Springfield Baptist Church is a historical landmark and a place where generations have gathered and continue to come together to worship and fellowship.
Founded in 1787, Springfield Baptist Church is widely recognized as the oldest Black Baptist Church in the United States with continuous service at the same location.
Deacon Walter Wright and Pastor Hardy S. Bennings, III, who are both multi-generational members, talk about the history of this monumental institution and the impact that it has had on the community and the world…