Mary Missionary Baptist Church, after Sis. Mary Donovan, first clerk, and membership accepted the new name.
1921, Rev. Bell, pastors 1922, Rev. Wooten and Rev. Peterson
1923, Land purchased for $1,000 1924, Church moved and rebuilt
1926, Rev. Walker
1928, Rev. Elton
1930, Rev. Townsend
1932, Rev. Crumley
1936, Rev. Dan Dukes
1953, Rev. Braxton
1957, Rev. Richard Hammond, Pastor, a
nd Rev. William Armstead, Jr., Associate Pastor
1984, Rev. William Armstead, Jr., Pastor, and Revs. Warren Mingleton and Michael Walker,
Associate Pastors
2009, Rev. Warren Mingleton and Rev. Michael Walker served as Interim Pastors
2012, Rev. Jasper Jackson became pastor and still remains today. Pastor Jackson has foreseen our need for growth and has adopted as our theme, "A New Direction Being Led by the Holy Spirit" (Ezekiel 36:24-28). Rev. Lonnie Brooks was chosen as Assistant Parker.
2015 and 2016, several projects were completed under Rev. Jackson such as having the roof replaced and refinished the ceiling, replaced additional air conditioners, remodeled the foyer/ front entrance, painted the fellowship hall, and refinished the baptismal pool. With God's guidance and focusing on the Word, Family Night was started along with Children's Church and the Evangelism Ministry.
2019, God added King of Kings along with Rev. Charles Williams to St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church. A computer lab for our youth has also been added. The new addition which includes an ushers' room, finance room and handicapped bathrooms was completed.
2020, St. Mary's doors closed for in person services due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. Services were conducted through Zoom and telephone technology.
2022, Church was resumed in person and is continuing to prosper as we worship and praise His name. Brother John Carnegie was ordained as a Deacon. Maurice Hunt, III, is Associate Minister. Sanford Perkins has also become a vital part of the church's ministry.
