In April of 1945 the New Providence Baptist Church was organized by Reverend Clarence E. Scott in a Presbyterian Church that was located at 19th and Connecticut Streets in San Francisco. From there, the church moved to 1 Kohala Road, while Pastor Scott preached the gospel to win souls for Christ. The church moved from 1 Kohala Road to Divisadero and Geary Streets, using the Hall of the Most Worshipful Sons of Light-AF&AM. Several years later, the church relocated to Bush and Laguna Streets. Pastor Scott and the membership never became discouraged when they had to move from one location to another. They continued fighting on the battlefield for the Lord. The church then relocated to 1408 O'Farrell Street, which was completely remodeled into a beautiful church. Due to redevelopment, the church was required to move yet again. The new site was located at 309 Lyon St., where New Providence remained for several years.
In October 1988, Pastor Scott and the entire membership marched from a temporary worship location into the current beautiful building that includes the “Leanna Mattox” social hall which was once the sanctuary.
Pastor Scott's dream was realized. With the help of the members, the church has continued to flourish, installing stained glass windows, obtaining furniture for the classrooms, completing a church library and installing ceiling fans and chandeliers
In October of 1995, as a result of a successful “Building Fund” program, the church's million-dollar mortgage was burned. Praise the Lord! New Providence continues to strive for the goal of serving our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ!
As New Providence continued fighting on God's battlefield, the Lord looked in on New Providence and on October 23, 1998 he called his servant and the Founder of New Providence Baptist Church, Pastor, Clarence E. Scott home from labor in reward. The joy of Pastor Scott's service on earth was serving as the proud Pastor and Founder of New Providence for 53 years. He always had the church at heart and 19 days prior to his death, recommended that the church accept Reverend Michael Gilmore as the next Pastor upon his death.
On March 29, 1999, Rev. Michael Gilmore was installed as Pastor of New Providence.
