The purpose of Greater Rose

To provide worship experiences for our membership and for the greater Christian community in Houston, Texas, that celebrate the Lordship of Jesus Christ and encourage the believers.

To introduce our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ to as many persons in Houston, Texas, as possible through as many methods as feasible, for the goal of leading them to salvation in Jesus Christ.

To disciple believers and to mature them to the point where they recognize their spiritual gifts and serve God through the ministry of their local church, through such special ministries as the are led to begin or participate in, and through their secular occupations and involvement.

To minister to the church and to the community by edifying, encouraging, exalting, equipping and evangelizing, thereby seeking to understand each other.

To minister to the physical and spiritual needs of both church members and the citizens of Houston.

Church History

The Foundation

Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church was founded in 1902 by Christian laborers of faith, backed by prayer. The Pastor at that time was the late Reverend T. Wesley, and the church secretary was Brother Johnny Thomas. Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church was organized on Alameda Street in the Third Ward Community.

The church was later moved to its present location at 3029 Holman Street under the leadership of the late Reverend W. M. Sykes. Reverend Sykes was the Pastor of Rose Hill for forty-six years. The trustees were Brother D. Kemp, Brother L. H. Hall, Brother R. A. Robertson and Brother W. Lawson. The church clerk was Brother J. T. Thomas. Reverend Sykes and his members were blessed, and they worked untiringly to build a strong church. The church was rebuilt on August 23, 1925. After the death of Reverend Sykes, the Reverend M. T. Banks, Jr. was called to Pastor Rose Hill.