Welcome To
Russell Street
Since 1916, the Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church has been a staple for Detroit’s religious community. According to the 1910 census there were 5,741 Blacks living in Detroit. By 1930, there were 120,066. In order to meet the religious needs of this growing community, The Sons and Daughters Sunrise Society (TSDSS), was started in 1915 in the home of Deacon and Mrs. West Ross.
Russell Street
Our Mission
Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church lives to: Save, Equip and Send The loss to be saved (John 3:16), the saved to be equipped (2nd Timothy 2:2) and the equipped to be sent (Romans 10:9-15).
Our Vision
To make disciples of all men by: Studying God’s Word, walking in the Light, serving as a lamp to others; and becoming change agents through the examples of our Savior Jesus Christ (2nd Timothy 2:15; John 1:1-16; Romans 12:2; 1st John 2:6).
