Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church History

In the Year of Our Lord 1874, a group of dedicated brethren came together and formed a

worship circle: Rainey Ruth, Mr. Copeland, and R. Mitchell Sr. The first meeting was held at a

place called Alligator Branch. After several successful years, they were inspired to move on.

Worship service moved to Sandridge and they continued to pray that God would give them

direction.

After a period of time, God moved their hearts to build a house for the Lord where they could

worship Him in any weather. They built a temple and named it Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist

Church. Reverend Steven Young was invited to come and give the Word. He became the first

permanent Pastor. During his leadership, Pastor Young ordained others to assist him in

carrying out God’s work. Early church leaders included Bud Terry, Owen Walker, Jake Ruth,

Perry Mitchell, Lonzo Dunbar, and Steven Grant. As time passed, other leaders included Joe

Grant, B. Bush, A. Early, Garvin, Hammie Brunson, and Hicks. Eventually, Reverend Hicks

became Pastor at Mt. Sinai. He added Snowden Buckner to the Deacon charge. Over the

course of many years, other leaders were ordained as deacons as well: Richard Mitchell,

Chester Lingard, Grand Lingard, Israel Walker, Sylvester Mole, Robert Williams, Jessie Smith,

Quillie Buckner, Bert Buckner, Joe LIngard, John Walker, Joe Grant, Clarence Wrice, Anthony

Buckner, Willie Grant, John Campbell, and Carmell Young. Additionally, several ministers were

licensed: Minister Debra Darby, Minister John Smith, and Minister Ronald Scott.

Over the years, several other servants of God served as Pastor at Mt. Sinai:

Reverend Norman Wilson

Reverend Rivers

Reverend Audrey Lofton

Reverend Thomas Williams

Reverend Jesse Jamison

Reverend Thomas Darby, Jr.

Reverend Alexander Washington

Currently, Reverend Albert G. Frost is serving as Pastor at Mt. Sinai. Pastor Frost is working to

expand the transformative power of Christ within each member, as well as beyond the walls of

the church. Evangelist Cindy Broughton and Evangelist Vermell Walker assist Pastor Frost with

ministry. The Deacon Board includes: John Walker, Chairman; Clarence Wrice; Freddie Grant;

and Carmell Young.

We thank God for those of the past and the present who sowed seeds that harvest many souls

for Christ Jesus our Savior. It is the hope that our church family will continue to be grateful for

our heritage and mindful of the sacrifices of those that came before us. To God be the glory!