The church was organized in 1873 under a Brush Arbor, on the opposite side of the road from where the church now stands. It was organized by Brother David James, a member of Hopewell Church (white), Brother Jim Martin, and Brother Shedrick Taylor, a member of Mt. Able. After meeting there for some months the service was moved to the local schoolhouse.
The first church built was a log cabin and was built under the leadership of Rev. John Smith, who served from 1873-1876. The deacons for the first church were Deacon James Martin, Deacon David James, and Deacon Shedrick Taylor. Worship Services were held once per month, on the 3rd Sunday. The offering for the first service in the new church was $5.20.
A few years later a second church was started, a weatherboarding structure. This church was not completed and after years of advancement in the construction arena, it was decided to rebuild instead of completing. In August of 1912 the 3rd church construction began. The carpenters came on the grounds at 8:55. They began work at 9:20 a.m. The first nail was driven by Brother Frank Turner. Other carpenters present were Brother Golden Jones, Brother Marion Gilliard, Brother G.M. Brown. The deacons appointed from 1873-1912 were Deacon James Martin, Deacon David James, Deacon Shedric Taylor, Deacon George Williams, Deacon George Gilliard, Deacon George Wardlaw, Deacon Barry Gilliard, Deacon Linzie Thompson, Deacon Clark Guyton, Deacon Robert Mack, Deacon George Webb, Deacon S.M. Tucker, Deacon S.M. Mance, Deacon Will Owens, Deacon S. Thompson, Deacon J.C. Johnson, Deacon John Cunningham, Deacon W.M. Brown, Deacon C.R. Smith, Deacon perry Acker, Deacon Sylvester Mance, Deacon John Thompson, Deacon S.M Gilliard, Deacon Richard Williams, Deacon John Tucker. Clerks during this same time frame were Brother Charley Robinson, Brother George Williams, Brother Clark Guyton, Brother John Gambrell, Brother Dock Glover, Brother James Green, Brother L.A. Hicks, Brother Randall Wilson, and Brother J.C., Johnson.
The fourth church was built under the leadership of Rev. S.M Glover. Deacons added under his leadership were Deacon Alf Hicks, Rev. W.M. Brown, Deacon Sam Tucker, Deacon Steward Thomposn, Deacon Frank McDowell, Deacon Roscoe Butler Jr., Deacon Oren Mauldin, Deacon W.H. Gilliard, Deacon John Watson, Deacon Nepoleon Johnson, Rev. Olin Johnson, Deacon John Robert Pickens, Deacon Jone Blanding, Deacon Leonard Merriweather. Some of the Missionary Presidents were Sister Hannah Butler, Sister Katie Butler, Sister Ada Mance. The Missionary Society was broken down into circles during this era. Circle presidents were Sister Lucy Johnson and Sister Miriam Scott Jones, Sister Vera Scott was the president of the Society, which included the two circles. Some of the clerks were Mr. Richard Blanding Jr., Brother Emanuel Scott, Sister Annie Lois Mance, Sister Miriam Scott Jones. The fellowship Hall was added under the leadership of Rev. Hubert Cuyler. Rev. Olin Johnson was licensed to preach. The following Deacons were added: Deacon Bennie Blanding, Deacon Emanuel Scott, Deacon Charlie Scott, Deacon James Johnson, Deacon Bobby Johnson. Clerks were Sister Miriam Jones and Sister Glenda Scott. The Trustee board including the following Brother Woodrow Scott, Chairman, Brother Adger Blanding, Brother Clarence Gambrell, Brother David Gambrell, Brother Otto Johnson, Brother O.C. Wardlaw, Brother Frank Wardlaw and Brother John Ed. Pickens. The musicians were Sister Thelma shell and Brother Louis Rainey. Missionary Presidents remained the same. The Deaconess president was Sister Elizabeth Merriweather. Deacon Vim Mance was installed under the leadership of Rev. Eddie J. Davis Trustees added were Brother John Scott and Brother James Scott. sister Miriam Scott was Deaconess & Trustee Wives President. Today our church is under the leadership of Rev. Odell Burns. Under this leadership the following deacons were installed: Deacon John Scott, Deacon O.C Wardlaw, James Johnson, Leonard Merriweather, Charlie Scott, James Blanding, Emanuel Scott, and David Blanding. The following Trustees were added: Brother Larry Merriweather, Brother Bobby Scott, Brother Jimmy Scott, Brother Olin Johnson Jr., Brother D.S rice, Brother Willie Johnson, Brother Ernest Powell, Brother Cecil Brownlee, Brother James Scott, Brother Ronnie Anderson, Brother Adger Blanding, Brother Woodrow Scott, Brother Bobby Scott, and the first lady to this board; Sister Brenda Thompson.
Missionary Presidents Sister Vera Scott, Sister Thelma Shell and sister Angela Burns. Deaconess and Trustee Wives presidents were Sister Miriam Jones, Sister Glenda Scott, Sister Joann Scott. Evergreen's first Minister of Music was Brother Louis Rainey. Minster licensed to preach: Rev. Bradley Fowler, Rev. Kenneth Simpson, Rev. Fred Miller, Rev Johnny Merriweather, and the first lady licensed to preach at this church was the late Minister Patricia Griffin. Ministers to follow: Rev. Bobby Johnson, Rev. Angela Burns, Rev. Willie Johnson, Rev. Alvin M. Williams, Minister Linda Sullivan, Rev. Sammy Burns, Rev. Sharon Thomas, Rev. Leon Scott, Tecora Johnson, Rev. David Burns, Rev. Nick Johnson, Rev. Krystal Gambrell, Rev. Eugene Parker, Rev.Emil Caldwell, Rev Ann Merriweather, Rev Timothy Merriweather, Clark Berry, Stephanie Rice was ordained under Rev. Odell Burns.
The fifth church was built under the leadership of Rev. Odell Burns. and was entered into on September 11, 2005. View Dedication Page
We thank God for the many years of blessings. Our church has out grown the building our Ancestors worked so hard to provide for us. Our prayer is that God will bless the next generations to out grow the building we are preparing for them.
Pastors of Evergreen Baptist Church
1873-1876 Rev. John Smith
1876-1878 Rev. A. Walker
1878-1883 Rev. Bob Simmons
1883-1884 Rev. Dan Busse
1885-1888 Rev. A. Walker
1889-1890 Rev. A.B. Lewis
1891-1892 Rev. P. Thompson
1892-1893 Rev. Milton Lindsay
1894-1895 Rev. Robert Hagood
1895-1903 Rev. S.J. Jones
1904-1906 Rev. R.F. Fox
1906-1907 Rev. J.A. Watson
1908-1911 Rev. S.H. Watkins
1911-1914 Rev. D.W. Williams
1915-1916 Rev. S.J. Jones
1917-1944 Rev. H.L. Zimmerman
1944-1972 Rev. S.M. Glover
1973-1976 Rev. Raymond Dean
1976-1982 Rev. Hubert Cuyler
1982-1987 Rev. Eddie Davis
1987-Present Rev. Odell Burns
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