Dr. Joe R. Gant, Jr.

1973 - 1982

  • Called to Preach at Calvary MBC.

  • Additions made to the facility.

  • Installed as Pastor in November 1973.

  • 1974 married Carl Glenn Gant.

  • 1st African American to graduate from Louisiana State University of Shreveport.

  • Preached 1st Sermon at the National Baptist Convention in Detroit, Michigan in 1976.

  • Additional property purchased in 1978.

  • Moderator of Mt. Hermon Dist. Assoc. in 1979.

  • First 40- Hour Prayer Vigil in 1982.

1983 - 1990

  • Entrance into the Edifice at 5823 Ledbetter.

  • Radio Ministry started in 1984.

  • Co-Host on NBCA, Inc.

  • First live recording of the Calvary’s Mass Choir in 1985.

  • Hosted First NBCA, Inc. Congress & Youth Convention.

  • Appointed to the in 1989.

  • Chairman of the Board for two (2) years Southern University and A&M College System Board of Supervisors.

  • Leadership in A.B. Palmer March on Drugs with the late activist Dick Greogory in 1989.

1994 - 2001

  • In 1994, Drama “Calvary” performed at the Strand Theater

  • Project A.L.A.R.M. In 1995.

  • Elected President BME State Convention.

  • Appointed to Airport Authority serving 14 years / 3 Terms. In 1996,

  • Implemented the Church Based Tutorial Program.

  • First Annual Mother/Daughter Banquet in 1998.

  • First Annual Gospel Choir Banquet in 1999.

  • First Annual Usher’s Banquet in 1999.

  • Purchased Additional Property in 2000.

  • Premier Care Clinic opened in 2001.

2005 - 2012

  • First 95 Day Tent Revival.

  • 2006 Freedom School

  • 2006 Teen Pregnancy Program initiated.

  • 2007 Calvary’s Website

  • 2007 The Learning Haven established.

  • 2008 Calvary’s Apple and Google downloadable App.

  • 2012 Child Nutrition Program instituted.012 Child Nutrition Program instituted.

2013 - 2023

  • Co-Chairman Caddo Parish School Board Superintendent Search Committee.

  • 2014 Southern Gentlemen Honoree.

  • Wednesday and Saturday evening prayer meetings on the corner of Hollywood and Broadway.

  • Tent revivals in Hollywood.

  • Founder of “The Light of the Night” broadcast, 2023.

  • 60 years in the Preaching Ministry 2024

  • 50 Years as Pastor of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

2024 - 2025

  • New edifice purchased at 3939 Pines Road.

  • December 22, 2024, was the entrance service into the new edifice at 3939 Pines Rd.

  • Last 42 Hour Prayer Vigil session at 5823 Ledbetter.

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

3939 Pines Rd.  Shreveport, La.  71119

calvary.missionarybaptistchurch@gmail.com