Welcome to Inner City Church! Planted in early 2013 through the blessings of the East Baltimore COC congregation, we are dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Christ in our community. Our journey began with our first worship service on January 5, 2014, at the Furley Recreation Center. Under the leadership of Eric Lorick as Senior Minister and Rodney Dashiell Assistant Minister. 

 

In January 2016. Bro. Dashiell moved to another work. We are forever grateful to the whole Dashiell family for their foundational work in helping to establish the Inner City COC congregation.

 

From 2015 – 2017, brothers Joseph Lorick and Raymond Beale were ordained Associate Ministers, Brandon Simons became Ministry Leader of the Bible Education Ministry and Timothy Mack became Ministry Leader of the Young Adult Ministry. 
 

In 2018 Brother Raymond Beale and Joseph Lorick were appointed Assistant Ministers. Brandon Simons and Timothy Mack began Minister’s Training.

 

The Evangelism Ministry team under the leadership of Bro. Raymond Beale through the grace of God has taught and baptized from 2014- many souls.  Currently evangelism team is cordinatied by Donnie Whitefield, Jr, Elder & Evangelist.

 

​The Education Ministry, led by Bro. Brandon Simons, proudly launched its first VBS in 2018, marking a significant milestone in our community. The Young Adult Ministry, under Bro. Timothy Mack's leadership, successfully organized the Community Back to School drive for the third consecutive year.

 

Our Women’s Ministry, “Women of Purpose,” has been inspiring members since its in 2014, coordinated by Andrea Lorick. Additionally, the girls mentoring program, ‘True Beauty,’ began with Nikia Williams and has continued to thrive under the guidance of Kimberly Colbert and Carolyn Mack. The Sister2Sister Fellowship has provided support and connection since 2014, transitioning from Tiffany Green  to Nakeia Wallace in 2017. Our Annual Mother & Daughter Luncheon remains a cherished event, featuring uplifting speakers and strong attendance. Also in early  2019 online Women Studies  classes were added under the direction of Sisters Rene Horton and Jean Dowd.  The current coordinaters are Sisters C. Mack and B. Burrell.

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In September 2018, we were incredibly blessed to purchase a building and a house on 1.3 acres, 5718 Bowleys lane allowing us to continue our mission in the neighborhood we love. Join us as we strive to fulfill the Great Commission together!

 

In 2019, we celebrated Bro. Timothy Mack's ordination as Youth Minister and Young Adult Minister after three years of dedicated service Bro. Mack stepped down in October 2020, leaving behind a legacy of love for our youth. 

 

Since October 2021, we have been blessed by the membership of Donnie and Chaneel Whitfield. Bro. Whitfield, an ordained Evangelist, has taken on the stewardship of Evangelism and joined our leadership team.

In 2022, we launched the Kidz Konnection program, aimed at Christian character in our community's children through engaging outdoor activities. ​​

We also celebrated our first Black History Month program in

2023, thanks to the efforts of Chanell Whitfield and Carolyn Mack To

God be the Glory for His faithfulness as we continue to grow both spiritually and numerically!​​

In 2023 Inner City Church of Christ Installedd Elders Eric Lorick and Donnie Whitfield, Jr.

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