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Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Pastor Eric Gibran Howard
A Christ-Centered, Bible-Teaching, Spirit-Led Church in Canton, Ohio
Mount Olive Baptist Church
WHO WE ARE
A Church Rooted in Faith, Love, and Community
Mt. Olive Baptist Church has been a place of hope, healing, and spiritual growth for generations. We are committed to strengthening families, developing disciples, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with Canton and beyond. Our mission is simple: reach the lost, teach the saved, and serve all with excellence and compassion.
There’s a place for everyone to get connected.
Ministries That Help You Grow
From youth and children’s ministry to adult discipleship, outreach, prayer, and community service, Mt. Olive Baptist Church provides ministries designed to strengthen your faith and equip you for real-life purpose.
Children & Youth
Helping young people grow in Christ with joy, purpose, and biblical truth.
Adult Ministry
Encouraging spiritual maturity through classes, prayer, and fellowship.
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Music Ministry
Inspiring worship through songs of praise and heartfelt devotion.
Outreach Ministry
Serving Canton and surrounding communities with compassion and support.
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Greeter Ministry
The Greeter Ministry is one of the first points of connection at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
More Ministries
Learn about more ministries that empower you to serve with purpose and grow spiritually.
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Our Pastor
Pastor Eric Gibran Howard
v. Eric Gibran Howard is the oldest son of Pastor Larry Wayne and Gwendolyn Althea Howard of the Historic Greater Friendship Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio. He has one brother, Rev. Stephen Wayne Howard.
As a fourth generation minister, he continues the family legacy of ministering to God’s people. Through the years he has served in many capacities in the life of the church and in the community; some of his work has been with his home church’s male chorus and Christian Men Fellowship, the United Way, the City of Cleveland’s Workforce Development, and chaplaincy for the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Omega Chapter.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mt. Olive is an active church with events for all ages—worship gatherings, community events, bible studies, outreach efforts, and special services. There’s always something meaningful happening
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