Our History

The Good Shepherd Baptist Church was incorporated in the State of Ohio on January 30, 1976, under the leadership of Dr. Harold E. Pinkston. The first official worship Service was held on February 7, 1976. Dedication services at our present location were held on February 23rd and February 29th, 1976. The name selected for the new church was The Good Shepherd Baptist Church, the name for Jesus our Lord and Savior, The Good Shepherd. Dr. Harold E. Pinkston was the pastor of The Good Shepherd Baptist Church until his retirement on February 4, 2001, and Pastor Rayford L. Harper was installed as pastor on April 7, 2002. He was pastor until January of 2007.

The Lord has blessed Good Shepherd throughout the years with so many blessings. He has blessed us to be on the corner of Cleveland and Hudson Street for almost thirty-four years. Good Shepherd is now under the leadership of Reverend Charles W. Tatum. Pastor Tatum was installed on October 7, 2007, as the pastor of The Good Shepherd Baptist Church.

Our Mission Statement

To encourage and unify the body of Christ in spiritual growth, reach out through missions, and be available as a resource for those in need through prayer, counseling, and assistance.

What We Believe

We believe in the Bible from beginning to end, that it was God breathed into the hearts and minds of chosen men who wrote and preserved its truth by the aid of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, without error we believe that it is the sure road map to life eternal in Jesus Christ. It is also our belief that it is our responsibility to preach and teach this Gospel and show forth the plan of Salvation through Christ Jesus our Lord to all humanity not only in word, but in the lives we live, the compassion we show and the love of God we share.