pastoral installation event remembrance
the Installation of SENIOR PASTOR
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.”
In November 2025, Nineteenth Street Baptist Church joyfully entered a new season, sustained by our faith and encouraged for the future, under our new pastor, Rev. Kevin Lamár Peterman.
With “Honoring the Legacy, Heralding the Future: A Celebration of Pastor and People” as our theme, we gathered to serve and worship.
INSTALLATION EVENTS
A DAY OF SERVICE
Our Youth and Young Adult Ministries hosted a day of service and family fun on November 1. We collected coats for children and adults, in partnership with Bread for the City and the Durant Family Foundation.
REVIVAL SERVICE
On November 11, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Senior Pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va., and the Alfred Street Baptist Church choir, ministered through preaching and music.
LEGACY GALA
The Legacy Gala at the historic Howard Theatre on November 14 celebrated the church’s 186 years of faith and fellowship, including with special performances by the Howard University Gospel Choir and jazz musician Marcus Johnson.
PASTORAL INSTALLATION SERVICE
Rev. Lawrence E. Aker III, Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., led the scared service to formally install Rev. Kevin Lamár Peterman as our Senior Pastor on November 15.
Closing Worship Celebration
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, delivered an inspiring message to close out our installation activities on November 16.