A history of faith.
A future of purpose.
For generations, Mount Vernon has been a church family rooted in the gospel and committed to serving the Teays Valley community. Our story began in 1843, and it's still being written.
It started with a gathering of believers.
Mount Vernon began when members from two nearby Baptist churches came together to establish a new congregation. They first worshiped in a remodeled log sheep barn on a Teays Valley hillside.
The church has changed buildings and grown its ministries, but the purpose behind those early gatherings continues today.
The moments that shaped Mount Vernon.
From a log barn to two sanctuary buildings and generations of ministries, these milestones trace the church's published history.
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1843
A Church Is Founded
On July 1, a congregation of 53 members from Mount Salem and Union Baptist churches forms Mount Vernon Baptist Church. The founding pastor is Rev. James Mitchell.
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1843
The First Meeting Place
The early congregation meets in a remodeled log sheep barn on land donated by J. W. West in Teays Valley, at or near the current church property.
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1859
A New Building
The original barn gives way to a frame church building, which serves the congregation for decades.
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1910
The Historic Sanctuary
Under Rev. J. F. Cook, a new red-brick church is built and dedicated. That historic sanctuary remains part of Mount Vernon today.
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1947-56
Room to Grow
Additions bring Sunday School classrooms, a kitchen, restrooms, and a nursery as the church grows. The first parsonage is built in 1951.
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1973
Expanding Ministry Space
A major expansion adds a fellowship hall, classrooms, nursery, restrooms, and kitchen.
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1999
Preparing for a New Century
The congregation begins its largest expansion to that point. Longstanding members turn the first shovels at the groundbreaking.
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2010
A New Sanctuary
After construction beginning in 2009, the new sanctuary is dedicated on July 4, 2010.
The same mission continues.
In 2026, Mount Vernon's theme is One Matters, inspired by Jesus' parable of the lost sheep in Matthew 18:12-14. The theme calls the congregation to see and care for individuals as Jesus does.
One Matters. Every person is worth reaching, welcoming, and loving.
Be part of what comes next.
Join us for Sunday School and Life Groups at 10:00 AM and worship at 11:00 AM. We'd love to meet you.