Our founders and pastors

Past Leaders

This page is dedicated to our past leaders and their contributions and sacrifices to this ministry.

Rev. & Sis. Lamar V. Brown
Rev. & Sis. Lamar V. Brown
Founders, 1937 to 1966

“Upon this rock I will build my church.” Matthew 16:18

Rev. Mason Thompson
Rev. Mason Thompson
1966 to 1968

“Feed my sheep.” John 21:15

Rev. Israel Jones
Rev. Israel Jones
1966 to 1969

Great is Thy faithfulness.

Rev. Martin B. Fortner, Sr.
Rev. Martin B. Fortner, Sr.
1969 to 1999

He built the new sanctuary, dedicated in 1986.

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