Church History
“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:20
In April 2005, the Lord laid it upon the hearts of His servants to reorganize the church which they once called home at 2550 9th Ave South. However, the servants were met with much financial and legal controversy under the name of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. After a time of prayer and constant deliberation; with the help of a few Deacons, Deaconess and other members, the vision of a new beginning and a new name became a reality; New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Deacon Jim Anderson, Chairman of the Deacon Board and a group of 13 original Deacons and Trustees they remained dedicated to maintaining a remnant of the original congregation to support. The members began holding spiritual meetings at the home of Deacon and Sister Johnnie Jackson.
“But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
July 2007 - New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church was officially organized by the Reverend Fleming Tarver, Moderator of the Union Foreign Baptist Association. The members continued to support the body of the church at 2550 9th Ave South until the Lord saw fit for the congregation to move to the Enoch Davis Center to worship. Without a pastor, the leadership moved forward to get the church organized. Our new church began meeting for services at the Enoch Davis Center on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. We were blessed to always have a Minister to bring forth God’s word.
June 2008 -New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church moved into our current location of 1210 Union Street South, thanks to the generosity of St. Mark Lodge #12 who is graciously sharing their building with us. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
June 28, 2008 - Rev. Jerry Alexander Jr., was elected to become the first pastor of New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Reverend Alexander later resigned on December 1, 2009 and was honored the resignation by the deacons on December 6, 2009. The deacons and trustees faithfully continued to pray and worship, while prayerfully asking the Lord to appoint a pastor to lead our congregation.
October 27, 2009 - Deacon Jim Anderson, Chairman of the Deacon Board was called home to be with the Lord. He served faithfully until his death. We will always remember him and remember how he always reminded us that we should “always do things decent and in order”no matter what we are going through.
December 4, 2009 - Deacon John Hayes was appointed as Chairman of the Deacon Board and the church members continued to move forward to find a new leader for the flock. The leaders invited ministers to bring the Word every Sunday and continued to have bible study every Wednesday night as well as Sunday school.
June 5, 2010 - a vote was held and Rev. L. Don Middleton was elected to become the 2nd Pastor of New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Under Pastor Middleton’s leadership and with Jesus Christ in charge, the membership and ministries continue to grow, thanks to God for appointing an anointed pastor with a passion for serving the Lord and saving souls.
Sunday, July 21, 2013 - New Pleasant Grove Baptist church is celebrating our 6th anniversary. Pastor L. Don Middleton and his family are celebrating their 3rd anniversary with our congregation.
Sunday, July 9, 2023 - Celebrating 18 years of worshiping and community service under the leadership of Pastor Lannis thomas, Jr..