Praise & Worship Experience
Spirit-led praise, the Word, and a family that welcomes you as you are β every Sunday morning at 11 AM.
Service times ββA place of Worship for imperfect people of The Most High.β
Believing and trusting in His Word as guidance for greater in life β knowing that by faith we access our promise and purpose ordained by His Divine Will. Come experience a new way of Churchinβ for your newness in Christ.
βBe encouraged to come experience a new way of Churchinβ for your newness in Christ.ββ From Pastor Tony Hunter & the SOPM Family
Spirit-led praise, the Word, and a family that welcomes you as you are β every Sunday morning at 11 AM.
Service times βGo deeper in the Word every Thursday at 6 PM β at The Resource Center and live on Zoom.
Zoom details βHelp restore Jerusalem Baptist Church in Mineral, VA β over 100 years of worship β as our future Worship Center.
See the project βTwo weekly rhythms β Sunday celebration and Thursday study. Come in person at The Resource Center, or join Study Praise Night on Zoom from anywhere.
Spirit of Praise Ministries Inc. β SOPM Church
900 W. Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Dr. Tony Hunter, Pastor
At The Resource Center, 900 W. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA β and on Zoom.
βCome experience a new way of Churchinβ for your new thang in Christ.β
Pastor, founder, and gospel recording artist β Dr. Tony Hunter leads Spirit of Praise Ministries Inc. with a heart for praise, restoration, and people.
Under his leadership, SOPM Church gathers as βThe Resource Centerβ in Richmond β a place of worship for imperfect people of The Most High β and is now restoring the historic Jerusalem Baptist Church in Louisa County as its future Worship Center.
As an artist, Pastor Hunter is known as βThe Preacher,β singer of βHe Brought Me Throughβ β a testimony in song of what God has done.
SOPM-Church & Jerusalem Baptist Church
Our mission at Spirit of Praise Ministries, Inc. is to spread the love of Jesus Christ, proclaim the uncompromising Word of God, restore hope to the brokenhearted, and bring spiritual, social, and practical assistance to individuals, families, and communities in need.
Through SOPM-Church and Jerusalem Baptist Church, we are committed to creating welcoming places of worship where imperfect people can experience Godβs perfect love, grow in faith, discover their God-given purpose, and become empowered to live victorious Kingdom lives.
We believe the church is called to be more than a place of worship; it must also be a place of refuge, restoration, encouragement, and transformation. Therefore, we strive to bridge the gap between the church and the community by partnering with organizations, businesses, community leaders, athletes, gospel music artists, and individuals who share our commitment to helping people overcome lifeβs challenges.
Our ministry is dedicated to serving those who are hurting, encouraging those who have lost hope, strengthening families, empowering individuals, and reaching those who have become disconnected from the church. We seek to provide resources that address spiritual, financial, social, and practical needs while demonstrating the compassion and character of Christ.
Through worship, teaching, evangelism, community outreach, fellowship, and service, we endeavor to build stronger believers, healthier families, unified communities, and a lasting legacy of faith for generations to come.
Our commitment is to grow Kingdom lives, restore broken places, renew hope, and build unity between the church and the community β all for the glory of God.
To become a beacon of hope, faith, love, and restoration, bringing the church and community together to transform lives, strengthen families, and advance the Kingdom of God.
βGrowing Kingdom Lives and Building Unity Through Faith, Love, and Service.β
Five ministry commitments that unite SOPM-Church and Jerusalem Baptist Church:
Leading people into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, teaching, and the Word of God.
Reaching beyond the church walls to serve individuals and families experiencing difficult circumstances.
Equipping believers to grow spiritually, discover their gifts, and fulfill their God-given purpose.
Demonstrating Christβs love through compassion, encouragement, practical resources, and meaningful service.
Building partnerships that strengthen neighborhoods, restore hope, and create opportunities for positive change.
Spirit of Praise Ministries, Inc., through SOPM-Church and Jerusalem Baptist Church, stands committed to being a ministry where faith is strengthened, lives are restored, hope is renewed, and people are empowered to become all that God has called them to be.
We recognize that every individual has a purpose, every family deserves encouragement, and every community deserves an opportunity to grow. We will continue to serve with compassion, minister with integrity, and work together to make a lasting difference in the lives of Godβs people.
We are not just building churches; we are building people, restoring hope, and growing the Kingdom of God.
For well over 100 years, Jerusalem Baptist Church has been a place of worship, faith, and fellowship for the Black community in Louisa, Virginia. Spirit of Praise Ministries is stepping forward in faith to restore this historic sanctuary.
608 Mansfield Road
Mineral, VA 23117
Every gift β large or small β helps preserve this sacred legacy for generations to come. We thank you in advance for partnering with us.
βWe thank you in advance for your support partnering with our Restoration Project efforts.β
β Dr. Tony Hunter, Pastor
Please send your seed offerings & in-kind donations by any of these ways:
We invite volunteer singers and musicians to come be a part of our Praise & Worship Experience during Sunday Morning Service at 11 AM.
βUse Your Gift. Lift His Name. Make A Difference. We canβt do it without you!β
Call Pastor Hunter at 910-977-6559
900 W. Marshall St, Richmond β 11 AM
Your seed offerings support the ministry in Richmond and the restoration of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Mineral. Thank you for partnering with us.
Give right from your phone.
Sundays at 11 AM
The Resource Center
900 W. Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Make checks payable to Spirit of Praise Ministries and mail your donation to:
Spirit of Praise Ministries
900 W. Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Bank deposit also available at Truist Bank in Mineral, Virginia for the Restoration Project.
Questions? Email sopministryinc@gmail.com
No perfect people allowed β just real people worshipping a real God. Doors are open, praise is going up, and thereβs a seat for you.
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For the Restoration Project in Mineral, VA: Jerusalem Baptist Church, 608 Mansfield Road, Mineral, VA 23117 β Cash App $SOPMChurch.