Pastor

Christ First, Always

As pastor of The Rock Of Love Missionary Baptist Church, it gives me great joy to be a part of such a “God’s will” minded organization. I am humbled by God’s appointing of me as the leader and teacher of this great church. Being entrusted with the task of leading and teaching God’s people how to build God’s kingdom is an awesome responsibility that I do not take lightly.

From its organizing 25 years ago, I have continuously made a personal commitment to put God first in everything that I do and make my actions primarily be for the good and betterment of the church community. I pray that each of us individually; will be the church that Jesus is looking for when He returns, a church without a spot or wrinkle. Through prayer, works, and faith I believe we can be just that.


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Sam, as he is called by so many was born December 1, 1940 in Shelby, Mississippi. He was baptized in 1953 and attended Shelby Colored High School.

He moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1956 and continued his education within the Chicago Public Schools system. He is married to Mary Grace Douglas and is the father of seven children.

Sam joined Beautiful Zion M.B. Church in 1963 where he was a choir member and director. After 10 years of training, he served on the deacon's board until 1976 when the Lord called him into the ministry. He served as Assistant Pastor at Joy Of Fellowship M.B. Church for four years. While he was there, the Lord called him to organize The Rock Of Love M.B. Church where he is currently serving as pastor. Within these twenty-six years, Pastor Douglas has been instrumental in the organizing of the South Side Christian Fellowship District Association. He has served as II Vice Moderator and is a member in good standing. He currently holds the office of III Vice Moderator.

In 2004, Rev. Douglas was endoctrinated into the Hall Of Fame at Beautiful Zion M.B. Church where he remains a member.

In 2005, he became Vice President of The Englewood Food Network. He was also awarded with The Alternative For Teachers Certificate by the Christian Education Department of the Sunday School Publishing Board, National Baptist USA, Incorporated.

In 2006, The Tennessee School Of Religion awarded Pastor Douglas with his Doctoral Degree of Divinity.


Rev. Dr. Samuel L. Douglas (a people person) continues to seek after knowledge, understanding, and looks for ways that he can better help the people that the Lord has put in his care.