Mt. Cavalry Baptist Church
Item
Title
Mt. Cavalry Baptist Church
Mount Cavalry Baptist Church
Subject
Description
Mount Calvary Baptist Church was created in 1957 by Reverend William Samuel. The parishioners would meet at his home until a building was constructed at 1375 Boston Road in the Bronx. The church moved to 181 Warren Street in Englewood in 1962. Another building which was the previous location of a Christian Reformed Church at 90 Demarest Avenue was acquired in 1972.
Samuel's successor was Reverend Michael J. Jordan until 1992 when Reverand Claybon Lea Jr. replaced him. The fourth pastor was Reverend Vernon C. Walton, who according to the church, developed Cavalry Cares Inc. Vernon Walton also served on the Board of Trustees for Ramapo College of New Jersey. The fifth pastor is Reverand Eddie Spencer IV.
Samuel's successor was Reverend Michael J. Jordan until 1992 when Reverand Claybon Lea Jr. replaced him. The fourth pastor was Reverend Vernon C. Walton, who according to the church, developed Cavalry Cares Inc. Vernon Walton also served on the Board of Trustees for Ramapo College of New Jersey. The fifth pastor is Reverand Eddie Spencer IV.
Source
“History of Our Church.” Mount Cavalry Baptist Church NJ.
Date Started
1957
Type of Place
Places of Worship
Collection
Citation
“Mt. Cavalry Baptist Church,” Englewood Makes History, accessed October 2, 2026, https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/items/show/81.
