Church History
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church was organized on November 7, 1957 by Dr. Richard Dixon. The first church started and was located at 16 Chase Street in Pontiac, MI. Rev. Roy C. Cummings was called to be the first Pastor of Messiah, giving his service for 32 years. The church grew under his leadership from 14 members to membership ranging in the hundreds.
The Lord added souls daily, causing Messiah to move to various locations here in the city which included: 168 Prospect Street, 575 E. Pike Street, 1380 University Drive, and 505 Auburn. In 1988 we were blessed to move to our present location (15 Mark Street at West Huron) where Pastor Cummings was able to see before being called home to be with the Lord.
In March of 1990 the Lord blessed Messiah with its second pastor, Rev. Sylvester Thompson, making him only the second pastor in the church history. God continues to bless Messiah by adding new members and ministries. At Messiah Missionary Baptist Church you can find comfort, healing, Christian education, counseling and help for those in need. We continue to strive to be “An On Mission Church”.
The Lord added souls daily, causing Messiah to move to various locations here in the city which included: 168 Prospect Street, 575 E. Pike Street, 1380 University Drive, and 505 Auburn. In 1988 we were blessed to move to our present location (15 Mark Street at West Huron) where Pastor Cummings was able to see before being called home to be with the Lord.
In March of 1990 the Lord blessed Messiah with its second pastor, Rev. Sylvester Thompson, making him only the second pastor in the church history. God continues to bless Messiah by adding new members and ministries. At Messiah Missionary Baptist Church you can find comfort, healing, Christian education, counseling and help for those in need. We continue to strive to be “An On Mission Church”.