About St Luke

Discover the power and spirit of praise and worship at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.

About Us

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church was founded in 1980. We are a very powerful and spirit-filled worship service located at 2919 19th Street, Rockford, Illinois 61109. We offer a variety of ministries and programs that cater to the needs of our congregation and the community.
We are committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and making disciples of all nations. We believe that through faith in Christ, we can experience salvation, healing, and deliverance from all sin and bondage.
We invite you to worship with us at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church if you are looking for a church home where you can grow in your faith and receive sound biblical teaching. 

Dr. Louis Edward Malone was born May 22, 1949 in Athens, Alabama, the 4th child of Mary
and John Malone. He graduated in 1968 from the Trinity High School in Athens, Alabama. In
1968 he moved to Rockford, Illinois and began working for Chrysler Corporation located in
Belvidere, Illinois. He was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1969. He served 2 years, including a
one year stint of combat support in Viet Nam.

In 1972 he met his future wife, Sharon Walker, and in 1974 they were married.

At the age of 16 he joined the Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Church and was baptized by Rev. S.
L. Malone. As he grew into adulthood, Pastor Malone knew that God had a special calling on
his life but he refused to accept it. He often attended the New Zion Baptist Church in Rockford
and listened to the teaching and preaching of Dr. Clayborn Salter. At the age of 22 he joined the
Greater New Hope Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Adolph G. White. During this
time he sang in the choir and served as a deacon.

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Meet Our Pastor

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Rev. Dr. Louis E. Malone

Vision

God is at work transforming us into an inclusive community of grace where together we are striving to grow in Christ – a hub from which we go out in His Spirit, sharing His love through generous service, drawing people into a living personal faith, and transforming the world around us.

Values

  • We share Jesus Christ and make disciples.
  • We worship God together.
  • We are curious, courageous, and open to the Holy Spirit.
  • We celebrate children and lift up families as they are.
  • We practice kindness and uphold the dignity of each individual.
  • We are committed to being an inclusive community of grace.
  • We stand ready to serve and advocate for our neighbors.
  • We honor our past and look to God’s future for us.

Mission

To Present And Promote Devotion To Christ, And To Provide An Atmoshpere Of Worship Through Peace, Love And Understanding

The Most Powerful And Spirit Filled Worship Services In Your Area

At St Luke Church we make it our number one goal to help people feel the presence of God. Our sermons are insightful and powerful. Our music is energizing, dynamic, and empowering. . .

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