About Shield of Faith Church Baptist
Shield of Faith Church Baptist is a Baptist Churches parish located at 1844 WEST 63RD STREET, Chicago, IL, 60636. Shield of Faith Church Baptist was founded in 1955. The Shield of Faith Church Baptist parish office answers at +17734710495.
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Where is Shield of Faith Church Baptist located?
Shield of Faith Church Baptist is located at 1844 WEST 63RD STREET, Chicago, IL, 60636. The building sits at coordinates 41.77964, -87.67081, placing it in Chicago, IL 60636.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 574 ft
- Public parking 1004 ft
- 63rd Street & Wolcott · CTA 161 ft
- 63rd Street & Wolcott · CTA 266 ft
- 63rd Street & Wood · CTA 515 ft
- 63rd Street & Wood · CTA 591 ft
- Damen & 63rd Street · CTA 833 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 27, 2026.
The neighborhood around Shield of Faith Church Baptist
The ZIP code 60636 area around Shield of Faith Church Baptist is home to 29,833 residents with a median household income of $30,451 and a median age of 37.4 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 Shield of Faith Church Baptist
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.
Churches founded the same year as Shield of Faith Church Baptist
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1955 are indexed in Churches List.
- First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Christian Faith Fellowship Church Milwaukee, WI
- Sacred Heart Gallup, NM
- West Point Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- Arlington Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
Your Sunday at Shield of Faith Church Baptist
Shield of Faith Church Baptist by the numbers
Questions and answers about Shield of Faith Church Baptist
- What denomination is Shield of Faith Church Baptist?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Shield of Faith Church Baptist located?
- The parish is located at 1844 WEST 63RD STREET, Chicago, IL, 60636.
- When was Shield of Faith Church Baptist founded?
- Founded in 1955.
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