Mt. Ennon Baptist Church
| Mt. Ennon Baptist Church | |
|---|---|
Mt. Ennon Baptist Church | |
| Location | Clinton, Maryland |
| Country | USA |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Associations | National Baptist Convention, USA |
| Weekly attendance | 8,000 |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Robert A. Samuels |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor | Delman Coates |
Mt. Ennon Baptist Church is a progressive Baptist megachurch located in Clinton, Maryland. It is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA. The senior pastor is Delman Coates.
History
The church was founded in 1981 by Reverend Robert A. Samuels.[1]
Since 2004, Reverend Delman Coates became senior pastor. Under the leadership of Delman Coates, there is a church-wide initiative in the areas of spiritual, service, and substance growth. He is committed to a ministry of spiritual renewal, social justice, and community revitalization.
In 2008, the church protested against the Black Entertainment Television network for misogynistic violence and stereotypes about African Americans in its youth-oriented video programs. [2]
In 2009, Outreach magazine ranked Mt. Ennon as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Congregations in the United States.[3]
In 2012, the church organized three days of marches in Washington, D.C., advocating for improved access to healthcare. [4]
In 2013, the church had 8,000 members.[5]
Beliefs
Marriage
In 2012, Coates announced his support for same-sex marriage.[6] Following this announcement, less than 10 people left the church for this reason while 1,000 people joined the church during that year, a record number of new members for the church.[7]
References
- ^ Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, Our History, mtennon.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
- ^ Harris, Hamil R. (17 January 2008). "Group Brings BET Protest To Network's Awards Show". The Washington Post.
- ^ "The 2009 Outreach 100". Outreach Magazine. 18 September 2009.
- ^ McKeever, Megan (Jun 25, 2012). "Clinton church rallies for national health care reform". somdnews.com.
- ^ Wagner, John (November 13, 2013). "Mizeur to name Delman Coates, a Prince George's pastor, as her running mate in Md". Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 17, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Sam Ford (May 14, 2012). "Rev. Delman Coates of Mount Ennon Baptist on same-sex marriage". wjla.com.
- ^ Michael K. Lavers, Pastor who supported Md. marriage referendum speaks out, washingtonblade.com, USA, February 21, 2013