Lord Jesus Christ Community Baptist Church

Transforming Lives Through Faith

At Lord Jesus Christ Community Baptist Church, we are a vibrant community of believers committed to embodying the teachings of Jesus Christ. We welcome everyone, from newcomers to those seeking spiritual growth, with open arms. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where individuals can find acceptance, foster their faith, and impact the world positively. Through evangelism, Bible study, fellowship, and outreach programs, we strive to guide lost souls towards God and the Holy Spirit. Join us on this trans-formative journey of faith and discovery.

Church Story and History

The church was founded by Bishop Nicolas Hobson in September 2011 during the same year he was ordained as pastor of the church and got his pastoral and chaplain certification. Bishop Hobson founded the church because he has received his calling to preach the Gospel and serve the community. He loves to give back to the community because he has the heart to serve communities and help the poor spiritually. He loves and believers our Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior and serving his purpose on earth. Before he founded the church on the Westside of Chicago, he started the personal grassroots project, Pastor Hobson Homelessness Initiative in 2010-2014 that included evangelicalism, community development and outreach, and youth development. Pastor Hobson Homelessness Initiative was led by Bishop Hobson before he was elevated to Bishop in June 2018. Bishop Hobson and volunteer staff of Pastor Hobson Homelessness Initiative went out in the community in Chicago to provide community prayer and help the homeless. We hosted meetings in public meeting places and community rooms at Chicago Public Libraries in Douglass Park and West Loop. 

In 2016-2018, we transitioned to State of Michigan because the church was barely getting by financially and economically in Chicago. We headquartered and planted operations in Southeast Michigan. We have been hosting services in public meeting spaces and meeting rooms in Southeast Michigan, Detroit and Flint because he has been trying to meet our goal to build or move into larger space. The services has seating problems because we have a fast growing congregation that started out small and has over 13,000 members today. with growing attendance among members and visitors. Our services and operations just moved to Southfield, Michigan to provide more outreach with a diverse community among Caucasian, Asian, Latino/Hispanic and Black/African-American. We manage our community outreach programs in Oakland County, Michigan. We are committed to biblical-truth, authentic relationships and compassionate service. Bishop Hobson provided fifteen community prayers to residents in Cleveland in 2017 on healing, repentance, trusting in God and living in the path of righteousness. Bishop Hobson provided 38 community prayers to Detroit residents in 2018. Bishop Hobson provided two community prayers in Baltimore, one in North Carolina and one South Carolina in 2018. Bishop Hobson provided nine community prayers in Pennsylvania to residents in 2019 and one in Los Angeles. Bishop Hobson provided 26 community prayers to residents in Georgia in 2021. Bishop Hobson provided 36 community prayers to residents in Detroit and Southeast Michigan to residents in 2021. Bishop Hobson provided one community to residents in Texas in 2021. Bishop Hobson provided four community prayers in Flint to residents in 2021 and one in Georgia to Atlanta residents. Bishop Hobson provided twenty and/or more community prayers in Houston to residents in 2023. Bishop Hobson provided one community prayer to Philadelphia residents in 2024. 

We are committed to continuing our mission to serve our community and share the love of Christ. We believe God has an incredible plan for our church and we would be honored to have you become apart of our family and our story. 

Meet Our Dedicated Team

We are proud of our passionate team committed to serving our community and spreading the message of Jesus Christ.

Bishop Nicolas Hobson

Bishop Hobson is compassionate for helping the homelessness and low-income communities. After he was born again that he got his calling to preach and spread the Gospel to encourage people to follow and seek Christ in their heart and live their life under God's grace. He got his higher education background at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College and Kennedy King College. He has an Associate of General Studies degree from Kennedy King College and pursued Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religious Studies at DePaul University. He was served as Senior Pastor for 11 years in the pulpit with the congregation and preaching since 2011 as ordained Pastor. He is a certified chaplain. Bishop Hobson was elevated to Bishop in June 2018. He serves as Co-Director to Married Couples Ministry with First Lady. 

Brandon Breen

Brandon was appointed by Bishop Hobson as Elder of the church in 2025. He is a spiritual and Godly person. Bishop Hobson and Brandon met each other at Star of Hope Mission in Houston in 2023. He has a friendly and Godly attitude towards people.  when Bishop Hobson met with Brandon, he found out he has spiritual gifts to instruct smaller groups, one-on-one, care for others, good servant of the Lord in public and private settings, track record of faithfulness, well-respected by outsiders, and blameless. He live and read the bible. 

Minister Brandon Addison

Minister Addison has been friends with Bishop Hobson since 2015 and he has been a caring Christian and disciple to Bishop Hobson since 2015 checking on his well-being. He was appointed by Bishop Hobson appointed as Associate Pastor of Sick and Shut-In in 2015.  Minister Brandon is a Christian and disciple, caring person, good servant to the Lord and live with the fruit of the spirit. He is a well-respected person that preach and teach the word of God. 

Francis Eyebhoria

Francis was appointed by Bishop Hobson as Secretary. He has five years of experience as administrative assistant. He has two years of experience in sales. He attended Ambrose Alli University. 

Charles Gathuma

Charles is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Student Ministry. He has experience leading local outreach events and initiatives, coordinate with local organizations and businesses. He is excellent nonprofit and spiritual leadership in teaching, preaching and sharing the Gospel in communities, leading the church mission efforts locally and globally. He has higher education background in business, humanities. He has leadership background and experience in youth development. 

Odeyemi Sunday

Odeyemi has been appointed to serve as Associate Pastor of Community and Outreach. He is Associate Pastor of Community and Outreach because he has years of experience in evangelicalism and teaching by serving the Lord and living biblically for the Lord. He has deep love for God and apply to the word of God to people lives. He has experience and spiritual background to help others grow in Christ, and  understanding the bible. 

Diawood Riaz

Diawood is Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Spiritual Formation for the church. He has spiritual leadership and experience in mentoring, pastoral care, and hosting bible studies. He has been an evangelist for many years with understanding of the bible, reading the bible and have love for the word of God. 

Minister Byron Gibbs

Byron has been appointed to serve as the Associate Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts. He has background music and spiritual. Bishop Hobson met with Byron as a member of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago in 2013. He is a caring and spiritual individual that live biblical to God and Holy Spirit. He has passion for worshiping for God. He has high proficiency in music and arts. He has understanding of the bible and read the bible daily. 

Ministry and Administrative Team

  • Paul Stemmett, Men's Ministry 

  • Henry Lee, Pastoral Care Ministry 

  • Dr. Thedia Samara, Veterans Outreach Ministry 

  • Pavlo Tsarevskyi, Homelessness Prevention Review Board

  • Antonio Ocharo, Benevolence Ministry 

  • David Hill, Youth and Young Adult Ministry 

  • Brian Omwenga, Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (Job Council) 

  • Jennifer Hobson, Women's Ministry 

  • Brandon Webb, Prayer Ministry 

  • Jennifer and Bishop Hobson, Married Couples Ministry 

  • Herbert Brisbon, Children's Ministry 

  • Joseph Hare, Office of Honesty and Transparency 

  • Moses Prince, Worship Ministry 

  • Dwight McIntyre, Budget Director 

  • Jeffery Weaver, Christian Education Ministry 

  • Gregory Ballard, Prison Ministry 

  • Robert Bushebi, Communications Director 

  • Pastor Devin Miller, Strategic Planning Consultant 

  • Othieno Noah, Living Hope Africa

Other Church Staff

  • Pavlo Tsarevskyi, Homelessness Prevention Review Board 

  • Kay Porter, Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (Job Council)

  • Joseph Hare, Office of Honesty and Transparency 

  • Johnny Whitney, Associate Pastor of Administration and Operations 

  • Dwight McIntyre, Budget Director