It all started in 1881, when a God-fearing sea captain by the name of Gustavus W. Schroeder established a much needed church in the heart of San Francisco. Zion Baptist Church, later to become known as Hamilton Square Baptist Church, was founded on the fundamental doctrines of the Word of God.
Though our location has changed several times over the decades, our dearly held standards based on God's Word have not; maintaining the original purpose of the church as stated in our constitution:
"The object of this organization shall be: the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His sacred Word; to guard and promote the spiritual welfare and growth of its members; minister to its sick and care for its needy; to seek the salvation of those who know not Christ; minister to the spiritual welfare of the community; promote the missionary aims of the Church; and to do everything possible to make known Christ Jesus our Lord and His Work to a lost world."