when the statue was struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm. Solid Rock Church boasted the 16,000-pound statue was "the largest statue of Jesus in the world" when it was built in 2004. (Not to be confused with Notre Dame Stadium’s Touchdown Jesus mural.) Another nickname was “Big Butter Jesus,” as the statue looked like a butter sculpture. The statue, actually named "King of Kings," got its most prominent nickname because its upraised arms mimicked the referee signal for a touchdown. We're sure that's fine with the church - they know their Mega-Message reaches people in many ways.The Hustler Hollywood store across the street was left unscathed the irony was immaculate. It may also attract passing heathens, caught in the act of "High Five"-ing the Lord. This is a dramatic spot for Solid Rock baptisms, visible from the highway. October 2006: The statue continues to accumulate nicknames, and is the subject of a noveltysong by comedian Heywood Banks, "Big Butter Jesus." The song reminds all to "Spread the word."Īpril 2005: The pond has been filled, and the landscaping completed, making the giant Jesus appear as if rising from the waters. Soon after the statue's completion, tipster Lori Baker wrote us: "I found it interesting that a poll taken of locals concerning the statue of Jesus in Monroe had the following results: 25% feel that it is a ' Godsend, good for Monroe,' while 75% found that it was an ' Eyesore, bad for Monroe.'" The upraised arms familiar to "praise" service attendees conjures different images for locals, who refer to the big Savior as "Touchdown Jesus," or "Drowning Jesus." The pose of the statue as generated plenty of discussion. half-buried Messiah) and have submitted it for consideration for a Guinness World Record. Church leaders believe it is the World's Largest Christ (or at least the W.L. Lynch has created other larger-than-life sculpture in places such as Las Vegas (Caesar's big Neptune) and Disney World. The figure was completed in September 2004. Outside, artist James Lynch was commissioned to render a fiberglass and styrofoam over metal frame depiction of Christ after the Resurrection looming over the Baptismal Pool. You can buy Darlene's new book, "Your Life Follows Your Words," or hear the Fire Choir "Worship on Fire" to get a sense of what you're missing inside. Pastor Lawrence Bishop presides his wife Darlene also founded the church and she evangelizes with her own tidy set of ministries. is a symbol of devotion for the congregation of 3,000 at Solid Rock, a nondenominational mega-church. But Jesus faces west towards I-75 - highly visible - and you'd be crazy not to get off at the first off-ramp to worship and snap a photo. From the waist down, he's underground.Įnormous flea markets on both sides of highways at this exit make for large weekend traffic jams. high sculpture of Christ appears to explode from the dirt behind the amphitheater at Monroe's Solid Rock Church. Jesus has risen near the interstate north of Cincinnati. The statue was destroyed (a less athletic replacement is under construction).īefore that meteorological portent, this was our visit story: Touchdown Jesus (Gone)ĭuring a storm on June 14, 2010, the giant "King of Kings" styrofoam and fiberglass Jesus statue was struck by lightning and burst into flames.
September, 2004: Monroe, Ohio's Super Savior nearly complete.
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