St. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church began its’ rich heritage when two churches came together as one: The Old St. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Johnny Mack, known as the Ditch Bank Church, and the Jeffries Creek Free Will Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Frank Johnson, known as the Bush Shelter.
 

When Rev. Mack left SBMB Church, he was succeeded by several Pastors who preached on trial basis. Finally, Rev. Willie Johnson was hired as Pastor of Old St. Beulah with Brothers P. J. Hinds, Henry Windham, and Willie Askins serving as Trustees. Deacon William Deas, Sr. served as chairman of the Deacon Board. 

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Rev. F. Johnson served as Pastor of Jeffries Creek Free Will Baptist Church until the two churches united in the early 1900’s. The original Jeffries Creek Trustees were Brothers Mack Charles, J. F. Johnson, S. Johnson, Sam Durant, Julius Johnson.

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Since the old St Beulah Missionary Baptist Church was located on land owned by Steve Taylor, Rev. Frank Johnson along with Trustees of Jeffries Creek believed it was in the best interest of both communities to unite by purchasing a parcel of land on December 27, 1924 at a cost of $150.00. On January 3, 1925 the land for the New St. Beulah was deeded.

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• Shortly after the construction of the new church began by members donating their time and work for free. The church was completed on Prayer, Sweat and Faith. (1924 – 1935) 
   

• Rev. W. A. Johnson served as Pastor. Jeffries Creek Free Will Baptist Church was torn down and construction on new St. Beulah began. Bro. Mac Charles headed the project along with other members. (1935 – 1944) 
   

• Rev. F. Singleton served as Pastor. Accomplishments during this time included: the moving of the baptismal poof from Jeffries Creek to churchyard and increased membership. Bro. Jonas Deas was the Chairman of the Deacon Board. (1944 – 1946) 
   

• During this time several Ministers preached on a trial basis. (1946 – 1960)
   

• Rev. O. E. Jackson served as Pastor. Assistant Pastor was Rev. E. H. Thomas, Secretary, Myrtle Anderson, and Superintendent of Sunday School, Lucille Ivory (1960)
   

• Accomplishments during this time included: construction of original youth building, first piano and organ purchased, Pulpit set purchased, installation of indoor plumbing, church baptismal pool moved inside the church to increase membership. (1961 – 1962)
   

• Rev. P. H. Dixon served as Pastor. Bro. Jonas Deas continued as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sis. Myrtle Anderson as Secretary. Bro. Jimmy Harrison became Superintendent of Sunday School. (Oct. 1962 – Oct. 1997)
   

• Rev. W. M. Blount served as Pastor. Assistant Pastor was Rev. E H. Thomas. 

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Major accomplishments included: remodeling of the church, construction of educational building, installation of central heat/air, reorganization of church auxiliaries, installation of sound systems, purchase of 5 additional acres of land, addition of new pews with cushions, safety bars on windows, and furnishing of Pastor’s study. Also, the organization of Youth Inspirational Choir under leadership of Mary D. Douglas and Ethel Lee, name change of the Jr. Choir to Young Adult Choir, reorganization of Jr. Choir under leadership of Lola Thompson and Sandra Becoat, organization of Jr. Missionary under the leadership of Mamie Pickard and Wilbur McElveen.
 

• Addition of new side parking lot, October 31, 1987. 

• Naming of St. Beulah Road, November 5, 1987.

• Donation of mini blinds in Sunday School rooms and Fellowship Building, May 2, 1988.

• Resurfacing of parking lot, installation of city water, installation of new tile in dining hall, July 31, 1989.

• Installation of new stained glass windows, March 13, 1992.

• In 1994, Ms. Sally Durant was elected as Church Secretary and Ms. Sally Park was elected Church Clerk.

• Heating element added to Baptismal pool in 1995.

• May 14, 1996 Ms. Dena Pigatt, the only survivor from the ‘Old St. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church’, retired from her labor.

• In 1996, a computer was purchased, organization of Male Chorus, and an increase in membership.

• Chairman of the Deacon Board Registry

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In 1966, Bro. Jonas Deas passed. From 1966-1974 Bro. Harry Durant served as chairman until his death in 1974. From 1974-1984 Deacon Cinnie Douglas served as chairman until his death in 1984. From 1984- 1999 Deacon David Mitchell served as chairman. From 1999 to present, Deacon Jack McElveen serves as chairman.
 

Deacon Board elected under Dr. Blount

David Mitchel (D)                             Donald Brady                        J. C. Milo

Edmund Smith, Sr. (D)                    Clarence Mathews               Bert Mitchell

Jimmy Harrison (D)                          Frank Charles                       

William Gamble (D)

J. C. Sims (D)
 

Trustees under Dr. Blount

Chairman, James Cooper (D) (11 years)            

Lester Cooper (D)                Walter Cooper (D)               Cinnie Douglas, Jr. (D)

Thomas Douglas                  L. C. Crawford (D)               Luther Collins (D)

Ronald Wright (D)                Roscoe Eaddy (D)               Walter Scott (D)

Herbert McCants (D)           Booker T. Moses (D)           Walter Windham (D)

Charles Harper (D)              Jimmy Pigatt (D)                  Larry Pigatt (D)

Mack Richardson (D)          Spencer Pigatt (D)               Robert Eaddy

Edmund Smith (D)

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Dr. Blount retired in October 1997 and the search for a new Pastor began. Several Ministers came to preach on a trial basis but it only took eight months to find our next Pastor. On June 7, 1998, Rev. Terrence Lorenzo Washington became our Pastor and he vows that he wants St. Beulah to be the only Church that he Pastors.

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(June 7, 1998 – Present)

Rev. Terrence L. Washington serves as Pastor. 
 

There has been an increase of membership, establishment of new Auxiliaries, and improvements to the Church.
 

Ministerial Staff: Rev. Michal Barr, Rev. Randolph Brown, Rev. Sam Cade,

Rev. Annie Carroway, Rev. Cathy C. Charles, Rev. Eric Cooper, Rev. Lura Mitchell, Rev. Shelby Smith, Rev. Carnell Johnson, Rev. Travious Cooper, Rev. Subrena Dudley, Rev. Magalene Thompson, Licentiate Morris Richardson, Minister Barbara J. Green
 

Deacons: James Charles, James W. Cooper, III, Willie Harrison, Brunson Charles, Jr. (D), Charles Williams, Simon Lee, Edmund Smith, Jr. (D), Ralph Allison, Greg James, Antonio Fleming

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Trustees: Lillian Wright, Naomi Eaddy, Beth Frierson, Isaiah Harley, Tonya Harley, Jana Harley, Joe Park, Lillie Mitchell, Clara Williams, Ricky Waiter, Antonia Fleming, Cedric Douglas, Greg James (now Deacon), Claude Davis, Henry Kelly, Robert McKithen
 

Auxiliaries: Pastor’s Aide, The Young Women Auxiliary, Brotherhood, Basketball Team, Baptist Men’s Ministry, Grandparent’s Day Committee, Senior’s Club Ministry, Teen Club
 

Musicians: Rev. Travious Cooper, Alphonso Montgomery
 

Young Adult Choir name changed to Inspirational Choir.

Renovation/Addition completed June 6, 2010.

Heritage Hall dedicated August 25, 2013.
 

The members of St. Beulah are proud of their Glorious past and look to God for a more Prosperous future. We give thanks to God for our many Blessings over these 97 years.

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