Weekly Church Service – Sundays @ 11am

1505 Burns Ave, St. Paul, MN

Mission-driven African American Baptist Church youth ministries

Weekly Events

Discover our weekly events, classes, and service opportunities.

Family ministries promoting faith and African American heritage

Food Shelf

Drive-thru our Fishes & Loaves Food Shelf on Saturdays, or learn about serving.

Worship services focusing on gospel and African American heritage

Youth Ministry

Explore the many youth ministries and activities at PBC Saint Paul.

Church programs empowering African American youth through faith

Past Worship Services

Find Progressive Baptist Church past worship service videos here.

Progressive ministries supporting youth and families in Baptist Churches

Opportunities to Serve

Use your gifts and participate in Progressive Baptist Church ministries.

African American Baptist Church offering inclusive faith programs

Our Church

Progressive Missionary Baptist Church has served the Saint Paul, MN, community since 1992. From humble beginnings in the Bandana Square Apartment complex meeting room, we’ve expanded to a new model ministry and facility at 1505 Burns Avenue, St Paul, Minnesota. We’re committed to worship, evangelism, discipleship, shepherding, and investing in upcoming generations for God’s glory. We are actively “putting new wine into new wineskins” (Matthew 9:17) to preserve the authority of Scripture while showing its relevancy in modern times. Come and enjoy “The Progressive Experience” in Saint Paul!

Our Pastor

The Rev. Dr. Melvin G. Miller serves as our senior pastor. He succeeded his father, the Rev. Dr. Earl F. Miller, in 2017 after serving him and the church as assistant pastor and co-pastor for over a decade. Dr. Melvin Miller is committed to accurate Bible exposition, powerful gospel preaching, and community activism. As an experienced teacher and adjunct professor, he often leads Bible studies and other ministry initiatives and leads our church in worship and service. Dr. Miller has seven children.

Community service ministries led by African American Baptist Churches
Bible study focusing on faith and African American history

What We Believe

Click here to learn more about our beliefs as a Body of Christ.

Ministries

Every member of Progressive Baptist Church is a minister with gifts to share, and we provide numerous opportunities for everyone to exercise the gifts. Explore our ministries to see where you can serve St. Paul and the surrounding communities!

Food Shelf

Discipleship

Shepherding

Evangelism

Worship

Youth Ministry

“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.”

(1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NKJV)

Upcoming Events

  • October 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Step with Soul 2026

    Step with Soul Creating Young Change Agents. Leaders in our community with academic excellence. Starts [...]

  • October 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Step with Soul 2026

    Step with Soul Creating Young Change Agents. Leaders in our community with academic excellence. Starts [...]

  • October 31 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Hallelujah Night

    Hallelujah Night Saturday Oct 31, 2026 5:30-8pm Free and Safe Food @ 5:30pm Movie, Adult [...]

Our Announcements

PBC Adopt A Family

Seeking both sponsors and families, and volunteers to assist. Accepting registrations until November 15. 

Join our Worship Ministries

Share your gift. Join this week!

Usher Ministry wants YOU!

For more information, reach out to Darlene Scott, Harold Scott or see any Usher. 

Ministry Discipleship Survey

 Please complete this brief survey so we may strengthen and grow the church.

College Student Care Packages

Please consider making a donation to the JoAnn Clark Scholarship for care packages.

Sounds of Blackness

Coming Oct 9, 2026 – Available to purchase on Amazon

Join the Shepherding Ministry

See Rev. Patricia Bailey-Lewis after service for more info

Volunteer with us!

Every 1st and 3rd Satruday from 2:30 – 5:30pm @ Dorothy Day
(183 Old 6th St. W, St. Paul)

Talk To Us

We’d love to hear from you! Our church and ministry team welcomes your questions and comments. Learn more about Progressive Baptist Church, our ministries, facilities, pastor, and more.