How it all started...
Our story begins over 150 years ago as members of this community knew that they needed to reach their Jerusalem here in this very spot.
In 1874 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church began and has led by Pastor J.M.D. Stallings. Since that time many pastors have come and gone throughout the history of Mt. Pleasant, who have played significant roles in the life of our Church.
The original church building was built in 1874, and a new church building (now the Cove) followed in 1900 at the cost of $100.25!
Pastor C.L. Matthew has been the longest tenured pastor and brought forth much stability during his time as Pastor (1917-1948) and had set the standard for the pastors who followed. However, the churches greatest growth came in the early 2000’s under Pastor, Dr. Doug New, who served Mt. Pleasant from 1997-2014. During his tenure the current church building we have now was constructed, along with the Family Life Center.
It is clear that God has used many pastors, church members, and other resources throughout the life of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. However, one thing has remained constant, “A Church that believes it is important to keep the main thing, the main thing”; and the “main thing” is Jesus Christ and His Gospel.
Times will change and fads will come and go, but we invite you to become a part of our History as we stand upon the never changing Word of God and Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Looking back over the history of 150 years it is clear that we get to drink from the wells that others have dug. Their labor for Mt. Pleasant has become our blessing. However, we must not only look backwards to be thankful for what was done for us- we must also look forward to the future. It is important for us to dig spiritual wells for those who come after us so that we may be a blessing to this Church, brothers and sister in Chris, that we will never meet, and most importantly the Kingdom of God.
In 1874 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church began and has led by Pastor J.M.D. Stallings. Since that time many pastors have come and gone throughout the history of Mt. Pleasant, who have played significant roles in the life of our Church.
The original church building was built in 1874, and a new church building (now the Cove) followed in 1900 at the cost of $100.25!
Pastor C.L. Matthew has been the longest tenured pastor and brought forth much stability during his time as Pastor (1917-1948) and had set the standard for the pastors who followed. However, the churches greatest growth came in the early 2000’s under Pastor, Dr. Doug New, who served Mt. Pleasant from 1997-2014. During his tenure the current church building we have now was constructed, along with the Family Life Center.
It is clear that God has used many pastors, church members, and other resources throughout the life of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. However, one thing has remained constant, “A Church that believes it is important to keep the main thing, the main thing”; and the “main thing” is Jesus Christ and His Gospel.
Times will change and fads will come and go, but we invite you to become a part of our History as we stand upon the never changing Word of God and Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Looking back over the history of 150 years it is clear that we get to drink from the wells that others have dug. Their labor for Mt. Pleasant has become our blessing. However, we must not only look backwards to be thankful for what was done for us- we must also look forward to the future. It is important for us to dig spiritual wells for those who come after us so that we may be a blessing to this Church, brothers and sister in Chris, that we will never meet, and most importantly the Kingdom of God.
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