About New Bethel Baptist Church
New Bethel Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Detroit, Michigan located at 8430 Linwood St, Detroit, MI 48206. New Bethel Baptist Church was founded in 1963. As of April 2026, New Bethel Baptist Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 115 Google reviews. The New Bethel Baptist Church parish office answers at +13138945788.
ew Bethel Baptist Church is a Baptist church located at 8430 C. L. Franklin Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan. It is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA. Founded in 1932, the church was led by C. L. Franklin from 1946 until 1979 and was at the center of the civil rights movement in Detroit.
New Bethel Baptist Church (Detroit)
New Bethel Baptist Church is a Baptist church located at 8430 C. L. Franklin Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan. It is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA. Founded in 1932, the church was led by C. L. Franklin from 1946 until 1979 and was at the center of the civil rights movement in Detroit. Robert Smith Jr. has been the pastor since 1982. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
New Bethel Baptist Church through the years
- 1963 Founded
- 2021-02-08 Added to the National Register
Where is New Bethel Baptist Church located?
New Bethel Baptist Church is located at 8430 Linwood St, Detroit, MI 48206. The building sits at coordinates 42.59312, -82.80601, placing it in Detroit, MI 48206.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around New Bethel Baptist Church
The ZIP code 48206 area around New Bethel Baptist Church is home to 16,011 residents with a median household income of $36,641 and a median age of 40.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at New Bethel 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.
New Bethel Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
New Bethel Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 100006130, added to the Register on 2021-02-08.
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Churches founded the same year as New Bethel Baptist Church
1 other churches with a documented founding year of 1963 are indexed in Churches List.
New Bethel Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about New Bethel Baptist Church
- What denomination is New Bethel Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is New Bethel Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 8430 Linwood St, Detroit, MI 48206.
- When was New Bethel Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1963.
- Is New Bethel Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 100006130, added 2021-02-08.
- How do visitors rate New Bethel Baptist Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 115 Google reviews.
- Is New Bethel Baptist Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent New Bethel Baptist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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