We would like to welcome you and tell you a little something about our congregation: its pastors, leaders and staff; its opportunities for worship and growth; and its beliefs, programs of Christian education, and opportunities for fellowship.

It's been said that "strangers are only friends we have yet to meet." We're happy that you have chosen fellowship with our congregation. May you find comfort and joy in our beliefs and remain with us as a friend.

Mission & Belief
The continuing purpose of this congregation, as a gathering of Christians, is to serve all people in God's world with the gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Scripture (Matthew 28:18-20)

The primary objectives of this congregation shall be:

• To faithfully proclaim the gospel, to lead sinners to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for life and salvation (2 Timothy 4:2; Luke 24:26-48).
• To strengthen believers in faith and sanctification through the means of grace (Romans 10:17).
• To equip believers as disciples, stewards and witnesses for sharing the gospel of Jesus with our fellow people (Ephesians 4:11-12).

The Lord has worked in marvelous ways through Mineral Heights Baptist Church since the ministry began January 3, 1954, when a group of people met at Wolfe Creek Community Center for the purpose of organizing a Bible-believing Baptist church. W.O. Majors (Pastor) and Bobby Nutt acted as moderators of the newly-organized church with 80 charter members. A new building was built for the newly organized congregation, located on the corner of Wesley and Poplar Street.

W.O. Majors was called as the first pastor of the Church. W.O. Majors had moved to Greenville in 1925. W.O. & Mrs. Majors had four children: Oliver, Martha, Truett and Conway.

Shortly after WWII was declared Truett Majors, an Air Force pilot was killed in the Philippines. A military installation in Greenville used to train Air Force personnel was named in honor of Truett - Majors Field. Truett was the first Hunt County serviceman killed in WWII. Greenville also named a baseball stadium after Truett - Majors Stadium. The stadium's front gate still remains today and is located on the east end of Lee Street.

Brother Majors continued as pastor until 1957, when he officially retired from the ministry. Under Brother Major's direction the church grew from 80 to 172 members. Brother Majors established a missions program that exists to this day.

From 1957 until 1969 - The church had a total of six pastors: Joe Hebel, Jim Nance, J.O. Grooms, Don Spain, Raymond Bugg and Joe Patterson. Joe Patterson began the bus ministry in 1967.

April 1969 - March 1985 Larkin Jackson Power was called as pastor. Bro. Power served as pastor for 16 years. In 1977, the congregation began to seriously consider building a new building. The decision was made to sell the Wesley property and purchase a larger section of land on Robin Road. Under the Direction of Brother Jack Power, a new building was completed in early 1979. It was not long before the new auditorium was filled with converts and members.



May 1985 - March 1994 Randall Wayne Langford was called as Pastor. Under the direction of Pastor Langford, the church, as well as the bus ministry, flourished. Church attendance grew to approximately 300. In 1987, Brother Jerry Brewster was added to the staff as full-time associate pastor and music minister. Also, in 1987, construction of the L.J. Power Family Life Center began.

August 1994 - February 2001 Brad Strand was called as pastor. Under the direction of Brother Strand and the labor of Brother Danny Gandy, the family center was completed in the fall of 1997. Also, in 1997, Mineral Heights Christian Academy was established.

June 2001 Daniel L. Williford accepted the call as pastor to become the twelfth pastor of Mineral Heights Baptist Church. Marvin Kaufman was the principal of the Academy for the 2001 -2002 school year. For the 2002-2003 school year, Brother Dave Williford was called to become the principal for the academy.

January 2005 Under the direction of Pastor Williford and Loren Everett, the members of the Southside Baptist Church felt led of the Lord to join with the members at Mineral Heights to form one congregation, in order to more effectively reach their community with the Gospel message.