Dr. Gregory Clarke
By Divine Appointment, in 1986, became the Tenth Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. He is a skilled administrator with Bible Centered convictions, a compassionate spirit, as well as, an anointed preacher/teacher. A father of 4 children and grandfather of 10.
Beyond the church, Dr. Clarke has established for the community a Food Pantry and Meal-on- Wheels to serve the needy; a Senior Citizens Recreation Center for activity daily with seniors; Senior Apartments for independent living seniors; a Prison Ministry for the incarcerated, a weekly Television Broadcast for the shut in and live streaming.
Preached on Four (4) Continents (North America, South America, Europe, and Africa), also preached for the National Baptist Convention USA 121st Session and the Gospel Music Workshop of America 49th Convention. Prayed the Inaugural Prayer for Governor Don Siegelman.
Dr. Gregory Clarke has also produced over 6,000 members serviced, 40 Preachers licensed, and 16 Pastors ordained.
Honors Include:
• Pastor of a Mega Church
• Author- Book entitled “Lights Will Make Rats Run”
• Superintendant of a Private Christians School System
• Former President of a Federal Credit Union
• Former President of a Community Payment Center Former President of Senior Housing Complex
• Former Owner of Clarke Company Mortgage Company, Inc.
• Recipient of F.B.I. “Community Service Award”
• Recipient of NAACP "Medgar Evers Economic Empowerment Award”
• The City of Birmingham dedicated 17th Street SW as Reverend Dr. Gregory L. Clarke Blvd
• The City Council and Mayor of Birmingham presented the Highest Award that a Citizen of
Birmingham can receive, “The Outstanding Citizen Gold Medallion”
• Founder and Co-Chairman of Peacemaker of Birmingham