Historic Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Fort Worth Faces Sale Amidst Deterioration
WFAAAugust 7, 20251 min1,029 views
12 connectionsΒ·15 entities in this videoβMount Gilead Baptist Church: A Historic Landmark
- π Located on Grove Street in downtown Fort Worth, the Mount Gilead Baptist Church is a historic landmark, standing for 113 years.
- π¬ Long-time member Ernest Mackey, who has attended since 1948, expressed deep concern about the potential loss of history associated with the building.
Reasons for the Proposed Sale
- ποΈ The church building is facing significant deterioration, including issues with cracking lead paint and a partially missing roof.
- βοΈ The building also suffers from a lack of working air conditioning, contributing to an unsustainable environment.
- π A declining number of members has further strained the church's resources and ability to maintain the historic structure.
Decision-Making Process and Member Concerns
- π³οΈ The decision to sell was made after church members voted 19 to 4 in favor of the sale.
- π€ The executive board of six people then acted upon the members' vote to proceed with listing the church for $3 million.
- π« Ernest Mackey plans to file an injunction to stop the sale, recalling a previous attempt to sell in 2016 that was unsuccessful.
Future Plans and Member Sentiments
- π Pastor Lorenzo Jones IV views the sale as an opportunity for a "fresh start" and plans to use the proceeds solely for a new building.
- π Mackey, however, feels a deep personal connection, stating the church has been his "livelihood" and "whole life".
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