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Pastors Through the Years
Pastor
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Service Years
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Rev. Jobe Davis
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1885 - 1888
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Rev. Anderson Weldon
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1888 - 1889
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Rev. Forest Mills
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1889 - 1891
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Rev. Dennis Upshaw
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1891 - 1893
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Rev. R. C. Parker
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1893 - 1899
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Rev. C. M. Gregory
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1899 - 1901
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Rev. R. B. Ford
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1901 - 1905
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Rev. George Mimms
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1905 - 1911
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Rev. Dennis Upshaw (returned)
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1911 - 1919
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Rev. R. L. Peterson
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1920 - 1923
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Rev. E. M. Elmore
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1923 - 1925
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Rev. R. L. Ruff
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1925 - 1929
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Rev. Martin Ruff
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1929 - 1933
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Rev. S. A. Chaney
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1933 - 1938
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Rev. N. P. Pruitt
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1938 - 1938
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Rev. W. M. Forster
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1938 - 1942
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Rev. M. J. Burton
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1942 - 1948
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Rev. (Chaplin) A. L. Thomas
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1948 - 1951
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Rev. Vernon Johns
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1951 - 1952
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Rev. Benjamin J. Sims
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1952 - 1964
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Rev. Peter A. Boykin
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1964 - 1969
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Rev. V. A. Edwards
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1969 - 1974
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Rev. Clinton Brantley
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1974 - 1976
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Rev. Dr. Clarence P. Noble
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1976 - 2022
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In October 1976, Rev. Clarence P. Noble accepted the call to become pastor. In late 1977, he called the congregation together to discuss plans for a new sanctuary for which they voted unanimously for the plan and authorized the trustees to begin the incorporation procedures and secure a loan for the construction of the facility which began Spring 1978 and was completed by Fall 1978. The new facility includes lounges for men and women, a business office, nursery, pastor's office and sanctuary to seat 750 to 800. The facility was dedicated on May 27, 1979.
Also, under his leadership, spiritual growth and development have taken place in Administration, Christian Education, Finance, Organization, etc. Selling to raise funds was relinquished vs. Tithing. Two buses and two vans were purchased; two albums were produced, land was purchased and a parsonage built.
Fifteen members have been licensed/ordained as preachers: Rev. Tanna Pettway, Rev. Benjamin C. Datiri, Rev. Craig Luckett, Rev. Kenneth Thomas, Rev. Pierce Washington, Rev. Walter R. Robinson (deceased), Rev. Walter Hurston (deceased), Rev. Robert Watts (deceased), Rev. Charlie Ford (deceased), Rev. R.T. Kenny (deceased), and Rev. Amos Rogers (deceased), Rev. John Lett, Rev. Christopher Dickerson, Rev. Darryl Taylor and Rev. Kenneth Felton.
Under Pastor C.P. Noble, nine men have been ordained as deacons: Dea. Ronald Austin (deceased), Dea. James Cooper, Dea. Willie Jones (deceased), Dea. Columbus Meadows, Dea. Alfonza Minifee, Dea. Benjamin Rackley, Dea. Ulysees Roberts, Dea. Tommy Robinson, and Dea. Harold Washington.
The Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church has been in existence for over 132 years and under the leadership of 23 pastors.
~ To God be the glory for the great things He has done. ~
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