The History of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

In a meeting on May 19, 1927, at 1502 Baltimore St. In Midd. Oh., Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church was organized by a group of zealous persons seeking a place where they could worship God in the beauty of holiness.  The first building was a small house in the fourteen hundred block of Baltimore St., which had been vacated by the New Era Baptist Church.

The first Deacons of the church were William Martin, Leslie Holt, Louis Cobb, William Maull, and Reese Myers.  The first trustees were Ben Farris and Charles Adams.  The name of the church was submitted by Mrs. Beatrice Maull, wife of Deacon Maull.

During its years of existence, Mt. Zion has been under the pastorate of eight ministers.

1. Rev. B.J. Owens

2. Rev. J.H. McWilliams

3. Rev. S.C. Smith

4. Rev. Mutuel L. Burton— 1942 to 1946

5. Rev. Dr. Frank H. Hampton—1946 to 1972

6. Rev. James E. Howell—11/1972 to 3/1977

7. Rev. Dr. Paul L. Whitfield—7/1978 to 10/1994

8. Rev. Dr. Leon Wilkinson—7/1995 to Present