Pastoral Installation

Honoring the Legacy, Heralding the Future:

A Celebration of Pastor and People

Installation Events for Rev. Kevin Lamár Peterman

Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you pastors according to my heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

Since our founding 186 years ago, Nineteenth Street Baptist Church has been a sanctuary, connecting and strengthening a community of believers and advancing a legacy of social justice. Today, we joyfully enter a new season, sustained by our faith and encouraged for the future, under our new pastor, Rev. Kevin Lamár Peterman.

Rev. Peterman is a shepherd with a heart for ministry and a passion for justice. He has devoted his life to lifting communities, empowering congregations, and proclaiming God’s Word with purpose and compassion.

Our installation theme, Honoring the Legacy, Heralding the Future: A Celebration of Pastor and People, reflects our commitment to moving forward as one congregation under Rev. Peterman’s leadership. This celebration honors both the journey and the promise: the faithfulness of those who came before and the bold vision God has for our future.

We hope you will join us.

A Day of Service

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 12-3 p.m.

Join our Youth and Young Adult Ministries for a day of service and family fun. We are partnering with Bread for the City and the Durant Family Foundation to collect new and lightly used coats for children and adults in our community. Please bring all coats on hangers and ensure that lightly used coats are cleaned beforehand.

Don’t just drop off your donation; stay awhile for our Fall Fest. Kids can enjoy Trunk-or-Treat, games and a bounce house.

Free

Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th St. NW

Celebrate 186 years of faith and fellowship! The Legacy Gala at the historic Howard Theatre will feature a special performance by the internationally acclaimed Howard University Gospel Choir. Celebrated jazz musician Marcus Johnson also will perform his sophisticated blend of jazz and R&B.

Due to high demand for sponsorships and individual tickets, the gala has reached capacity. An announcement will be made if additional tickets or sponsorship opportunities become available. Thank you for your support for all of the installation events!

Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW

Pastoral Installation Service

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 11 a.m.

Gather with the Nineteenth Street congregation for the formal installation service of our new pastor, Rev. Kevin Lamár Peterman. The service will be led by guest minister Rev. Lawrence E. Aker III, Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. This sacred service honors the covenant between pastor and people and marks a new beginning—Honoring the Legacy, Heralding the Future: A Celebration of Pastor and People.

Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th St. NW

Closing Worship Celebration

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10 a.m.

Join Nineteenth Street Baptist Church as we continue to celebrate the installation of our pastor, Rev. Kevin Lamár Peterman. Guest minister Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, will deliver an inspiring message to close out our installation activities. This is a time for community members, families, and friends to unite in praise and thanksgiving as we step into God’s future together.

Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th St. NW

pastoral installation

Honoring the Legacy, Heralding the Future:

A Celebration of Pastor and People