Team Cherry Grove

Church Covenant

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

         We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love, strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge and holiness, to give it a place in our affections, prayers, and service above every organization of human origin, to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines, to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the Church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.

         We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to study diligently the Word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith.

         We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort, and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other’s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another’s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay, and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.

         When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other Church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

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Church History

       According to the official minutes of Swift Creek Baptist Church, on September 25, 1869, seventeen colored members requested permission to be dismissed from Swift Creek Baptist Church to form or organize a church of their own. On motion this request was granted. The founders of the new church were: Brothers: Henry Goodson, Peter Goodson, John Goodson, Benjamin Kirven, and Benjamin Hudson, along with Sisters: Harriet Parrott, Phyliss Goodson, Susan Goodson, Willey Hudson, Viola Leevy, Lucy Goodson, Lucy Blackman, Rachael Kirven, Ginne Hudson, Candice Isaac, Arey Bruce, and Matilda Bradley. Thus the Swift Creek-Cherry Grove Baptist Church (black) was started.

 

       The Reverend Billy Beck aided them in organizing and establishing the new church and served as the first pastor. This church was still a part of the white Swift Creek Church and was called Swift Creek-Cherry Grove Baptist Church (colored). In 1882 this church became Cherry Grove Baptist Church, dropping Swift Creek from the name. After having outgrown meeting from house to house, they began to meet under a Bush (grape) Arbor. During the years that followed, the following persons served as pastor: Reverends J. H. Smith, C. E Alexander, E. D. Lang, W M Howard, H D Dupree and Dr. E. B. Burroughs who retired in December, 2018. Reverend M.D. Mack served as Pastor from 2019 to 2022

 

       Some deacons that served during this time were Clayton Berry, John Goodson, Friday Lewis, Mackie Mack, Reading Harrison, Theodore Johnson, Joe Scott, Charles Williams, Lawrence Black, D. C. Richardson, Robert Goodson, Jack Berry, Frank Rhodes, B. R. Richardson, L. C. McLendon, Otis Goodson, B. M. Murray, George Goodson, Brockington Lunn, Walter Hudson, Jasper Gardner, Tom Davis, Wallace Muldrow, George Rouse, Sr.,Lee Henderson, Roosevelt Davis, Purvis Richardson, Jesse Abraham, Brodus Muldrow, Carl McLendon, Laverne Wingate, Roosevelt Goodson, Sr., Abraham Rouse, Sr., and Reuben D. Muldrow.

 

       Our present deacons are: Chairperson Frederick Samuel, Vice-Chairperson Eddie Johnson, Dorothell Muldrow, Jerome Goodson, Ralph Brown, William Hudson, Lurline B. Jerry, Eddie Johnson, Joyce T. Rouse, and Eugene Johnson, Jr..

 

       There are many others who toiled endlessly to build a foundation for us to continue working in faith. Many of their expressions, ideas, and beliefs are still living with us and linger near and dear to our hearts. Cherry Grove had a glorious past, is experiencing a divine present, but we look forward to a bright future. 

As a Missionary Baptist Church, we believe and adhere to the following Baptist distinctive:

Baptist Distinctive

  • The Bible is the final authority for faith and practice.
  • Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone.
  • Baptism is the voluntary immersion of a believer in Christ to symbolically show what Christ has done for him.
  • The Lord's Supper is symbolic only.
  • The Church should be composed of only professed believer who have been scripturally baptized.
  • Each Church is self-governing and democratic under the command of its head, Jesus Christ

Our Team

Rev. Michael Cannon

Pastor

Biography

Rev. Barbara Pickard

Ministerial Staff

Tyrone Edge

Ministerial Staff

Dorthell Muldrow

Ministerial Staff
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