1969 - On July 4, Broadview Missionary Baptist Chapel, began, as a Southern Baptist Mission (in the property of Chicago Metropolitan Baptist Association), under the leadership of Rev. Otis Anderson. The Mission was located at 2001 South 15th Avenue.

1972 - January 31, Minister Otis Anderson resigned his position as pastor. On the first Sunday of May, Minister Clarence W. Hopson accepted the call to become the Pastor of Broadview Missionary Baptist Chapel. At that time there were about 40 members that consisted mostly of children. The Church was constituted in June and the Church forged ahead and there was tremendous growth in members as well as finance.

1974 - Having experienced record growth, the Church purchased the property at 2001 South 15th Avenue. God blessed and the Church continued to experience record growth.

1977 - It became apparent that steps needed to be taken to enlarge our current territory; membership had reached approximately 300. The Church was completely remodeled, taking advantage of all possible space, but we also began to explore options.

1980 - On March 30, with a membership of 400, we moved into our second location, at 2111 South 17th Avenue. In just a few years the membership exceeded 2000. Again, plans were under way to explore our options. Meanwhile, we instituted a second morning service.

2004 - After much prayer, research and years of legal challenges, on November 13, we moved into our current facilities,at 2100 South 25th Avenue, with approximately 90,000 of square space with sufficient space for administration,  classrooms and a Sancturay that seats 2500.

2006 - After 35 years of service, on April 27th, Pastor Hopson announced his plans to retire.

2006 - On October 27th, Rev. Marvin G. Parker was elected as Pastor Hopson’s successor.

2007 - On May 27th, Pastor Hopson preaches his final sermon and passes the baton to Pastor elect, Marvin Parker and charged him to continue to build on the foundation.