On March 15, 1909 the Articles of Incorporation were officially recorded and witnessed by the Trustee and Chairman William G. Reid, Trustees Hezekiah Brown and Elijah Smith, Alvo F. Diggs Trustee and Curtis Howard Secretary.

THIRD PASTOR
Reverend James H. Williams (Jim) as he was affectionately called became the third pastor of Israel Baptist Church in 1910. Under his tutelage the membership increased from 25 to over 400, he instituted many new auxiliaries and the members appeared to have a more congenial spirit. With failing health and after 27 years of service Reverend William called to his sickbed Reverend Edmond D. Meade and passed the "baton" to him. On March 1937 Reverend Williams went to a better place. Reverend Meade became our fourth pastor in 1938.

FOURTH PASTOR
Reverend Meade's legacy is one of respect and prosperity. The church grew, several groups were initiated, and the female and male ushers were organized. The Moore's system of fund raising was adopted and the church was twice renovated. In 1951 the church purchased a larger edifice due to growth in membership. On December 14, 1952 the congregation marched from Bethel and Orleans Streets to our historic sanctuary at Preston and Chester Streets. The march leader and flag bearer were, Brothers Lawrence McNair and John Wood. The church was paid off and mortgage burned two years and eight months on August 2, 1955. On December 18, 1955 the cornerstone was laid.

Reverend Meade Doctor of Divinity retired on the fourth Sunday in December 1976 becoming Pastor Emeritus of Israel Baptist Church but before doing so he also passed the "baton" to our fifth pastor the Reverend H. Walden Wilson II. On December 29, 1984 Reverend Edmond D. Meade Doctor of Divinity passed away.

FIFTH PASTOR
April 16, 1977 Pastor H. Walden Wilson II became Pastor- Elect of Israel Baptist Church of Baltimore City. On April 16, 1978 Pastor- Elect H. Walden Wilson II was installed as the fifth pastor of Israel Baptist Church of Baltimore City. Under his capable hands our membership roll has swelled to over 2000 members. Reverend Wilson's evangelizing has bought over 5,000 members to Christ since becoming pastor of Israel Baptist Church. Under the administration of Pastor Wilson many accomplishments were originated. Some of these consist of:

In 1991 all auxiliaries were disbanded and the beginning of 1992 Pastor Wilson established ministries in place of auxiliaries.