Welcome To Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church: A Legacy of Faith
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church was founded and organized in 1944 under the leadership of Rev. N.L. McKenzie. The first services were held in a modest home near Holmes Street, where a small but devoted group of twelve worshipers gathered regularly. Despite the humble setting, the Word of God was their guiding light, and the love among them fostered deep Christian fellowship.
As the congregation grew steadily, the need for a larger place of worship became clear. On February 25, 1946, Mt. Calvary purchased land for a new church home on Prosperway Street. Rev. McKenzie continued to lead the church faithfully until his passing. After his death, Rev. Louis Mitchell stepped in to serve the congregation.
Later, Rev. R.L. Nelson was called to be Pastor. He served faithfully until his health began to decline. During this time, Rev. Thomas Vail, the church’s Assistant Pastor, took on the responsibility of leading services. After Rev. Nelson’s passing, Rev. Mitchell returned as the full-time Pastor, serving the church for 13 years until his death on May 5, 1971.
Following Rev. Mitchell’s passing, Rev. J.J. Dixon was called to serve as Pastor. As Rev. Dixon’s health declined, Rev. Norvel Glover, an Associate Minister from St. Joseph Baptist Church in Prichard, was invited to serve as Pulpit Conductor. On August 13, 1979, Mt. Calvary officially appointed Rev. Glover as Assistant Pastor. Then, on September 9, 1980, Rev. Dixon resigned in favor of Rev. Glover becoming the new Pastor. A formal letter dated September 10, 1980, written by Church Clerk Sis. Hannah Cochran, extended the Pastorship to Rev. Glover. On September 14, 1980, Rev. Glover accepted the call and began his ministry with a mission to save souls and proclaim the Gospel — a mission that has led to many lives being transformed.
A Church Built by Faith
From Yonder to Here:
with God’s guidance, strong pastoral leadership, a supportive congregation, and the help of many friends, Mt. Calvary built a new place of worship on Prosperway Street. However, not long afterward, the Highway Department acquired the property for the construction of the I-65 connection.
By faith, the church relocated and built a new sanctuary at 505 Price Avenue. Dedicatory services were held from February 2–7, 1992 to celebrate this new beginning.
Since then, God has continued to bless Mt. Calvary with growth and new ministries, including:
Early Morning Services
Anointing Services
New Members Class
Evangelist Class
Community Center and Daycare
Weekly Prayer Meetings
Teachers Meetings
Church Bulletins
Nurses Aid Ministry
Male Usher Board
Couples Ministry
Tutoring Program for Youth
Praise Team
Men’s Ministry
Youth Scholarship Fund.
Rev. J.J. Dixon was called to serve as Pastor after the death of Rev. Mitchell. Due to Rev. Dixon’s declining health, Rev. Norvel Glover, an Associate Minister of St. Joseph Baptist Church, in Prichard, was asked to serve as Pulpit Conductor. On August 13, 1979 Mt. Calvary agreed to make Rev. Norvel Glover the Assistant Pastor. On September 9, 1980, Rev. J.J. Dixon tendered his resignation as Pastor in favor of Rev. Glover becoming Pastor. A letter was written dated September 10, 1980 by the Church Clerk Sis. Hannah Cochran extending Pastorship of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church to Rev. Glover. On September 14, 1980 Rev. Glover our presence pastor presented a letter accepting Pastorship of Mt. Calvary. Pastor Glover came with a mission of saving souls and spreading the good news and many souls have been saved.
With the help of God, a strong pastoral insight, supportive congregation, and many friends, a new place of worship was built on Prosperway. Shortly afterwards, the highway department needed the property for the 1-65 connection.
From yonder to here, by faith, we built this house of worship at 505 N. Price Avenue. Dedicatory Services were held February 2-7, 1992. A community center/gym and day care was later built. God has further blessed us to start New Members Class, Bible Study, Youth Bible Study, Nurses Aid Program, Praise Team and a Men's Ministry..
