Ebenezer Baptist Church

I had an opportunity to serve the “Ebenezer Everywhere” family as a Minstrel for their Mother’s Day celebration and, as always, it’s a distinct honor serving their house of worship. During this bout ministry support, I was especially privileged to experience the exceptional ministry of a legendary trailblazer for women in Ministry—Bishop Vashti McKinsey and also meet her in person! It was humbling to meet one of my personal heroes of the Black Church—one I had only read about and studied in books—while also serving the same hallowed ministry where Dr. Martin Luther King and his father once served, and where the current sitting U.S. Senator of Georgia also pastors. This was a powerful, intersecting moment for me and one I will never forget. 🙏🏾

Pretty neat spot if you're interested in learning about MLK. The tour guide was very informative and friendly (though he talks fast!). As far as I know, the church is closed unless you are there for a service or one of the guided tours, which are twice a day. I highly recommend the museum, which is across the street, as well. This whole area is necessary viewing for anyone in the area. And it's free!

Ebenezer is a great mix of a traditional church service with a bit of a modern feel. I also enjoy that service is predictable when it comes to time. We are rarely there after Noon.

America's Freedom Church and my spiritual home...I adore you! God put Georgia in my heart years ago and led me here. The short story of my testimony: I love the Lord and was saved by His grace! If you want to love and be loved this is the place for you as well, and we invite you to worship (online or in-person) Amen and Amen!

Powerful and amazing. Check out a church service if you can.

A park ranger gave a well prepared 20 minute talk on the historical significance of this church in American history. The church has been maintained in very good repair.

I'm so grateful to have walked through a part of history that I would've never dreamed that I could. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's presence still can be felt throughout this Church & I am amazed by this experience.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Short talk from park ranger about the history of the building and Martin Luther King Jr’s life, well restored and powerful to sit on the original pews.

Have you ever been somewhere and in the stillness, you can feel history moving around you? I was overwhelmed with emotion sitting in one of the pews, reflecting on what this church has meant to Black Americans, America herself, and to the Civil Rights Movement. It was powerful. The church itself is maintained as it was. It was a functioning, real church until not that long ago. So in comparing the sight before my eyes with historical photos, there's no difference. It remains as it was. And my husband and I were lucky to catch a "Church Talk" with an amazing park ranger who told the story of the King family like it was her own. Her charming way to telling the story made us feel like old neighbors catching up, rather than tourists. She is truly a treasure and I really enjoyed speaking with her after her talk. She was able to point to people in the crowd in the giant photo of Dr. King's funeral procession and tell us who they were and their connection to him. If you're in Atlanta, and you like history, this is a must do.

Went for the first Sunday of the year, I really felt the spirit. The woman who lead worship was amazing!!! I can't wait to come back for bible study. Glad to be a member of this church.

Wonderful service where the Holy Spirit is present. The choir is very upbeat and professionally trained along with the band.

The people in the church were warm and welcoming. They asked the guests by name to stand and sang a song. It was a little uncomfortable, but I appreciated the sentiment. Tons of people said hello and introduced themselves after church. It was a genuinely nice group of people.