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Olivet Institutional Baptist Church stands as one of the nation’s leading cathedrals of the African-American religious experience. A Christian congregation thriving in an urban setting, Olivet’s membership spans across the city of Cleveland and throughout the northeast Ohio region.

Historically, Olivet has had a celebrated tradition of activism through its engagement and advocacy in addressing some of the significant social causes of the day, including civil rights, social justice and public health. This involvement has figured in Olivet’s national recognition.

The Olivet pulpit has received some of the world’s most recognized global figures of peace, justice, equality, compassion and goodwill including the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Presidents Jimmy Carter and William Jefferson Clinton; Vice-President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Al Gore; Oprah Winfrey; and some of the nation’s most inspiring preachers.

Today Olivet continues to strive to be a spiritual community aimed at sp