Tuskegee, Alabama

It is known that a congregation worshiping as the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church was organized no later than the year 1882. Historical records state that a Rev. Anderson, who was known as a revivalist, served as pastor of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church and split time with Bethel .
In 1973, Rev. Leonza Harris accepted the Pastorate. During his 17 year tenure, many notable advances were made by the Church. He also established a Youth Church ; a radio ministry, and regular weekly bible study. In March 1990, Rev. Ervin D. Ward was called as Pastor. He stressed organization and planning, professionalism and spiritualism. Under his leadership, the construction of the church parsonage began. In May 1993, Rev. Kenneth G. Jones accepted to serve the Church as Pulpit Conductor and later as Interim Pastor as the Church was without an overseer. He later accepted the Pastorate in December 1993. Under his pastorate, the church has grown spiritually and educationally.