01 · Spirit
Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Helping believers grow in their relationship with God through biblical teaching, prayer, worship, and discipleship that produces lasting transformation.
Our History
A house built by hand and by faith.
In 1895, Deacon Frank Turner had a vision of establishing a community church, and became the founder of Mount Moriah First Missionary Baptist Church. The first church was a small wooden building on West Jefferson Street in Quincy, known affectionately as “The Church in the Bottom.”
-
1895
Deacon Frank Turner founds the church and serves as the first Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He is aided in building it by Deacon Rolly Madry, Deacon Damon Stevens, Deacon Willie Stevens, Deacon John Houston, Deacon Glover and many other members. Reverend Mann is the first pastor chosen to serve.
-
1927
The church burns down. The pastor and members work to solicit funds to build again.
-
1937
Ten years after the fire, pastor and members march from Antioch to this present location, 302 South Tenth Street. Reverend Choice is pastor, succeeded by Reverend T. F. Gunn, who initiates the bricking and renovation of the building with Deacon Ike Williams, Deacon B. F. Wynn, Deacon Ed Joyner, Deacon Pete Cox, Deacon Henry Hinson and Deacon Lucius Thomas.
-
2013
A mortgage burning ceremony is held for the parsonage in September.
-
2026
As of May, Reverend Stephen L. M. Caldwell is called to serve as pastor.
Those who have pastored this church
Reverend Mann · Reverend Choice · Reverend T. F. Gunn · Reverend W. Mallock · Reverend A. E. Issac · Reverend T. E. Critters · Reverend T. T. Myers · Reverend L. P. Davis · Reverend James Bush · Reverend Edward Jones · Reverend Delwynn G. Williams · Reverend Rolous Frazier · Reverend Cyril Mills · Elder M. E. Crawford, Sr. · Reverend Stephen L. M. Caldwell
Pioneers who paved the way
Mother Mamie Turner · Mother Carrie Kent · Mother Lizzie Williams · Mother Lizzie Coleman · Mother Ethel Bryant · Mother Irene Barkley · Sister Ida Betsey
Several of these mothers have mission circles named in their honor. Sister Ida Betsey served as mission president.
The church has grown both spiritually and financially with the cooperation of the church body. Under Pastor Delwynn G. Williams the church installed a new P.A. system, paved the parking lot, began a Broadcast Ministry, and became a full-time service church with worship every Sunday. Under Elder M. E. Crawford, Sr. came new stained glass windows, pew upholstery, wall to wall carpet, a broadcast system with video cameras, new drums and a keyboard for the Music Ministry, a lighted church sign, and renovations to the front of the building.
We are a church on the Move for God, Walking by Faith, and Not by Sight.
Church History Highlights, 1895 to 2026. Created September 1995 by Mother Irene Barkley and composed by Deaconess Ruth McQueen.
