St. Luke Church of God in Christ

The St. Luke Church of God in Christ was founded by Elder Luke Austin September 22 1942.Elder Austin was born in Shelby Mississippi in 1908 moved to Chicago in 1923 and married Miss Addie Harris in 1928. The Lord saved Elder Austin in 1931. Under the leadership of Bishop Eleazer Lenox Elder Austin served the Lord for eleven years as a faithful church member choir member deacon and minister.Being zealous for God he came to the north side of Chicago in 1942 and opened a little mission at 971 N. Franklin Street with only his wife at his side. Through their faith in God hard work and perseverance the mission grew.The little mission which began on North Franklin is now the largest Pentecostal church body on the near north side of Chicago. This church seeks to 1 strengthen the individual and the family 2 edify the church and 3 reach out to the residents of the community and world all to the glory of God.