History of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church

As a result of a vision of Bro. Charles Simple, feeling the need of a Baptist Church to worship God in the area, Mount Zion Baptist Church was organized. The church was organized by the Rev. T. M. Hall in February 19, 1928. The founding members were Charles Simple, Henry Simple, Carrie Simple, Rev. J. C. Mack, Sr., and Rev. John Owens. Rev. J. C. Mack, Sr. was called as Pastor; Charles Simple, Deacon; Carrie L. Simple, Secretary, Henry Simple, Treasurer. The name of the church was later called Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Listed below are the previous pastors of the Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church:

• Rev. J. C. Mack, Sr. 1928 - 1933
• Rev. S. L. Farris 1933 - 1950
• Rev. C. E. Williams 1951 - 1960
• Rev. A L. McBeth 1960 - 1964
• Rev. H L. Mackey 1965 - 1982
• Rev. W. Alford 1983 - 1988
• Rev. Adrien S. Johnson 1989 - 2004

On February 3, 2005, Elder Roland K. Hendricks was called to be the 8th pastor of the Greater Mount Zion Church. We are "Going To The Next Level In Jesus."