About Ward Memorial Baptist Church
Ward Memorial Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 4820 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60615. You can reach Ward Memorial Baptist Church at +17739241771.
ev. Dr. Joseph L. Napier, Sr.
Where is Ward Memorial Baptist Church located?
Ward Memorial Baptist Church is located at 4820 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60615. The building sits at coordinates 41.80707, -87.61964, placing it in Chicago, IL 60615.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 440 ft
- Private parking 801 ft
- Private parking 830 ft
- Private parking 896 ft
- Customers parking 974 ft
- 47th · CTA 509 ft
- 47th · CTA 741 ft
- King Drive & 48th Street · CTA 810 ft
- 47th Street & Prairie (Green Line) · CTA 830 ft
- King Drive & 48th Street · CTA 846 ft
- Dirty Tiff's Cafe 784 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 25, 2026.
The neighborhood around Ward Memorial Baptist Church
The ZIP code 60615 area around Ward Memorial Baptist Church is home to 42,780 residents with a median household income of $56,518 and a median age of 34.7 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 Ward Memorial 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Ward Memorial Baptist Church
Questions and answers about Ward Memorial Baptist Church
- What denomination is Ward Memorial Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Ward Memorial Baptist Church located?
- Ward Memorial Baptist Church is located at 4820 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60615.
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