Lenox Road Baptist Church exists to make disciples, followers of Jesus Christ who are committed to one another and are sent to serve the world. We seek to reach people, welcoming them into our fellowship and introducing them to faith in Christ; we work to help them grow in personal discipleship and we send them to ministry and leadership.
Ministry uses the power of athletics to bring our congregation and community together. Through programs like our weekly Basketball Clinic for kids and teens, we create spaces where young people can develop skills, build character, and form lasting connections rooted in faith. All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome.
We are a mission-oriented church- reaching out to those in need to represent God’s Kingdom here on earth.
Study Hall provides a safe and supportive environment for students in elementary, middle, and high school to complete homework, receive tutoring, and academic support.
The Rev. Dr. Kirkpatrick Cohall currently serves as Senior Pastor for the Lenox Road Baptist Church in Brooklyn New York for the past 25 years. Prior to his pastoral service, Dr. Cohall, for over 13 years, worked as a Medical Technologist at the Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Research Hospital in New York City. He prayerfully made a bold and courageous change in his career path to fulfill a call to pastoral ministry.
Rev. Cohall is a graduate of New York Theological Seminary, with a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a Doctor of Ministry(DMin) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Fordham University Graduate School of Education. He served as an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Fordham University, St john Fisher College and as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean at New York Theological Seminary, where he also taught in the Sing Sing Correctional Facility (Master’s Degree program). Rev. Cohall currently serves as the chairman for the SUNY Downstate Health Science University Council and has served on several others including Anchor House and American Baptist Churches USA. He is a past president of the Board of International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches overseeing missionaries serving in six continents.
Min. Dr. Sophia Cohall, First Lady of LRBC, is a woman of God, who has a heart for people. She is embraced by many as a mentor, spiritual advisor, and most importantly, servant of Jesus Christ. She believes in the power of prayer and has served the Lord in ministry for over 30 years. First Lady Cohall plays a vital role alongside her husband, providing guidance in many areas of the ministry. Her keen insight into organizational management has enabled her to play an invaluable role in enhancing and supporting the corporate accountability of the church while maintaining its biblical mission.
She is a product of the New York City Public School system, and a graduate of Hunter College, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics/Accounting. She is also a graduate of Fordham University, where she earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a concentration in Management Systems. In May of 2020, she completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Church Leadership, Administration, and Policy at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education. She is a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, and Alpha Sigma Nu.
