history

 Saint Mark Baptist Church was organized in 1939 under the leadership of Reverend Isaac J.  Gilliam. The first church was located at 1016 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, MD. The church later moved to 310 Hoffman Street, as the membership grew. Pastor Gilliam worked hard to expand St. Mark Baptist Church with his strong determination and faith. The word "NEW" was added to the name of the church on October 26, 1948 thus becoming New St. Mark Baptist Church. In March 1951, the church relocated to 1725 Division Street. On August 8, 1972 Pastor Gilliam was called home to forever be with the Lord. Following his death, Reverend Allen Jones became Acting Pastor.

On December 4, 1972 Reverend Allen Jones was installed as Pastor. Under the leadership of Pastor Jones, New St. Mark was uplifted spiritually and financially. Consequently, New St. Mark again experienced significant growth; thus, Pastor Jones was inspired to build and expand. On April 6, 1980 a triumphant motorcade of members and friends moved from 1725 Division Street to our present edifice here at 3905 Springdale Avenue.

In November 1993, Pastor Jones retired from the Pastoral duties at New St. Mark Baptist Church after twenty-One years of faithful service to the people of God.

In October 1994 Elder Donald Major was called as Pastor-Elect of New St. Mark Baptist Church. Installed in November 1995, he served until March 1997.

On November 1, 1998, Reverend Bowyer G. Freeman came to New St. Mark Baptist Church as Pastor-Elect and was installed as Pastor on October 8, 1999. On January 3, 2022, Pastor Freeman transition from labor to reward. After several months of prayer,

meditation, and mourning, a pastoral selection committee was formed.

On October 11, 2023, The New Saint Mark Baptist Church extended the call to Reverend Dr. R. B. Nicks. Pastor-Elect Nicks accepted the call and began his pastoral pilgrimage Sunday, October 29, 2023. The title of his first sermon was: Preaching Teaching and Serving.