In the heart of the 1950s, a division within a Baptist church in Harlem gave birth to two congregations. From that moment, Sharon Baptist Church was set on its own unique journey of purpose, faith, and resilience.

Under Rev. T.H. Washington, the congregation found their home — an old Jewish synagogue at 827 Forest Avenue in the Bronx, purchased in 1956 through faith, sacrifice, and determination. Rev. Washington pastored faithfully until his passing in 1959.

In 1961, God sent Rev. Dr. George W. Criss from Los Angeles. For 15 years, he transformed Sharon into a center of spiritual growth. Among his greatest legacies: the Sharon Baptist Church Head Start School, born of President Johnson's "War on Poverty" initiative in 1964 — 60 children, 8 staff, and a vision for education in the Bronx.

In 1977, Dr. Hubert Lee Reaves, Sr. — raised up from within the congregation — became the third pastor. His 40-year ministry was marked by compassion, depth, and service. He shepherded the church until his passing on June 5, 2017.

Pastor Keynon Jackson, the 4th pastor, led the church through its first major renovation and even through its first fire — spiritually and physically rebuilding the church over 6 years before being called to Georgia.

On November 24, 2024, the members unanimously elected Rev. Dr. Miles Travis Boyd, Jr. as the 5th Senior Pastor. Already overseeing a major renovation and breathing fresh vision into the congregation, Dr. Boyd leads Sharon Baptist Church boldly into a new chapter — Rooted in History, Growing, Building, and Pursuing God's Kingdom.