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Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church

5856 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637-1108

About Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church


Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church is a Baptist Missionary Association of America parish located at 5856 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637-1108. The Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church parish office answers at +17736676020.

he Reverend Michael Runnels, Pastor Worship Schedule: Sundays 8:00am & 10:30am Church School: Sundays 9:00am-10:15am Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 6:00pm Bible Study: Wednesdays 11:00am & Thursdays 7:00pm Feed the Hungry: Saturdays 10:00am Our Mission: To Find the Lost, Disiple the Found, Discover their Gifts, Match them to Ministry, and Transform the World. Our Motto: Every Member in Ministry!

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Where is Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church located?


Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church is located at 5856 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637-1108. The building sits at coordinates 41.78250, -87.60273, placing it in Chicago, IL 60637-1108.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church


The ZIP code 60637 area around Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church is home to 51,145 residents with a median household income of $37,247 and a median age of 31.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

51,145 Residents in ZIP 60637
31.2 Median age
$37,247 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church


Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.

  • Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
  • Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
  • Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church


What denomination is Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church?
This parish is part of the Baptist Missionary Association of America tradition.
Where is Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church located?
The parish is located at 5856 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637-1108.

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