Church History

1945 July 22

First African American Missionary Baptist Church Founded

Rev. J. H. Hill sent from Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Knoxville) to preach

1946 October 4

Rev J. H. Hill becomes first pastor

1947

Name of Church Changed to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

1947 April 4

Rev C. C. Fuller becomes second pastor

1948

Groundbreaking Services

1949 Decemer 2

Deed to the land received

for a cash payment of $271.95. Excecuted by trustees L. C. Crowder, B. C. Cammon, and Johnnie Harris

1957

Basement Completed

Worship Services were now held in the basement

1965

Sanctuary completed and dedications ceremonies held

1972 February

Rev C. C. Fuller retires

1972

Additions to the church completed

Including Baptistm pool and Pastoral study

1972 November

Elder D. J. Ward becomes 3rd pastor

1989 August 14

Elder D. J. Ward leaves

He becomes pastor of Main Street Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky

1989 August 15

Elder Barney G. Johnson becomes interim pastor

August 10 1990

Elder T. L. Mims becomes 4th pastor

He preaches his first sermon on 7 October 1990

1995 July 26

Sanctucary remodeling completed and dedicated.

2018 September 8

Elder T. L. Mims is called to eternal rest

2019 July 12

Elder Henry D. C. accepts pastoral call

He begins his pastorate on 3 August 2019 and is installed as the fifth pastor 8 September 2019

2023 April 30