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Our mission is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and we are passionate about spreading His message - [Milwaukee School of the Bible](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/msotb/) - Thinkwave Gradebook Login The Pastor’s Study – Online Catalog The Milwaukee School of the Bible is a structured Bible training ministry designed to equip deacons, Sunday school teachers, youth and children’s works, Bible study leaders and other faithful workers to better understand God’s Word and serve effectively in the local church. Operating in affiliation with Crown - [Great Is Thy Faithfulness](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/2026-great-is-thy-faithfulness/) - Great Is Thy Faithfulness Our 2026 theme, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, is a guiding truth for our worship, our fellowship, our outreach, and our daily walk with the Lord. Rooted in Lamentations 3:22-23 this theme reminds us that God’s compassion never fails and His mercies are truly new every morning. This confession of faith was - [Leadership](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/leadership/) - Leadership Paul J. Hoover - Senior Pastor Education & Experience Fairhaven Baptist College (B.A. Pastoral Theology) 2011 Crown Seminary (M.Min.) 2021, (M.Div.) in progress Bob Jones Seminary (Graduate Certificate in Counseling) in progress Milwaukee Police Academy / MPD District 5 (Police Officer, C.I.T. Training, Basic Peer Support, M.I.R.T.) 2023 Pastor Paul J. Hoover grew up - [Sunday Bulletin](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/bulletin/) - 📄 Tap to View Sunday Bulletin - [Rohingya Advocacy Day](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/rohingya-advocacy/) - SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026 10:45 A.M. – ADVOCACY & WORSHIP SERVICE 12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. – OPEN HOUSE & MEAL The Rohingya are one of the world’s most persecuted people groups. Milwaukee is home to the largest Rohingya population in the United States. Souls Harbor Baptist Church loves the Rohingya people. Join us for Rohingya Advocacy - [Contact](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/contact/) - Contact If you have questions, please send us a note. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Message *NameSubmit Our Location 3800 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 Contact Info 414-342-1234 info@shbcmilwaukee.com Meeting Times Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service @ 10:45 a.m. Livestream Dinner (15 minutes after service) - [Calendar](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/calendar/) - [Our Purpose](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/our-purpose/) - Our Purpose Our church’s purpose is to love God (Mark 12:30), grow together (Acts 2:42), serve others through involvement in ministry, and reach the world by making disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). Souls Harbor Baptist Church is seeking to fulfill the Great Commission starting with Milwaukee. We are reaching our city by equipping the saints to minister in - [Missionary Application](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/application/) - Missionary Application This information is for our church’s use only. Only full-time staff will have access to this completed application. We use this information to schedule missionaries for meetings and to determine any possible support. If we do not book you right away, it is possible that we will do so in the future; however, - [Missionaries](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/missionaries/) - Missionaries What is Faith Promise Missions? Faith promise gifts differ from regular offerings in that a faith promise requires the giver to commit to giving what he or she does not currently have—a promise requiring faith that God will provide. It is based on 2 Corinthians 10:15-16: “Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, - [Community Involvement](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/community/) - Community Involvement Souls Harbor Baptist Church seeks to spread the love of Jesus Christ in our local community by being active and caring to our neighbors. Alpha Women’s Center Crisis Pregnancy Center – Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.alphawomensmke.com December Fundraiser The Alpha Women’s Pregnancy Center is a Christian pregnancy crisis center that provides free, confidential pregnancy tests, - [Church Ministries](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/ministries/) - Church Ministries “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.” – 1 John 1:3 The best way to increase your faith and walk with Jesus is to engage in church - [Church History](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/history/) - Church History Church Beginning On June 1, 1986 Pastor Paul Hoover and his wife Cindy founded the Souls Harbor Baptist Church. The first service was held at the Chapel of the Flowers in Brookfield, WI with 41 in attendance. That summer and fall included picnics, revival meetings, and youth activities. In December of 1986 a - [Our Beliefs](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/our-beliefs/) - Our Beliefs Bible Only Rule of Faith & Practice God’s Word is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. As the inspired, inerrant, and preserved Word of God, it bears the absolute authority of God Himself. No human opinion or church decree can usurp the teachings of Scripture. Whatever the Bible dictates, - [Livestream](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/livestream/) - Livestream Watch Livestream on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. CST Recent Sermons More Sermons - [Sermons](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/sermons/) - Sermons - [Plan Your Visit](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/visit/) - Plan Your Visit Stepping into an unfamiliar church for the first time can be a little intimidating and maybe even a bit overwhelming. When you visit Souls Harbor, you can expect to feel welcomed and accepted. Like most people, you probably have some questions about what your experience at Souls Harbor will be like so - [The Bible Way To Heaven](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/heaven/) - The Bible Way To Heaven There are big questions that haunt all of us. What happens when I die? Where will I spend eternity? The single most important question that you will ever answer is this – “If I were to die today, would I spend eternity in Heaven with God?” Your relationship to Jesus - [CHARLIE'S LEGACY](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/2025-welcome-2/) - Welcome to Souls Harbor – a vibrant Baptist church nestled on the South Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our mission is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and we are passionate about spreading His message far and wide. As an evangelistic church, we wholeheartedly embrace the teachings of the Bible, with a strong focus on - [Privacy Policy & Privacy Rights](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/privacy/) - Privacy Policy & Privacy Rights Who we are Souls Harbor Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church in Milwaukee, WI. Our website address is: https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com. Personal data and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address - [Give](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/give/) - [Prayer](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/prayer/) - If you would like the church family to pray for you, please fill out the form below. Prayer - [S.H.A.P.E.](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/spiritual-gifts-s-h-a-p-e/) - [Reaching America Baptist Partners](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/rabp/) - “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”Matthew 9:36 Purpose The goal of this missionary outreach is to help church planters start and firmly establish new fundamental Baptist churches across America. We also seek to strengthen existing churches. History In - [Sample Page](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! 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Nulla consequat massa quis enim.Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate ## Gallery - [Gallery 6](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?gallery=gallery-6) - [Gallery 5](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?gallery=gallery-5) - [Gallery 4](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?gallery=gallery-4) - [Gallery 3](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?gallery=gallery-3) - [Gallery 2](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?gallery=gallery-2) - [Gallery 1](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?gallery=gallery-1) ## Sermons - [The Difference Maker](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=the-difference-maker) - Nulla consequat massa quis enim.Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. In enim justo, rhoncus ut, imperdiet a, venenatis vitae, justo. Nullam dictum felis eu pede mollis pretium. Integer tincidunt. Cras dapibus. Vivamus elementum semper nisi.Aenean vulputate eleifend tellus. Nulla consequat massa quis enim.Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, - [3 Areas All of Us Struggle to Trust God With](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=3-areas-all-of-us-struggle-to-trust-god-with) - Nulla consequat massa quis enim.Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. In enim justo, rhoncus ut, imperdiet a, venenatis vitae, justo. Nullam dictum felis eu pede mollis pretium. Integer tincidunt. Cras dapibus. Vivamus elementum semper nisi.Aenean vulputate eleifend tellus. Nulla consequat massa quis enim.Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, - [It’s Time for a Comeback](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=its-time-for-a-comeback) - Nulla consequat massa quis enim.Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. In enim justo, rhoncus ut, imperdiet a, venenatis vitae, justo. Nullam dictum felis eu pede mollis pretium. Integer tincidunt. Cras dapibus. Vivamus elementum semper nisi.Aenean vulputate eleifend tellus. Nulla consequat massa quis enim.Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, - [The Pillar and Ground of the Truth](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=the-pillar-and-ground-of-the-truth) - [Lessons From Cuba](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=lessons-from-cuba) - [It's The Little Foxes](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=its-the-little-foxes) - [The Appointment You Must Keep](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=the-appointment-you-must-keep) - [What Will You Do With Your Lunch?](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=what-will-you-do-with-your-lunch) - [A Stone Of Remembrance](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?sermon=a-stone-of-remembrance) ## Staff - [Kyleigh Lam](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/?speaker=kyleigh-lam) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. 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In enim justo, rhoncus ut, imperdiet a, venenatis vitae, justo. Nullam dictum felis eu pede mollis pretium. - [What God Really Wants](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/sermon-category/what-god-really-wants/) - Nulla consequat massa quis enim. Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. In enim justo, rhoncus ut, imperdiet a, venenatis vitae, justo. Nullam dictum felis eu pede mollis pretium. - [Worship God’s Way](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/sermon-category/worship-gods-way/) - Nulla consequat massa quis enim. Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. In enim justo, rhoncus ut, imperdiet a, venenatis vitae, justo. Nullam dictum felis eu pede mollis pretium. ## Staff Categories - [Church Members](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/speaker-category/church-members/) - [Ministries](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/speaker-category/ministries/) - [Speakers](https://www.shbcmilwaukee.com/speaker-category/speakers/)