia Cooper, Murthene Johnson, Nichelle Johnson, Michele Dunn, Edna Richardson, Sharon Barnes, and Phyllis Hunter  

Katherine Snow (not pictured)

Trustees

Yolanda Hart, Cheryl Maxwell, Walt Dunn, William Richardson, Teryl Pendergrass, and Gloria Blue

Ministry Support Staff

Gloria Blue

Secretary

Twaunte Knight

Minister of Music

Teryl Pendergrass

Church Clerk

Algie Williams

Custodian

Our Story

We celebrate that New Era has maintained an unbroken tradition of instilling within every generation, since our founding, the Biblical duty to make certain that the next generation hears about the mighty acts of God. Our story begins with a group of 19 men and women who held Sunday School in their homes. This fellowship led to a series of meetings about starting a church in the Middletown community of Oakwood. On the evening of December 1, 1921, these charter members held the official meeting to organize the NEW ERA BAPTIST CHURCH in Middletown, Ohio. At that time there was not a Black church near the Oakwood neighborhood. Two years later in 1923, New Era was incorporated.

Since 1921, New Era members have taken bold steps to lay a foundation that ensured the church’s continuity for more than 100 years. While our eternal mission from God over time remained unchanged, the methods, resources, and tools used were appropriate for the time. We’re still moving forward to stay connected and keep all local ministries active and thriving. To God be the Glory.

Please contact us for more information about our history.  

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