About

The Rock Full Gospel Baptist Church was originally founded by Elder Frederick L. Henderson to serve God's people through monthly Marriage Group Bible Study. The original couples participated in Bible Study geared towards preserving marriages. This concept continues today and has served many couples across the New Orleans area. The March 1, 2015 opening of the church for regular services came about as a result of Pastor Joseph Merrill of the New Kingdom MBC opening the doors of their ministry to allow The Rock FGBC to begin holding weekly services. We now hold two weekly services at 3611 St. Ferdinand St., New Orleans, LA 70116 - Sunday @10:45am and Pastoral Bible Study on Tuesdays @7:00pm.

To God be the Glory!

Under the direction of Reverend Matt Walker, New Kingdom MBC held its first service on October 21, 1973. Assembling at St. John Baptist MBC and Union Bethel Methodist Church for several years. After the church grew in membership and financially, several members located a property at 3032 Florida Ave. and accepted the challenge of refurbishing the building to make it our very own home.

On June 18, 1990, Reverend Joseph Merrill became the Pastor. He oversaw the purchase and building of our current location. Pastor Merrill worked diligently with the membership in fund raising and physical labor to build this facility at 3611 St. Ferdinand St. The building was dedicated for service on October 29, 1995.

New Kingdom continued to grow, overcoming the ravages of Hurricane Katrina with no flood insurance and displaced members. We continued to hold services every 2nd and 4th Sundays at Desire Street Ministries building while making repairs to the devastated home of New Kingdom. In August of 2007, the church reopened with a vision to move the church forward. In April 2014, Pastor Merrill asked Elder Frederick L. Henderson to come and assist with ministry duties. In July 2014, another segment was added to the existing building to extend the sanctuary with seating to accommodate up to 200 people. A kitchen/dining area and a new Pastor’s study withseveral personal amenities were included in this expansion. In 2015 Pastor Merrill invited Pastor Henderson and The Rock FGBC to begin holding services at the St, Ferdinand location. The inaugural service was held on March 1, 2015, at 12:30pm.

With over ninety percent of the church’s construction complete, Pastor Merrill was called home to glory.

In November 2015, Pastor Frederick L. Henderson was welcomed as the Interim Pastor of New Kingdom MBC and overwhelmingly elected to serve as Pastor in December 2016. The mission work provided to this community has flourished as Pastor Henderson and Lady Henderson often organize food and clothes drives for devastated areas. Weekly Pastoral Bible study as well as a weekly prayer line and a nightly online Bible study have become a staple of our Pastor’s ministry. Pastor Henderson has initiated Christian Education in the Church through Deacon, Minister and Elders training classes as well as preaching seminars offered to the public.

In May 2018 we combined the weekly services of New Kingdom MBC and The Rock FGBC. We now operate under the name Kingdom Rock Ministries where we are “One Church with Two Names” where we have “One Heart and Twice the Love”. We have formed a unique bond as we do the will of God. Our congregation is reaching higher to serve diligently and faithfully as others are called to aid our leaders in proclaiming the Gospel of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The legacy and vision of this ministry is firmly rooted in praising God and serving His people. It is through faith and the faithful that we have come this far under One God, as One Church, with One Spirit.

Leadership

ELDER FREDERICK HENDERSON
SENIOR PASTOR/TEACHER

Pastor Frederick L. Henderson served as the Founder and Pastor of The Rock Full Gospel Baptist Church and the Senior Pastor/Teacher of the New Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church both of New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2019 he combined the two churches under one name, and now pastors them as “Kingdom Rock Ministries”. (One church with 2 names, 1 heart, twice the love)

Under the spiritual guidance and leadership of his pastors, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and Pastor Debra B. Morton, he served over 22 years in various capacities at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. Second Assistant Pastor, a member of the Church Council, Overseer of Christian Education, College of Elders Chairman, President of the Ministerial Alliance, Director of the School of Ministry, Men of Vision President, Director of Marriage Ministry, and a proud and exciting Sunday School teacher. He has developed and taught many classes in the GSS School of Ministry and PSM Bible College, including: Biblical Hermeneutics, Homiletics, The Pentateuch, Old and New Testament Survey and Bible Doctrines. He recently served as the First Assistant in the Southern Berith District of the FGBCFI. He is an educator, motivator, innovator, preacher, teacher, husband, father, and grandfather. Pastor Henderson has yielded his gifts to God to be used for His glory. He stands scripturally grounded on Mark 10:45 for he knows that if Jesus came not to be served but to serve, he is not greater than the Master, and is committed to serve by giving his life as ransom for others.

Mark 10:45 (KJV)

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Lady Kimberley B. Henderson serves as First Lady of Kingdom Rock Ministries, formerly known as The Rock Full Gospel Baptist Church and the New Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church of New Orleans, Louisiana. One church with two names, one heart, and twice the love. Lady Henderson serves under the spiritual guidance and leadership of her husband and pastor, Frederick L. Henderson. Prior to becoming a First Lady, she served over 20 years in various capacities at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church; Overseer of Christian Education, Director of the School of Ministry, College of Elders Member, Director of the Ministerial Alliance Preparatory Program, Director of Marriage Ministry, and a proud and exciting Sunday School teacher. She is the Founder and Leader of the Anointed Women of God Ministry (AWG). Her passions include Intercessory Prayer, Marriage Counseling, helping people find their God ordained calling through Christian Education, and traveling. She is an educator, motivator, innovator, preacher, teacher, wife, mother, and grandmother. Lady Henderson has yielded her gifts to God to be used for His glory. She stands scripturally grounded on 1Corinthians 10:13, for there is no trial or tribulation that can come which Our God cannot keep you through and set you free from.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

ELDER KIMBERLEY HENDERSON

FIRST LADY

Our Mission

Our Mission is to be a God-centered, Word-based church, responding to the needs of God’s people. We endeavor through Loving, Teaching and Preaching, to serve God and this community with a Spirit of Excellence.

The Vision of the House

1. TO BE A CHURCH OF LOVE

Love is the greatest of the Christian virtues. (I Corinthians 13:13) Love is declared to be the chief test of Christian discipleship. John 13:34, 35: “A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this (love) shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another.” I John 3:14: “We (Born Again Christians) know that we have passed from death (Spiritual death) unto life because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.” The Christian must love God supremely and his neighbor as himself. Matthew 22: 37-39

2. COMMITTED AND CONSISTENT

Commitment: Pledge, promise, or duty regarded as a solemn responsibility. Be committed for the cause of Christ. Hebrews 10:25 “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together (as believers), as is the habit of some people; but admonishing (warning, urging and encouraging) one another: and all more faithfully (consistent), as ye see the day (the coming of Jesus) approaching. We are “one church with two names.” We urge you to attend a morning service (as we come together as a church family), Bible Study, Weekly Prayer Line, Prayer Service, and Deliverance Services. You should also avail yourself to the teaching ministries of the church; e.g. Sunday School, Institutes, and Revivals.

3. EVANGELIZES

The mission of the church is to evangelize the world. Matthew 28:19-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing the, in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Amen. We gather to be edified. We scatter to evangelize. As Believers, we are commissioned by Jesus to be responsible for the souls of those who don’t know Him as Savior. We must witness that others may be saved. Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

4. WE ARE FAMILY

Romans 12:5: “So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another (mutually dependent on one another with love and respect). Ephesians 4:16: “For because of Jesus the whole body (the church family, in all its various parts), closely joined and firmly knit together by, the joints and ligaments with which it is supplied, when each part (with power adapted to its need) is working properly (in all its functions), grows to full maturity, building itself up in love.”... no divisions...perfectly joined together...same mind...called unto the fellowship. (I Corinthians 1:9, 10)

5. SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE

Excellence: Superior quality; outstanding ability or worth. Daniel 6:3, “Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him...” Isaiah 1:17

6. A TITHING CHURCH

Tithing is God’s way to open the windows of heaven for you and pour out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. (Malachi 3:10) The tithe is 10% of your income.

7. AN OBEDIENT CHURCH

We must obey those who are in authority. Hebrews 13:17, “Obey those who have rule over you, and submit yourselves. Obey your spiritual leaders and submit (yield to the power or authority of another) to them continually recognizing their authority over you. For they are constantly keeping watch over your souls and guarding your spiritual welfare as men who have to render an account.” Jesus was obedient. (Luke 2:51; Philippians 2:8) Colossians 3:22, “servants, obey in all things...fearing God.”

8. CHARACTER

Character: Personal qualities by which others judge or see you; Moral excellence. Your personality is what you show people, but your character is who you really are. We must live the life we talk about at church and away from church. “Let your light so shine that men will see your good works...” Matthew 5:16. Walk circumspectly in the world (live purposefully and worthily and accurately), not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent) people.

9. A SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH
a. A spirit-filled church is a church that is led, guided, and directed by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Administrator of the Church. (He is in control.) I Corinthians 12: 4-7.
b. A spirit-filled church will be a church full of power. “You will receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” Acts 1:8

10. A CHURCH THAT WORSHIPS AND PRAISES

We must give God true worship. He is a Spirit; and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth. Our Father seeketh such to worship him. (John 4: 23-24) “Let the people praise Thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.” Psalms 67:3; 110:4

11. A PREACHING AND TEACHING CHURCH

Preaching is Proclaiming...
1. Preach the Word. II Timothy 4:2
2. Preach unto them Jesus. Acts 17:18
3. Preach the Word of God. Acts 13:15
Teaching is Explaining...
1. Go ye therefore and teach. Matthew 28:19
2. Teaching them to observe all things. Matthew 28:30
3. Jesus taught them. John 7:14

12. A CHURCH THAT FORGIVES
God wants us to forgive each other as He has forgiven us. Matthew 6:12, 24, 25 “When you stand praying forgive.” Mark 11:25 “Forgive and you shall be forgiven.” Luke 6:37

13. A PRAYING AND FASTING CHURCH

Through prayer and fasting, you will be able to flow in the anointing of God. (Mark 9:29) “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit...” Ephesians 6:18

14. A CHURCH OF FAITH

Faith is confidence, assurance and reliance on God. Trusting God for who He is. He is all we need Him to be. Without faith it is impossible to please God. When we come to Him we must believe that he is. (Hebrew 11:6) God expects believers to walk by faith, not by sight...II Corinthians 5:7.

15. A TIMELY CHURCH

“Let everything be done decently and in order.” I Corinthians 14:40. God expects His church to be orderly, disciplined, organized, strategic in planning, timely and seasonal.

16. A CHURCH THAT TAKES AUTHORITY OVER THE SPIRIT OF DISTRACTION
Distract – To cause to turn away one’s focus of attention; disturb, agitate. When the Holy Spirit is ministering through the minister, teacher, choir, soloist, etc., one’s focus should be on when the ministering of the Holy Spirit and not be distracted by crying babies, a disorderly witness,
loud outburst etc. (Col. 3:2, Heb. 2:1)