Sanctuary, New Birth International Outreach Ministries, 6500 S. Morgan, Chicago 2006
Prayer Prophet Rug, Genesis M.B. Church, 727 W. 69th, Chicago 2005
A promotional rug left behind by a visiting pastor.
Handmade Banner, New Birth International Outreach Ministries, 6500 S. Morgan, Chicago 2006
The Wall of Fame, Divine Temple of God Spiritual Church, 4910 S. Princeton, Chicago 2006
This elderly female pastor decorated a wall in her church with her accomplishments after she had a dream in which God gave her the blessing to do so.
East Wall, Genesis M.B. Church, 727 W. 69th, Chicago 2005
Choir Box, New Hope in Christ Revival Center, 8545 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago 2006
History Banner, New Macedonia M.B. Church, 742 N, Ada St., Chicago 2005 (building raised in 2006)
Many churches also teach black history and enrich children with positive role models during sunday school.
Men's Side, Children of Light Church, 6437 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago 2005
This pastor seperates the men from the women during service in order to surpress the temtation of carnal knowledge.
Women's Side, Children of Light Church, 6437 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago 2005
Pulpit, International Faith Worldwide Ministries, 810 W. 77th, Chicago 2005
Pastor Rosser's Personal Mementoes, True Zion Spiritual Church, 6915 S. Wentworth, Chicago IL 2005
Items found in a locked closet. Due to this pastor's modesty, she concealed these items from puclic view.
Detail, Phillippians M. B. Church, 5526 S. Racine, Chicago 2005
This high ranking military officer retired from the service after he received the holy ghost, but his sense of security didn't leave him as witnessed by the prominently displayed video surveillance camera.
Quote Above the Entrance Door, Grace Miracle Temple, 505 W. 79th, Chicago 2005
Sanctuary, Bible Way Church of Holiness, 6456 S. Justine, Chicago 2006
The living room of a small two flat apartment which has been converting into a church. Pastor Graces's sermons can often be heard out in the street due to the amplified microphone she uses.
Pastor Anderson, New Hope in Christ Revival Center, 8545 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago 2006
Pulpit Detail, Genesis M.B. Church, 727 W. 69th, Chicago 2005
This church has been in the same location for over 50 years.
Small Flower Arrangement, House of Refuge, C.O.G.I.C., 201 E. 61st., Chicago, IL 2004
Picture Mosaic, Agape Love M.B. Church, 6035 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago 2005
A photo-mosaic made by the church photographer.
Pastor Daisy Williams, El Shaddai Miracle Temple, 1425 W. 51st., Chicago 2004
Baptismal Tub, True Holiness Apostolic Temple, 6458 S. Laflin, Chicago 2006
Baptismal Area, Spiritual Awakening Church of Holiness, Non-Denominational, Corner of 61st & Morgan, Chicago 2006
Pastor Banks, New True Love M.B. Church, 6458 S. Laflin, Chicago 2005
Back Wall, Divine Temple of God Spiritual Church, 4910 S. Princeton, Chicago 2006
Alter, Divine Temple of God Spiritual Church, 4910 S. Princeton, Chicago 2006
A sparsely adorned alter built behind a hand painted storefront window.