Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1867 in a mess hall on Pearl Street. The first church was destroyed by a storm in 1869 and another church was built in 1869 under Rev. The church relocated to its present site in 1888 with the construction of a wood-framed structure for worship, which subsequently burned. Dunham and Deacon Ragan, both professional brick masons. In 1893, t
he church called Rev. Oscar Williams – a mighty man of God, soul-stirring preacher, revivalist, earnest and tireless worker – as its seventh pastor, who organized the church into working ministries with assistance from Deacons Jack Lindsey, Johnny Young, George Ely, Saul Moore, Dan Scott, Ed Brackins, and Jim Shaw. The final church structure was completed under Rev. Williams leadership in 1898 and the membership increased to over 800 congregants. In 1910, under the leadership of Rev. Alexander, a two-story hall was erected and the usher board was organized with the first ushers being Will Moore, Henry Tucker, and Fink Taylor. In 1922, under the pastor-ship of Rev. Frank Williams, the pipe organ was installed, concrete steps replaced wooden steps, electric lights replaced gas lights, and a water cooler was added. Also, the two story fellowship hall was replaced with the current structure, a heat furnace was added, and the communion table presently used was obtained. In 1939, under the shepherding of Rev. L. R. Chandler, a new roof for the church and fellowship hall were completed, the exterior of the church and fellowship hall was restored, a baptismal pool and new hardwood floors were added, and the choir stand were extended. In 1969, after 29 years of faithful service, Rev. Chandler resigned due to health issues, and Rev. F. Barnes was called as pastor and oversaw the installation of air conditioning and carpeted floors. In March 1982, after the passing of Rev. Barnes, Rev. Alvin G. Walker was called to serve as pastor. Under his leadership, new land was purchased; new doors for the front of the church and basement were installed; usher, finance and communion rooms were constructed, and handrails were added. In November 2013, after other faithful servants of the gospel ministry had served, Rev. Jefforey Stafford was called as pastor. It is his vision that Pleasant Green “Exalt Christ Crucified and Coming Again, Embrace Community with Care, and Engage the Culture with Christ-Centered Compassion.“
