Dr. Gregory L. Clarke, by divine appointment, in 1986, became the tenth pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. He is a skilled administrator with Bible-centered convictions, a compassionate spirit, as well as, an anointed preacher/teacher. Beyond the church, Dr. Clarke has established for the community a food pantry and Meal-on-Wheels program to serve the needy; a senior citizens recreation center for activity daily with seniors; senior apartments for independent living seniors; a prison ministry for the incarcerated and a weekly television broadcast for the shut-in. 

He has preached on four (4) continents (North America, South America, Europe, and Africa), for National Baptist Convention USA’s 121st Session and the Gospel Music Workshop of America’s 49th Convention. He also prayed the inaugural prayer for Governor Don Siegelman.

Dr. Gregory Clarke has also produced over 6,000 members serviced, 40 Preachers licensed, and 16 Pastors ordained.

  • Pastor of a prominent megachurch for over 30 years

  • Author

  • Superintendent of a private Christian school system

  • Former president of a federal credit union

  • Former president of a community payment center

  • Former president of senior housing complex

  • Former owner of Clarke Company Mortgage Company, Inc.

  • Recipient of F.B.I. ” Community Service Award”

  • Recipient of NAACP “Medgar Evers Economic Empowerment Award”

  • The City of Birmingham dedicated 17th Street SW as Reverend Dr. Gregory L. Clarke Blvd 

  • The City Council and Mayor of Birmingham, AL presented him the highest award that a citizen of Birmingham can receive, “The Outstanding Citizen Gold Medallion” 

  • Founder and Co-Chairman of Peacemaker of Birmingham

Studies:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree; Birmingham Southern College (Finance Major)

  • Post Graduate; Harvard University, School of Divinity (Summer Leadership Institute)

  • Post Graduate; Boston University, School of Theology (Sustaining Urban Pastoral Excellence Program)

Despite numerous responsibilities, Dr. Clarke is a devoted husband (Regina) and father of four children and eight grandchildren.