About South Church
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South Church was born in the hearts of a small group of believers who met to pray at the home of George Isbell. These members of the First Baptist Church of Lansing felt the need for mission work on the south side of the city. On May 26, 1889 they organized a Sunday School. By July of that year the small church met weekly for Sunday School and a midweek prayer meeting. In October of that year, a small building was constructed on South Street and named the South Street Chapel.
In July 2000, South Church moved to a new location and facility on Cornerstone Drive in Delta Township, just four miles west of its former location. On 36 acres of land, South has room to grow and reach the greater Lansing area for Christ.
South Church now faces future challenges, rooted firmly in the gospel of Jesus Christ, rejoicing in God's past work in us, and joyfully anticipating His plan for us. Our newly adopted purpose statement, 'Passion for Christ, Compassion for Others' aptly describes our continued commitment to the fulfillment of God's call.
