Paradise Baptist Church
Newark, New Jersey
Paradise Baptist Church is located at 348-352 15th Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. Led by Bishop Jethro C. James, Jr. as Senior Pastor and Rev. Dr. Kim Yancey James as Executive Minister, the church is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2024. The church describes itself as a Bible-based ministry of excellence committed to faith, community service, and helping those in need. The congregation welcomes everyone and emphasizes working out their soul salvation through exercising God-given talents. The church offers various ministries and auxiliary services to serve its community and members.
Denomination
BaptistPhone
973-624-6614Services
Worship
Ministries
Bible Study
Prayer Meeting
Sunday School
Languages
EnglishLast updated August 2026
200-500
estimated members
This is likely one of 64 Baptist congregations in Essex County, NJ. Baptist accounts for 4% of the county's 655 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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