Dr. Gregory L. Clarke, the son of the late Louis
Clarke, and Eva Clarke, was born in Bessemer,
Alabama. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from
Birmingham Southern College, Post-graduate
Study at Harvard Divinity School, Boston College,
and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Birmingham
Easonian Baptist College.
In 1986, by Divine appointment, he became Pastor of
New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Clarke
has proven to be, not only an anointed preacher and
teacher, but a skilled administrator known for his
financial knowledge, Bible centered convictions and a
compassionate spirit.
His tenure at New Hope Baptist Church: The church has
consistently experienced spiritual, numerical and financial
growth. On November 4, 2001, New Hope became the first
Church in the Birmingham area to have one church with two
locations. Other entities in two locations are: New Hope
Daycare and Preschool, New Hope Christian School (grades 1-5)
New Hope Senior Recreational Facilities. A Credit Union and
"Garden of Hope" a 62-unit Apartment Complex for Senior
Citizens. The additions of these properties increased the
assets of the church to over 9 million dollars, 113 employees
and over 5,000 members.
Within the organizational structure of the church, he has
incorporated ministries to strengthen, encourage and support
the membership as well as the community: e.g., Food Pantry,
Meals on Wheels, Prison and Drug Rehabilitation, Youth and
Recreational Ministries, Medical Clinic, M-Power Ministries,
Radio, Television and Internet broadcasting.
Consequently, Dr. Clarke is much sought after to conduct
seminars on topics relating to Church Growth, Developing
Church Leaders and Financial Planning. He has preached on
four(4) continents, some of America's most renowned pulpits
and the National Convention, USA.
His civic affiliations include but not limited to: Trustee
Birmingham Easonian Baptist Bible College. Superintendent
of New Hope Christian School, President of New Hope
Community Development Federal Credit Union and SWAN
(South West Area Network). He has served on the
Governor's Commission of National and Community Service.
Despite, numerous responsibilities and a busy schedule,
Dr. Clarke devoted husband (Regina) and a father of
four children.
