History

6 May 2007
After a period as interim pastor and prayer Rev. Dwight D. Hargrove was called to
become Zion Hill's 11th pastor.

Oct. 2003
The multimedia ministry was created while Rev. James Johnson was pastor.

9 April 1996
Rev. Jarvis Bailey accepts the calling as pastor of Zion hill Baptist and under his leadership
and teaching the children's play area and pavilion were completed.

22 Sept. 1991
Rev Joseph Smith became Zion Hill's 8th pastor.

Oct 1987
The construction of the indoor baptismal pool was completed while Rev. Ernest Hickerson
served as pastor

6 Oct. 1978
While Rev. Robert Brown served as pastor most of the ministries still in action to this day
were started under his leadership. The church constitution was created with the tradition of
the annual family day.

9 April 1975
Rev. James Jackson resided as pastor for a brief period. During this time Vacation Bible
School was started.

24 July 1963
Rev. Albert Jackson accepts the calling as pastor and the church building as it appears
today was completed with added rooms, basement over the next 10 years.

1951
Rev. John E. Crump became the fulltime pastor after a brief internship. The Pastor's Aid Club
and Baptist Training Union was formed under his leadership

1918
Under Rev. Harry J. Ellis the ministries of the Sunday School, Usher Board, Mother's Club,
Missionary Circle and Senior Choir.

1906
First church building was constructed under the leadership of Rev. W. C. Young

10 April 1897
William H. Cook donated 3 acres of land for the construction of Zion Hill Baptist'
congregation.

Oct. 1880
With the aid of Wilderness Baptist Church Zion Hill Baptist church was planted under Rev.
R. B. Townes who served as first pastor.