History

Tommy C. Chappell, Pastor Emeritus, observed the conditions of the East Lake Community and read the newspapers’ account of the economy, education, crime and overall problems affecting the quality of life in the area. With all of this knowledge at hand, he was moved to make life better for the people in this area. Finally in 2005, the New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church Community Support Corporation (NRSMBC CSC) was founded.

The Corporation was filed with the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County on the 11th day of October 2005 and became a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation on April 23, 2007.

NRSMBC Community Support Corporation Highlights
2005 – Corporation founded
2006 – Summer Camp begins
2007 – After School Program begins
2007 – Spring Camp begins
2007 – Administer Tommy C. Chappell Scholarship Awards
2010 – House Fix program begins
2011 – Tommy C. Chappell Scholarship Awards begin
2011 – House Build program begins
2012 – Transportation Service for Seniors begins
2012 – Green Electronic Recycling begins

Though these are our highlights thus far, New Rising Star continues to grow and expand the scope of its programs and supportive services. Please visit our programs page for a list of our future plans.