Welcome home.
A personal welcome from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Bartholomew Orr.
Dr. Bartholomew Orr
Dr. Bartholomew Orr is the Senior Pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church, serving in this capacity since January 25, 1989. Under his leadership, the church has experienced tremendous growth — both spiritually and numerically.
Despite a large church setting, Pastor Orr works diligently to ensure that Brown maintains a family-like atmosphere. He is accessible to every member of his congregation, and every member takes pride in receiving a yearly birthday call from their pastor.
Committed to the city and the next generation.
Pastor Orr is deeply committed to serving our community, and currently serves on the boards of Baptist Memorial Hospital and the Memphis Police Department Community Advisory Board.
He leads Mid-South Genesis Community Development Corporation, an organization committed to improving the community of Memphis through building stronger families and economic development.
Pastor Orr received his Doctorate Degree in Ministry from Union University and has always used his passion for education to train and empower other ministers.
A humble and honorable man, Pastor Orr has shared the gospel with diverse audiences around the world. He is married to his lovely wife Valarie, his best friend of over 30 years, and they have been blessed with four sons: Bartholomew II, Valiant Bates, Bradford, and Brandon.
We are a family. And whoever walks through our doors — whatever they bring with them — they walk into the arms of a people who will love them in the name of Jesus.
A message from our Senior Pastor
We'd love to meet you in person.
Come worship with our family at any of our three campuses, or join us online from wherever you are.