Paramount Baptist Church
Paramount Baptist Church (Main Campus)
AI Summary
Rooted in Anacostia since 1907 and housed in its current 1969 building, Paramount Baptist Church blends a long history with active community engagement and roughly 455 active members. Led by Senior Pastor Kenneth Eugene Rioland, Jr. (MDiv, Executive MBA, pursuing a DMin) and supported by staff including Rev. Dr. Cynthia J. Rioland, the church’s leadership is involved in local and regional development—pastoral roles extend to Baptist boards and chairing the Highlands Community Development Corporation and the church credit union. Worship meets Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM (in-person and live-streamed via The Church Online), with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and baptisms on fifth Sundays, and the church offers broad online access (Watch Live, social media, prayer pages, an online membership form) and convenient giving through Pushpay. Regular virtual and in-person prayer activities, a child development center, and a range of outreach programs make it easy for families and newcomers to connect spiritually and receive practical support.
Worship Style
Gospel/Choir
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- Name:Paramount Baptist Church (Main Campus)
- Street Address:3924 4th Street, SE
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Paramount Baptist Church (Main Campus)
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- Name:Paramount Baptist Church
- Website URL:https://paramountbaptistchurch.org
- Summary:Rooted in Anacostia since 1907 and housed in its current 1969 building, Paramount Baptist Church blends a long history with active community engagement and roughly 455 active members. Led by Senior Pastor Kenneth Eugene Rioland, Jr. (MDiv, Executive MBA, pursuing a DMin) and supported by staff including Rev. Dr. Cynthia J. Rioland, the church’s leadership is involved in local and regional development—pastoral roles extend to Baptist boards and chairing the Highlands Community Development Corporation and the church credit union. Worship meets Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM (in-person and live-streamed via The Church Online), with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and baptisms on fifth Sundays, and the church offers broad online access (Watch Live, social media, prayer pages, an online membership form) and convenient giving through Pushpay. Regular virtual and in-person prayer activities, a child development center, and a range of outreach programs make it easy for families and newcomers to connect spiritually and receive practical support.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 3/4/2026