Our Vision
The Vision for the Greater New Birth Church is to see thousands of souls born into the body of Christ in accordance with scripture found in St. Luke 4:18, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”
The mission of Greater New Birth Church is to Produce Empowered Christians who will Reproduce Empowered Christians.
Statement of Faith
We are honored to share what we believe and invite you to learn more about the truth of God’s Word and the hope found in Jesus Christ.
At Greater New Birth Church, we joyfully hold to the timeless truths of Holy Scripture. The following Statement of Faith shares the biblical convictions that guide our worship, our teaching, and our life together in Christ.
The Scriptures
We believe and teach that the Holy Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God, given to guide us in all matters of faith and life.
KJV Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; Psalm 119:105
The Godhead (Trinity)
We believe and teach that there is one living and true God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, perfect in unity, glory, and love.
KJV Scriptures: Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 John 5:7
God the Father
We believe and teach that God the Father is eternal, sovereign, holy, just, merciful, and true, and that He lovingly rules according to His perfect will.
KJV Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 8:6; Matthew 6:9; James 1:17
God the Son
We believe and teach that the Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who came for our salvation, died for our sins, rose again, and will come again in glory.
KJV Scriptures: John 1:1,14; Matthew 1:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
God the Holy Spirit
We believe and teach that the Holy Ghost is the divine Comforter, who convicts of sin, brings new life, dwells within believers, and strengthens us for holy living and service.
KJV Scriptures: Acts 2:1-4; John 16:13-14; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 5:18
Man
We believe and teach that man was created in the image of God, yet through sin became separated from Him and is in need of His saving grace.
KJV Scriptures: Genesis 1:27; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3
Satan
We believe and teach that Satan is real, opposes God and His people, and will one day face eternal judgment under the righteous hand of God.
KJV Scriptures: Isaiah 14:12-15; 1 Peter 5:8-9; James 4:7; Revelation 20:10
Salvation
We believe and teach that salvation is the gracious gift of God, received through repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who redeems and makes all things new.
KJV Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 1:16; Acts 20:21; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:30
The Christian Life
We believe and teach that every believer is called to walk with God in holiness, obedience, prayer, and loving witness through the power of the Holy Spirit.
KJV Scriptures: Galatians 2:20; Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:16; John 15:8; Matthew 28:19-20
The Church
We believe and teach that the Church is the body of Christ, called to worship, fellowship, Gospel ministry, and the making of disciples in every generation.
KJV Scriptures: Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:3-6; Matthew 28:19-20
Our History
Greater New Birth Church has been a pillar of the Milwaukee community for over 40 years. At its beginnings, GNB was located in the inner city of Milwaukee and is experiencing growth on a tremendous scale. What started as a God-seeking ministry has evolved into a God-believing movement, and His promises have been made manifest on several levels throughout Greater New Birth Church.
Originally located at 2200 W. Center Street, under the leadership of Bishop R. J. Burt and Pastor Patricia Burt membership increased exponentially. In March of 2002, the GNB family celebrated the unveiling of its new sanctuary at 2207 W. Center. This proved to be just the beginning for Greater New Birth Church. Soon after moving into the new sanctuary, it became time to expand yet again.
Greater New Birth Church moved to 8237 W. Silver Spring less than a decade later. This move prompted the Capital Campaign, in which the members of the church work to develop this site debt free. The Greater New Birth Campus holds a 5000-seat sanctuary, fellowship hall, 200 seat chapel, administrative offices, and the Family Life Center. The Family Life Center is home to classrooms, event space, and areas for members of the church and members of the Milwaukee community. The Family Life Center is also the home of the GNB Warming Center, where we serve upwards of 50 people during the brisk Milwaukee Winters.
Greater New Birth is a church after the heart of God. The Vision for the Greater New Birth Church is to see thousands of souls born into the body of Christ in accordance with scripture found in St. Luke 4:18, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”