Beulah Baptist Church organized
In 1889, a group of members of the Mount Zion Second Baptist Church decided to exercise their Baptist rights to organize a church. They met in Rivers Hall on Marietta Street and with their founder and first pastor, Dr. W.L. Jones, organized the Beulah Baptist Church with 110 members. This small band of staunch Christians grew spiritually and physically, and in 1889 the Sunday School Department was organized with Brother Isom Henderson as the first superintendent.
1889Beulah Baptist Church organized
Beulah Baptist Church is formed & the Legacy begins
Since 1908, the continuous growth of the Beulah Baptist Church has been nurtured by eight able-bodied, divinely-inspired spiritual giants – Rev. C.J. Hardy and Rev. W.M. Ferrell for a total of 5 years, Rev. H.H. Coleman for 5 years, Dr. L.A. Pinkston for 11 1/2 years, Rev. A.G. Davis for 8 years
1942Beulah Baptist Church is formed & the Legacy begins
Rev. Juan L. Burt called to lead as Pastor
He provided 15 years of energetic and dynamic leadership. During the pastorate of Rev. Burt, the life of Beulah Church was revitalized both spiritually and physically. The membership grew and was reorganized; the church edifice and parsonage were remodeled; the Sunday School Department reached an all time high; and a formal building fund was instituted, to name a few of the many accomplishments of the Burt years.
1942Rev. Juan L. Burt called to lead as Pastor
Rev. W.L. Cottrell installed as Pastor
Rev. W.L. Cottrell answered the call of the pastorate of the Beulah Baptist Church in February 1958. Under the dynamic, sane, visionary, and deeply spiritual ministry of Rev. Cottrell. The Beulah Church has enjoyed an unexcelled period of growth and development. The Sunday School Department continued to grow. New ministries were organized, old ministries were revived and expanded to meet the needs of a growing congregation.
1958Rev. W.L. Cottrell installed as Pastor
Master Building Plan Started
In 1963, the first step in a master building plan was begun.
1963Master Building Plan Started
Beulah Baptist Church Sanctuary is dedicated
On February 16, 1964, the present sanctuary was dedicated
1964Beulah Baptist Church Sanctuary is dedicated
Mortgage Burning Ceremony
On November 30, 1975, the Mortgage Burning Ceremony for this contemporary edifice was held; soon after, the building fund for Step Two was started.
1975Mortgage Burning Ceremony
Million-dollar Family Services Center Dedicated
This sanctuary of contemporary design, which maintains denominational distinction after 20 years, has been enhanced with the addition of a million-dollar Family Services Center dedicated on August 21, 1983. Through this “dream-made-reality” complex Beulah Church will continue to fulfill its mission to make religion a meaningful and enlightening experience.
1983Million-dollar Family Services Center Dedicated
Rev. W.L. Cottrell, Sr. Retires
After 53 years of dedicated service to the Beulah Baptist Church, Rev. W.L. Cottrell, Sr. retired on June 26, 2011 during our annual Family and Friends Day.
2011Rev. W.L. Cottrell, Sr. Retires
Rev. Dr. Riggins Earl installed as Interim Pastor
On Sunday, July 3, 2011 interim pastor, Rev. Dr. Riggins Earl came to serve one year with the Beulah Baptist Church.
2011Rev. Dr. Riggins Earl installed as Interim Pastor
Rev. Trina Denise Evans installed as Senior Pastor - Making history as Beulah's first female Pastor.
Sunday, November 18, 2012 the announcement was made that the Rev. Trina Denise Evans would serve as Senior Pastor-Elect of the Beulah Baptist Church. On Monday, December 31, 2012, Pastor Evans preached the Watch Night Service and began full pastorship of the Beulah Baptist Church as the first female Pastor.
2012Rev. Trina Denise Evans installed as Senior Pastor - Making history as Beulah's first female Pastor.
Rev. Eric G. Vickers Sr.
Pastor Vickers was installed as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in 2016.
2016Rev. Eric G. Vickers Sr.
Rev. Robert E. Pope
Pastor Pope served as interim pastor in 2022.
2022Rev. Robert E. Pope
Rev. Winford K. Rice Jr
Pastor Rice was installed as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in 2023.
2023