From its beginning, Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church has drawn her strength from God, the mission and the vision of those who came before us. The original history of the church was destroyed by water while in the possession of former Secretary, Sister Rose Merry Mack. The only recorded history was done by the late Deacon Peter Carter at the Lee County Court House, who at that time served as Chairman of the Deacon Board. Mt. Pleasant at this time was without a pastor. Deacon Carter stated that Mt. Pleasant was organized in 1861 by a band of baptized believers in Christ. The organizers were: Rev. Mack C. Carter, Rev. Tom Collins, Tom Garner, Tom Thornton. The remainder of the History was compiled by Sister Martha Phillips church clerk and Sisters Maggie Smart and Phoebe Hatcher who had also served as Church Clerks.
The church was first constructed under a Bush Arbor on property deeded to Mt. Pleasant by Slave Owners. In agreement with Mt. Pleasant, Old Piney Grove Baptist Church members were allowed to conduct service on 4th Sundays and conduct burials in the church cemetery until the construction of their church was completed.
Some of the pastors in the early years were: Reverends Dough Johnson, Ben London, Gain Byrd, and Tom Johnson. There were no recorded years these ministers served as pastor.
In 1890, the first frame building was built on the East edge of the present acreage. The church was constructed on a wood frame with four windows on each side and sound poles in the center to carry voices with two doors in the front.
In 1918, Rev. Gene Murray was called to serve as pastor; during his leadership, he baptized Sister Maggie Smart, who was with us until her passing in 2002.
In 1925, Rev. Wallace Davis was called to serve as pastor; according to the rebuilding historical date of the church he served for 11 years.
Rev. L.C. Hammond served approximately one year, which would have been approximately between 1936-37. (to view in it's entirety click here)