
OUR HISTORY
The Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church had its beginnings as Hickory Hill Baptist Church (Hickory Hill Colored Baptist Church as reflected in the 1903 deed). The name Hickory Hill was chosen because of the large hickory tree that stood near the church. Hickory Hill was first located on Greene Street, near what was once the site of the old 5th Street Fire Station. The church was in an area considered downtown Greenville. Rev. Ruffin Carrol was the first pastor, and worship services were held the third Sunday of each month.
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In 1903, under the pastorate of Rev. G.W. Bucklum, the church moved to Clark Street, near the northwest corner of 14th Street, in the "New Town" area of Greenville. At that time, Charles Henryham, Edward Carr, and Ted Jenkins were appointed as Deacons; and Violet Henryham, Harriet Jackson, and Sarah Dudley were appointed as Deaconnesses.

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ADMIN
STAFF


BRO. CHESTER HICKS
Sexton Assistant

DEAS. JOYCE HANSLEY
Sexton Assistant &
Office Assistant

SIS. DARYLN WHITE
Office Assistant & Receptionist

SIS. DORIS TYSON
Office Assistant & Receptionist

MUSIC MINISTRY STAFF
Min. Linda Mobley
Bassist

BRO. DAVID NEWTON
Percussionist


Bro. Travel Allen
Saxophonist

MINISTERIAL
STAFF
Bro. Jeron Blow
Keyboardist

DR. JAN NEWELL-BYRD
Minister of Seniors

REV. JAMES TYSON
Minister of Prayer & Intercession

MIN. DOROTHY HARGROVE
Minister

BOOKSTORE
STAFF
SIS. SANDRA PIERCE
Bookstore Clerk

DEAS. GLORIA WATSON
Bookstore Clerk

SIS. RUTH RANDOLPH
Bookstore Clerk
